Woodland Hall Newsletter

Calling all FIC residents to join a day of service helping the homeless on October 26^th from 8 AM-1:30 PM. Three sites will host FIC residents. This a great opportunity to give back to the community, get to know other FIC students, and get service hours.

• Site 1: Community Hope
• Site 2: Esqualine
• Site3:  The Restore (Habitat for Humanity)

Buses load up at Evergreen Hall and leave campus at 8:30 AM and will leave the volunteer sites at 1:00 PM returning to Evergreen Hall by 1:30 PM on Saturday, October 26^th.

Spots are limited to the first 100 residents to sign up, so sign up via Roompact before all spots are filled: https://roompact.com/forms/#/form/xkjN66

In conjunction with the Kimmel Student Involvement Center we will also be screening a movie prior to the day of service called "The Invisible Class" followed by a panel discussion (with refreshments) on Wednesday Oct 23rd at 6pm in the Woodland Hall multifunction room.

RHA’s Annual Halloween Blood Drive! 

Help RHA feed the vampires by donating blood on Thursday, October 31, 10:00 am-2:00 pm in the MUC Mississippi/Illinois Rooms.  You can sign up in advance for an appointment here but walk-ins are also welcome.   Every two seconds someone in the US needs blood so your donation is truly life-saving!  If you’re unable to donate, NRHH will have a Socktober collection for socks, mittens, gloves, hats, and other cold-weather gear.  Questions?  Contact Bre at brwoolf@siue.edu

No, we have not turned on the heat yet.

Although it has been chillier at night, University Housing has not switched to heat quite yet. Consider putting on more clothes and using more blankets if you get cold at night or in the mornings. It's the perfect time to break out those cute Fall pajamas!

Close your Windows!

Please keep windows closed while the air conditioning is on.

Open windows increase the humidity level in a space which may result in excessive condensation dripping out of vents or from the ceiling.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Toilet Clogging?

To reduce the occurrence of your toilet clogging, University Housing Facilities Management recommends to only flush toilet paper.  Even though wipes, toilet cleaning wands, and personal item packaging states flushable, it is causing clogging issues. Paper towels should NEVER be flushed down the toilet.  

Hydrant Flushing

As part of ongoing maintenance of hydrants and the water system, Facilities Management will be flushing hydrants over the next month.  Occasionally, this process results in brown water in fountains, sinks and toilets.  Allowing the water to run for a minute or two will clear it out; the water is safe to drink and use.

Pest Control

SIUE is a beautiful campus surrounded by woods and nature.  It’s that time of year when we see an increase in stink bugs.  They have been bad this year with the warmer temperatures.

 While there is no way to 100% eliminate all bugs in order to reduce pests in your unit, here are some steps you could take.

• Remove food source – take out your trash each day , empty your sink each night, and make sure all open food is sealed or keep in the refrigerator.
• If your windows are open, ensure your screens are securely in the windowsill.  If not, open a work order maintenance request and University Housing Facilities Management will make the repair. 
• Frequently vacuum your unit.
• If you see stink bugs in your unit, immediately vacuum them.  Empty your vacuum and discard in trash.
• Pest Control visit campus weekly (typically on Wednesdays) if you need your unit sprayed, please complete a work order maintenance request.

Need to open a work order maintenance request, click HERE.

Facilities Issue?  Put in a workorder!

University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM) is the unit assigned to the development and maintenance of University Housing facilities and grounds. UHFM is responsible for repairing housing units, care of the grounds surrounding housing facilities, performs snow removal, maintains the cleanliness of common areas and offices in University Housing buildings, oversees pest control and much more.

In the event of any building or grounds related issues, Students need to initiate the repair by submitting a Maintenance Request to University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM). UHFM responds to student initiated repair requests as a first priority.  To complete a work order, click HERE!!!

Come to the Tutoring Resource Centerfor help with your math, science, and business questions!

