Cougar Village Newsletter

This Week in Cougar Village

Cougar Village Announcements
Field Day!
Spring Move Out Information
On Campus COVID Vaccine Clinic - April 21st!
University Housing Announcements
Resumes, Interviews, and Road mapping
Important Housing Information
Brother 2 Brother Meeting
Around the "e"
NOW OPEN: Cougar Closet
Group Fitness Classes
Cougar Cupboard
COVID Self-Reporting Form
Don't Forget Our COVID-19 Expectations and Guidelines
Health and Safety Tips

Cougar Village Announcements

Move Out Tips

  1.  Remember the 1, 2, 3s of move out helpers... You have 1 time (starting May 1st)  to have up to 2 checked in helpers for up to 3 hours. 

  2.  Don't forget to take your bike with you!

  3. Donate your unwanted items to USAgain. Donation boxes will be in the Commons. 

Field Day!

We hope to see you join us this Thursday! Please sign up for which hour time slot works best for you through the QR code or this link: https://bit.ly/3g8MsAQ. You will see 4 different Field Day events on Get Involved so please make sure you select the one that is during the timeframe you plan to attend.

Spring Move Out Information

Cougar Village will close for the summer at NOON ON SATURDAY, MAY 8th

Residents who need to stay later than 24 hours after their last final exam should talk to their Community Director no later than noon on April 30th. Students who are graduating are allowed to stay until noon on Sunday, May 9th.

Complete a Cleaning Contract

You will receive a Cleaning Contract from your RA at the April Community Meeting.  Complete this document to ensure all necessary cleaning is done with the appropriate division of responsibility, especially if one roommate/suitemate is leaving earlier than the others.  This will help ensure that the proper individual is held responsible for damages, etc. Return the Cleaning Contract to your RA by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 30, 2021.

Need Help Moving Out?

Beginning Saturday, May 1 at 8 a.m., residents are permitted to check in up to 2 guests to assist with the moveout process.

  • Guests will be allowed in Cougar Village for three hours to assist with move out. 
  • Residents will be required to check-in all guests at the Commons desk or satellite guest check-in locations to receive wristbands. 
  • All guests will be required to follow University Housing guidelines related to personal distancing and face coverings. 

All guests will also be required to follow 24-hour quiet hours.  Any guests who violate University Housing policies will be asked to leave. 

Damages/Repairs

Student should submit work request to University Housing Facilities Management if there are any issues in the living unit. UHFM staff will make an assessment when they respond to the work request, and if the damage does not fall under normal wear and tear the student may be charged for the cost of the repair.

University Housing Facilities Management staff are the only ones approved to make repairs in University Housing. Students who attempt to “fix” things themselves will be charged for the cost of UHFM staff to go back and properly repair the issue.

Return your keys to the Commons Front Desk.

When you are ready to leave, stop by the Front Desk to return your keys. Failure to return your keys will result in a re-core charge of up to $129.

On Campus COVID Vaccine Clinic - April 21st!

COVID Vaccine Clinic On Campus

Madison County Health Department will be hosting a COVID vaccine clinic on campus for all SIUE faculty, staff, and students ages 16 and older.  The vaccine clinic will provide appointments for the Pfizer vaccine.  Pfizer is an mRNA vaccine and is considered 80% effective after the first dose.  However, the completed series offers more than 90% effectiveness for the prevention of infection.

Important Information:

  • First dose appointments for the Pfizer vaccine will be available April 21, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  • Second dose appointments for the Pfizer vaccine will be available May 12, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Appointments will open at a later date.
  • A photo ID with a birthdate is required for everyone, regardless of age. 
  • If you are not an Illinois resident, proof of Illinois employment OR your SIUE Cougar Card is required. 
  • Masks are required.
  • Individuals participating in the vaccine clinic will be permitted to park in Lot F.

Schedule Your Appointment:

Please Note:

  • If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction (e.g. anaphylaxis) to ANY injectable medication or vaccine you are not eligible to register for these clinics. Please contact COVIDVax@co.madison.il.us for further instructions.
  • You cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine within 14 days of any other vaccines.
  • If you are sick or are COVID-19 positive, please contact our department to reschedule your appointment.
  • Students traveling out of the area at the end of the semester who are unable to attend the 2nd dose clinic should be able to schedule their second dose in their home area.  
  • Students unable to schedule their second dose at the SIUE clinic and needing assistance in scheduling a 2nd dose in their home area may connect with SIUE Health Service for further direction and assistance at CougarCare@siue.edu 
  • IDPH encourages people to register with V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker, a smartphone-based tool that uses text messages and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccine.  For more information on v-safe, go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/vsafe.html

University Housing Announcements

Study Tables Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the March University Housing Study Tables Gift Bags! Make sure you attend study tables hosted in your community for a chance to win one of our monthly gift bags or the end of the semester Amazon Gift Card prize!

