Contribute to the Community
SIUE Community Engagement provides students, faculty and staff the opportunity to apply academic knowledge, gain skills and experience, and contribute to the community. Service opportunities are available throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and within the University community. For more information and to stay up to date with upcoming events and programs, follow our Get Involved page and social media hashtag #SIUEServes.
AmeriCorps Scholarship
The AmeriCorps Scholarship Program, through SIUE's partnership with the Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House, offers up to 25 students the opportunity to complete 300 community service hours over 12 months, starting from any point in the year. By enrolling in AmeriCorps and completing an average of nine hours of community service each week, you could be eligible for a scholarship of $1342.86. Your service scholarship can be applied to current or future tuition at any institution that accepts U.S. federal financial aid dollars, including graduate and professional schools, or towards any federally backed student loans.
Email americorps@siue.edu for more information!
Blood Drives
American Red Cross host monthly Blood Drives on campus open to students, staff, faculty and community members. Blood donations help save lives and are a great way for young adults to give back to the community.
General Guidelines for Blood Donation:
- Be in good general health and feeling well.
- Be at least 17 years old in most states (16 years old with parental consent in some states).
- Weigh at least 110 lbs. Additional height and weight requirements apply for donors 18 years old and younger and all high school student donors.
- Have not donated blood in the last 56 days.
You can find Blood Drive dates on our Get Involved page!
Cougars in the Community
Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 8:00am-12:00pm
New Students – start off your SIUE journey with a meaningful impact on the community! Cougars in the Community is an annual tradition that kicks off the new student experience and academic year. Students share in community service activities on or close to campus the Saturday before fall semester begins. Service opportunities include activities that impact animals, the environment, senior citizens, disabled individuals, food insecurity, literacy, and more! Sign up today for Cougars in the Community.
HIV Testing
Need immediate testing? See St. Clair County Health Department’s Locations and Contact Info and Madison County Health Department Location and Contact Info.
The SIUE Community Engagement Team’s partnership with St. Clair County Health Department has allowed us to provide for students, staff, faculty, and other community members the following services:
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- Access to on campus HIV testing (Dates Below)
- Access to St. Clair County Health Department HIV-positive case management
- Access to St. Clair County Health Department HIV medical care
- Access to free male and female condoms, lubricant, and educational literature
- Access to education sessions regarding HIV basics, risk reduction, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) which is a daily medication used to prevent the transmission of HIV.
Find on campus HIV testing dates on our Get Involved page! Appointments may be available. Walk-ins are also accepted.
SIUE Serves
SIUE Serves days provide SIUE students access to small to large-scale community service events. These designated days provide transportation and trained site leaders to guide and advise students in a reflective and meaningful shared community service experience.
SIUE students participating in SIUE Serves projects can expect to spend up to 5 hours providing much-needed assistance at various non-profit agencies in the local area. Examples of service projects include but are not limited to:
- Environmental Clean-up
- Literacy Programs
- Animal Care and Rescue
- Environment Conservation
- Food Insecurity
- Hygiene Needs
- Elderly Care & Support
- Disabled Individuals Care & Support
- LGBTQIA+ Support
If you are interested in signing up, please visit Get Involved to see our current SIUE Serves opportunities!
Voter Registration and Voting
SIUE serves as an early voting and election location. Look for voter registration drives at the beginning of each semester. We also would encourage you to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check out #siuevotes.
Voter registration allows qualified voters to participate in the electoral process and exercise one of their most basic rights. The Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub along with Student Government, SIUE Political Science Department, and Community Partners are teaming up to help SIUE students, faculty, staff and community members with their civic engagement by assisting with voting information. Voter Registration drives occur at the beginning of each semester to provide students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to register to vote in the state of Illinois.
2024 Civic Engagement Calendar - Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Power.
The Three E's Of Civic Engagement - a toolkit for students to safely express themselves on SIUE Campus
SIUE’s All-In Challenge Action Plan for 2024
SIUE serves as an Early Voting location. Early Voting is only open to registered Madison County, IL residents and proof of residency is required. Those wishing to vote will receive the ballot for their precinct. Early Voting will be October 30-31st and November 1st in the MUC Willow Room from 10:00 am- 5:00 pm.
SIUE also serves as a Polling Place and is located in Precinct 21. Only those registered to vote in Precinct 21 for Edwardsville/Glen Carbon are able to vote at SIUE, in the Meridian Ballroom (MUC) from 6am-7pm on Election Days.
Questions about voting or elections should be directed to your Illinois County Clerk or to the State Board of Elections for the state in which you are currently registered to vote.
If you are registered to vote in Madison County, Illinois, you can search for your polling location here.
