GradNews

Welcome to 2023!

For those of you beginning your graduate program this spring, welcome to your graduate journey at SIUE! And to our continuing grad students, we hope you had a restful and joyous semester break. Welcome to the start of the spring 2023 semester!

Present Your Research at the Spring Research Symposium

The Lifeline and 988

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat  988lifeline.org 

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

Graduate Catalog & Degree Works

The SIUE Graduate Catalog is online and is your resource for:

• Your program's curriculum and graduation requirements
• Course descriptions
• List of Graduate Program Directors and graduate faculty
• Academic policies & procedures
• Archived catalogs from prior academic years

Want to assess your progress towards degree completion?  Degree Works is accessed through CougarNet and is a comprehensive, web-based academic advising and degree audit tool to track your academic progress.  Degree Works reviews your completed and registered coursework against the SIUE Graduate Catalog requirements in order to assist you and your advisor in academic planning. 

Research & Creative Activities

Be inspired by the incredible research and scholarly activities happening at SIUE by both faculty and students chronicled in the Fall 2022 edition of the Research & Creative Activities magazine published online.  From sculpture and science to economics and engineering, take a moment to read about the high-caliber scholarship happening all around you at SIUE!

Sharpen your Speaking Skills

Across disciplines and career paths, sharpening your oral communication skills will be crucial to your success.  Your time as a graduate student should facilitate your skill development to be more engaging and confident as you network with colleagues, teach courses, interview for jobs, speak at a staff meeting, or present at conferences.

• Conference or class presentation in your future?  Read Robert Kosara's Common Speaking Mistakes to Avoid to capture and maintain the attention of your audience!
• Networking or interview opportunity coming up?  Develop and practice your elevator pitch to summarize your background and goals.
• Anxiety about public speaking?  Read through the tips from the APA on How to Cope with and Master your Anxiety.
• Ready to crush your next staff meeting?  Forbes breaks it down in 6 Ways to Make a Great Impression in Every Meeting. 

Sports Fan?

Check out the full calendar of the Cougar Athletic Teams and have some fun cheering on your Cougars!

SIUE students receive free admission to all home Cougar athletic events with their valid SIUE ID. Just show your ID at the ticket table! Students can also purchase tickets for guests for just $5 each.

Connecting with Campus Events

Did you know you can easily see what events are happening on campus at any time with the ability to search by date range, type of event, and even if free food is being provided? Access the "Events" tab on SIUE's Get Involved website and find the events that match your interests!

Meet Gabriel Msengi, MPH and MBA

Gabriel started his journey at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2013. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Chemistry (concentration in Biochemistry) and a minor in Biological Studies. He attended the Howard University College of Pharmacy and obtained his Doctorate in Pharmacy. During his time in Washington D.C.,  he saw that he thrived & enjoyed organizational leadership and public health. He knew that by having a deeper understanding of health disparities and how to address them effectively, he could potentially leave an impact on underserved communities.

As the FAME and GAME Graduate Assistant, Gabriel is devoted to helping the students he serves succeed in college and is willing to help those around him in any way possible. He is a well-mannered, focused, and driven individual who is an excellent role model for students. He is dedicated and determined to succeed and expects the same from those around him.

Although Gabriel may be done with his educational journey after completing these two programs, he never wants to stop learning or growing. He wants to be able to use his acquired knowledge to give back to the communities that made him who he is today. As a public health pharmacist, he hopes to find a role that will allow him to improve and increase access to health care for minority populations. Then take those experiences and focus on his long-term goal of building a primary care clinic in Tanzania.

Know a deserving student or alum that we should highlight in Cougar Pride? Complete the Excellent Graduate Student Nomination Form to let us know!