March Winners:

  • Bluff Hall: Keena Johnson
  • Cougar Village: Sylvester Patterson
  • Evergreen Hall: Aaron Gagni

Register for summer session!

Take advantage of nearly 1,000 summer courses, including on-campus and online options. Study on campus, or take an online course while working at home.

Summer session is a great way to complete an extra course—saving money by staying on track to graduate. Many summer classes meet for five weeks or less.

If you choose to study on campus, SIUE provides discounted housing rates. Choose from comfortable apartment-style options for the entire summer semester, a five-week session, or May term.

siue.edu/summer

summersession@siue.edu

 

Resumes, Interviews, and Road mapping

Use this link to register:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IX3zmVwL6kORA-FvAvWuz4t5vy1MIFxDvgAbIR2nO0BUNkJTSzgzMzlaTFAzVEZFNUFIUlE3M0NVMy4u

Important Housing Information

Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!

As a resident of the Cougar Village, you are responsible for knowing the information, policies, procedures, and deadlines that are contained in the University Housing Living Guide.  To access the living guide, go to http://www.siue.edu/housing/pdf/SIUE-Housing-Guide-Final.pdf

Facilities Issue?  Put in a work-order!

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 priority.  To complete a work order, click HERE!!!

Get protected!  Insure yourself and your belongings!

University Housing does not insure the personal property of residents. Residents are strongly encouraged to insure their personal belongings while living in University Housing. Students can look into renter’s insurance or their parent/guardian homeowners’ policy for potential coverage options.

SIUE is Smoke Free, Tobacco Free, Nicotine Free

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has implemented the Illinois law that prohibits smoking and all tobacco related products into its policies and procedures. The Smoke Free Campus Act means that there can be no smoking or tobacco products of any kind on any State-owned University property.

To view SIUE’s Smoke Free Campus Policy, click here.

Visit these sites for more information, Smoking Cessation ProgramAmerican Cancer Society and Centers for Disease Control. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) may also offer smoking cessation reimbursement for those that complete an eligible program. Contact CMS at (800) 442-1300 for more details.

 

Brother 2 Brother Meeting

Around the "e"

Club Sports

Interested in Club Sports? A number of CREC Club Sports teams have begun practicing again, and there may an opportunity for you! Visit https://www.siue.edu/campus-recreation/sports/club/index.shtml for more information and what teams are currently playing.

NOW OPEN: Cougar Closet

Group Fitness Classes

Cougar Cupboard

COVID Self-Reporting Form

COVID Self-Reporting Form

You should complete this form if you are aware that you:  

  • Have been tested for COVID-19, with or without symptoms  
  • Have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been given a diagnosis of presumed positive by a health professional  
  • Have symptoms, but not yet tested positive 
  • Have had a CLOSE contact with an individual who has been tested and diagnosed with COVID-19

In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control's definition of CLOSE contact, reporting is necessary if you are someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.

Your identity will not be disclosed to anyone other than SIUE employees responsible for maintaining your health and safety, or Health Department officials as required. You may voluntarily share your information with whomever you choose.

Don't Forget Our COVID-19 Expectations and Guidelines

  • When you are inside always wear a face covering that covers your mouth and nose, except while you are in your own living unit.
  • When you are outside wear a face covering anytime you can’t maintain a 6 foot distance between yourself and other people.
  • If you have been around someone who has tested positive or think you have COVID-19 symptoms please fill out the COVID Self-Reporting Form (https://www.siue.edu/about/announcements/coronavirus/reporting-confirmed-cases/index.shtml).
  • If you are awaiting COVID-19 test results please quarantine at home or in your living unit until you get the results back and are cleared by Health Services and University Housing.
  • You are strongly encouraged to make any guests that enter your room or apartment wear a face covering at all times and maintain a physical distance of 6 feet when possible.
  • A maximum of six persons may occupy an apartment and a maximum of two people may occupy a balcony.
  • Please wash/sanitize your hands on a regular bases and sanitize any frequently touched surfaces in your living unit and bathroom.
  • Violations of COVID-19 expectations and guidelines may result in your removal from University Housing.

Health and Safety Tips

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.

How do I register for SIUE e-Lert?

If you are a student, faculty, or staff member, you can register by clicking the "Sign Up Now" link and entering your active e-id, password, and cell phone number. Each time you are notified to change your e-id password, you will also be given an opportunity to enroll, update your cell phone number if it has changed, or cancel your registration with the system.

You will still receive alerts as long as you have the same cell phone number.

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 the 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 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 you 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.