Monday 4/22/19 - Sunday 4/28/19

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SpringFest 2019: Under the Big Top

Graduation Celebrations

Blood Drive

Cougar Athletics

Campus Recreation

Free Meditation Workshops

Always a Cougar Graduation Celebration

Service Saturdays

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SpringFest 2019: Under the Big Top

Are you ready to show your Cougar Pride for this year's SpringFest? Get involved on campus by engaging in a series of events during this week:

Monday, April 22nd
Kickoff: Camels & Kettle Corn
Dunham Field
11am - 3pm
"Enjoy camel rides, free kettle corn, win promotional prizes, and learn more about the upcoming week of events!"

Wings & Trivia (Co-sponsored by: Student Government)
MUC Meridian Ballroom
7pm
"Enjoy some wings while you put your Game of Thrones knowledge to the test! As part of Earth Week, Student Government will be giving away fanny packs along with presenting tips on how to make your everyday habits more eco-friendly. Complete the 2019 Wings & Trivia Registration Form on Get Involved to sign-up."

Tuesday, April 23rd
Under the Big Top
MUC Goshen Lounge
11am - 2pm
"Enjoy free food, visit a fortune teller, learn to juggle, play carnival games, and win promotional prizes."

Cougar's Got Talent: The Greatest Show at SIUE
MUC Meridian Ballroom
6pm
"Come support your talented, fellow students and/or organization as they battle it out on stage!"

Wednesday, April 24th
Student Organization Expo
Stratton Quad
11am - 2pm
"Complete the 2019 Student Organization Expo Registration on Get Involved to host your own booth. A solicitation form (if selling items) and payment is also needed to complete registration."

Giant Banana Split (Sponsored by The Bank of Edwardsville)
Stratton Quad
12pm
"Come eat free ice-cream and participate in one of SIUE's greatest traditions! In hopes of making this event more eco-friendly, all bowls and spoons provided will be biodegradable."

SIUE Fairgrounds (Co-sponsored by Campus Recreation and University Housing)
Student Activity Center
5 - 8pm
"Visit the SIUE Fairgrounds to eat food, win prizes, play bubble soccer and enjoy an amusement ride, or two!"

Thursday, April 25th
Student Organization Expo
Stratton Quad
11am - 2pm
"Complete the 2019 Student Organization Expo Registration on Get Involved to host your own booth. A solicitation form (if selling items) and payment is also needed to complete registration."

SpringFest Headliner: Michael Che
MUC Meridian Ballroom
7pm
Tickets on sale starting Tuesday, April 2 at the MUC Welcome Desk or online
SIUE Student: $5
SIUE Faculty/Staff: $10
General Admission: $20

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space.

Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr cases that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times, and can access their phones throughout the show at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning to the performance space. Guests are encouraged to print their tickets in advance to ensure a smooth entry process.

Anyone seen using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience. For more information, visit www.overyondr.com/faq

Contact Abbey Gnewikow or call 618-650-2686 for additional information.

Graduation Celebrations

As commencement season approaches, SIUE will be hosting some graduation celebrations to honor the accomplishments of our graduating undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who will earn their degree in Spring 2019. Please read the following information of details regarding the graduation celebrations:

Wednesday, May 1st
International Student Graduation Celebration
MUC Meridian Ballroom
3:15 - 4:30pm
"Enjoy refreshments, share memories and mingle with students and staff. Graduating students will receive at International Stole. Registration should be completed by Wednesday, April 24th to be included in the event. Contact the Office of International Affairs for questions at 618-650-3785."

Saturday, May 3rd
Non-Traditional Graduation Celebration
MUC Mississippi/Illinois Room
5pm
"Non-Traditional Graduation Celebration is a pre-commencement celebration to show that SIUE cares and appreciates the journey you endured to obtain your Bachelor's Degree. Registration should be completed by Friday, April 26th at 4:30pm to be included in the event. Contact Kelly Jo Karnes for questions."

Monday, May 6th
Latinx Graduation Celebration
MUC Conference Center
4pm
"Latinx Graduation Celebration is a pre-commencement celebration to honor Latino, Latina, and Latinx SIUE undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Registration should be completed by Friday, April 26th at 4:30pm to be included in the event. Contact Kelly Jo Karnes for questions."

Tuesday, May 7th
Black Graduation Celebration
MUC Meridian Ballroom
4pm
"Black Graduation Celebration is a pre-commencement celebration to honor African and African American SIUE undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Registration should be completed by Friday, April 26th at 4:30pm to be included in the event. Contact Kelly Jo Karnes for questions."

Wednesday, May 8th
Rainbow Graduation Celebration
MUC Maple/Dogwood Room
4pm
"The Rainbow Graduation Celebration is free and open to all LGBTQIA and Ally SIUE undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Registration should be completed by Friday, April 26th at 4:30pm to be included in the event. Contact Kelly Jo Karnes for questions."

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on campus open to students, staff, and faculty from 11am – 4pm on the following days:

Tuesday, April 23rd – Mississippi/Illinois Room, MUC
Wednesday, April 24th – Bloodmobile, SIUE Hairpin

To schedule an appointment, and for more information about blood donation eligibility, please visit http://www.redcrossblood.org and enter “SIUE” as the sponsor code. Walk-ins are welcome.

Cougar Athletics

Softball vs. Tennessee State
Friday, April 26th
2pm & 4pm
Simmons Baseball Complex

Softball vs. Belmont
Sunday, April 28th
1pm & 3pm
Simmons Baseball Complex

All SIUE athletic events are FREE for students with their Cougar ID!

Campus Recreation

The Disc Golf Tournament will begin on Friday, April 26th at 2pm. The course is played behind Prairie Hall. Please be sure to dress for the weather. All participants are to meet at the hole located at the Prairie Hall Sand Volleyball Court.

Free Meditation Workshops

Please join us for a series of FREE meditation workshops in the Rendleman Hall lobby (Fridays from 4:30 - 5:30pm). Together we will explore spiritual sound meditation, not only on a philosophical basis but by practical experience. Be ready to reach higher levels of consciousness! See flyer for specific dates and RSVP address.

Always a Cougar Graduation Celebration

Attention Spring 2019 Graduates:

You are invited to join the Alumni Association and Office of Student Affairs for the Always A Cougar Graduation Celebration on Thursday, May 9th from 4-6 p.m. outside Birger Hall!

Kick off Graduation Weekend with free food from Chris Cakes of St. Louis, a zip-line and bungee trampoline, music, games, prize giveaways, Free SIUE Alumni T-Shirts, a graduation cap decorating contest and more!

Pre-register, beat the long lines and receive a special gift from the Alumni Association by clicking here to sign up.

No cost to attend but registration is strongly encouraged! Hope to see you there as we celebrate your graduation! Contact Andrea Keller or Nick Niemerg with questions.

Service Saturdays

If you're looking for volunteer services and other service opportunities, check out our Service Saturday projects happening this week:

Transportation is provided but registration is required. To find a complete list of Service Saturdays, check out the list here. For any questions or additional information, please contact Associate Director, Sarah Laux.

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Check out these events and so many more on the calendar HERE!

To learn about and/or join organizations, check the Get Involved page HERE!

If you're looking for volunteer services and other service opportunities, check out our Service Saturday projects on the Community Engagement site HERE!

Submit an Announcement

If you would like to submit an announcement in the Places to be at the E, send your announcement along with any JPEG images to Coordinator for Campus Life, Alexa Bueltel. Announcements must be submitted two weeks in advance!