Regular Tutoring Resouce Center Hours are:

Monday through Thursday         8am – 7pm

Friday                                      8am – 3pm

Saturday                                  9am – 12 noon

Sunday                                     4pm – 7pm

Orchestra Performance

The combined orchestras of SIUE and SIUC will perform Monday, October 21, 7:30 p.m. in the Dunham Hall Theater. The featured artist will be pianist Awadagin Pratt. . FREE tickets for SIUE students at the MUC Welcome Desk. More info at artsandissues.com.

COMMUNITIES TALK: TOWN HALL MEETING TO PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING (AND SUBSTANCE USE)

Join in a town hall meeting to discuss topics related to decision making around alcohol and substance use.  Solid Lines Productions will perform two scenarios related to using/not using alcohol and substances.  There will also be a number of booths for attendees to visit related to the topic.  Attendance prizes will be raffled off. 

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29

Hickory/Hackberry & Maple/Dogwood/Oak and Redbud Rooms, Morris University Center

This event is a result of receiving a grant from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).  It is a collaborative effort between Counseling Services, Prevention Education and Advocacy Center (PEACe), the Dean of Students office, the Kimmel Leadership Center, Athletics, School of Pharmacy, Psychology Club, Fraternity and Sorority Life, SIUe Police, and Art Therapy Counseling/Art Hives. 

For additional information please contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at lithomp@siue.edu.

Student Ally Training

Friday, October 25 from 4:00-6:00 PM

Mississippi Room, MUC

Deadline to sign-up is 4:30 PM on Monday, October 21

Sign up at the following link: https://forms.gle/yc59YQGiWxhdet8v8

Please stop by and check out the Career Development Center located in the basement of the Student Success Center, room 0281.  We can help you with your resume, cover letters, job search, LinkedIn accounts, graduate school personal statements/application, mock interviews, and much more.

Upcoming Fall Events

Mock Interview Day**

Tuesday, October 22

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Career Development Center

Are you ready for your next interview? You can find out by attending a Mock Interview with real recruiters and get instant feedback on your interviewing skills.  The mock interview is 45 minutes with 30 minutes of interviewing and 15 minutes of feedback.  This is a very popular event and you will need to RSVP for your time slot!  Gain confidence in your interviewing skills and call today!

Financial Matters: Ask an Expert

Tuesday, November 12

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

2^nd Floor MUC, Mississippi/Illinois Room

This is a round table event that you can come and go as you wish.  Talk to the experts of your choice with no obligation to buy any products. Examples of topics in the past are: work benefits, salary negotiations, insurance basics (home, auto, renters, professional), paying off student loans, budgeting and prioritizing financial goals, mortgage and car loans, wise use of credit cards, identity theft, life insurance, investments, banking basics, and credit reports.

Sign up for e-Lert today!

What is e-Lert? SIUE's e-Lert is a text messaging service that will be used to quickly notify faculty, staff and student cell phones when an urgent situation, such as a bomb threat, severe weather, hostile intruder, or when the University closes due to inclement weather. There is no cost to register for the alerts; however, standard rates may apply if your cell phone plan does not include text messaging.

Rave Guardian

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) now offers the Rave Guardian app for its students and their families. Rave Guardian is one of the best ways to not only improve personal safety, but also protect your friends by building a private safety network. This app provides instant communication with friends, family, campus safety, and even 9-1-1.

SIUE encourages all students throughout campus to utilize the app to network with friends and help increase overall safety and security of the entire student body. An important part of the Guardian app is that students can use it not only to keep themselves safe, but to help protect others. Even students who may not feel as if they need others to help keep them safe can utilize the app to be a guardian and help protect their friends.

Download Rave Guardian and Become a Guardian on Your Campus

Download Rave Guardian for Free The app is available for free on the Apple or Google app store.

Use Rave Guardian to Protect Yourself and Others

Set a Safety Time – Notify people you trust to check in on you if are alone or in an unfamiliar place.

Manage and Message Your Guardians – Invite family, friends or others to be your Guardian, and communicate with them within the app as needed.

Easy Emergency Communication – Call safety officials directly for help if you are in trouble and send text tips – including photos – if you see something suspicious.

Rave Guardian is a proven personal safety solution used on campuses across the country. To learn more, visit siue.edu/emergency.