Prairie Hall Newsletter

Prairie Hall will close for the summer at 5:00 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021.  Residents are expected to properly checkout (see below) within 24 hours of their last final exam. 

To submit a request for a late stay, please contact:           

                Lizz Bishop

                elbisho@siue.edu

                618-650-4652

Respect 24-hour quiet hours.

Twenty-four-hour quiet hours begin on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 5:00 pm and will continue until 5:00 pm on Friday, May 7.  During this time, no noise should be heard coming from any room or common area at any time, day or night.  Students who do not follow these expectations may be asked to leave before the end of the semester.  It is expected that you take great care to limit the amount of noise you make when moving out during 24 hours quiet hours.

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. 

Provide mail-forwarding information.

Please check your SIUE e-mail account for information about how to provide Housing with a forwarding address.  Your mail will not be forwarded if you do not provide us with this information; it will be returned to the sender.  If you have provided a forwarding address, please make sure it is correct to avoid any misdirected mail.

Clean your living unit. 

Living units should be clean and sanitary and absent of personal property. Residents will be held responsible for damages resulting from negligence, abuse, or misuse. 

• The bedroom should appear as though it was thoroughly cleaned within the past week. 
• The bathroom should appear as though it was thoroughly cleaned within the past week
• Walls should be clean and free of holes, food debris, etc.
• All items removed from the bedroom and bathroom (personal items, trash, shower curtain, etc.)
• You will receive a Cleaning Contract from your RA in mid-April.  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. 

Residence Life staff members will walk-through your living unit to assess for damages and cleanliness.  If damages or unclean conditions are found, you may be assessed repair and cleaning charges.  You will be notified of any charges via your SIUE e-mail account. 

Damages/Repairs

Students should submit a 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 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 $123.

Need Help Moving Out?

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

• Guests will be allowed in the building for three hours to assist with move out. 
• Residents will be required to check-in all guests at the front desk 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 the building. 

Take your Bike home

If you have a bike, please make sure you take it with you when you leave. Any bikes that are left will be collected by UHFM staff after closing.

Recycle unwanted clothing

Instead of throwing your unwanted clothes in the trash, please bag them up and drop them in the large cardboard USAgain boxes in the lobby of your residence hall starting Monday, April 26. Bags are provided and can be found by the donation boxes.  Please visit http://www.usagain.com/  to learn more about USAgain. 

Items that can be donated:

• Clothes: t-shirts, blouses, skirts, dresses, pants, jeans, coats, sweaters, bras, underwear, etc.
• Footwear: sneakers, boots, sandals, leather shoes, socks, etc.
• Accessories: hats, handbags, gloves, belts, scarves, backpacks.
• Linens: bedding (sheets, comforter, pillowcases), blankets, towels, drapes, etc. (NO CARPETING PLEASE)

Donate unwanted food

NRHH Donation boxes will be available for you to drop off food items that you no longer want in the lobby of your building starting Monday, April 26. The food will be donated to the SIUE Cougar Cupboard food pantry.

Avoid Abandoned Property

University Housing is not responsible for any property left by residents when they move out. During closing inspections, University Housing staff will attempt to recover and inventory abandoned property. Abandoned property is defined as state/federal documents or individual property over $75.00. Examples of abandoned property that University Housing staff could recover include, but are not limited to, electronics, jewelry, a drawer full of clothes, a set of pots and pans, etc. This does not include a single piece of clothing, cleaning supplies, dirty clothing, shampoo left in the shower, food items, etc.

Textbook rental property should be collected and returned to Textbook Rental by taking the books to the textbook rental office or calling textbook rental to have the books picked up.

When items are deemed abandoned property, they will be stored for 30 days. If the abandoned property is found in your living space, you will be notified and charged $25 per bag. Any abandoned property left after 30 days will be destroyed or donated. To avoid any abandoned property charges, check your apartment and bedroom before checking out. This includes commonly missed spaces such as closets, cabinets, drawers, and common areas.

Staying for summer?

If you have a University Housing May Term or Summer housing contract, you will receive correspondence via your SIUE e-mail address confirming your assignment and outlining move-in details.  If you wish to add the May term to your summer contract, please contact the Central Housing Office at housing@siue.edu.

If you do not have a May term housing contract, you must check out of your residence hall by 5 pm on Friday, May 7.

Questions?

Please contact your Resident Assistant or your Community Director in the Front Office.  Best wishes for a successful and enjoyable remainder of the semester!

Donate any unwanted food or toiletry items to the Cougar Cupboard! 

Donation boxes can be found in the lobby.  They accept all non-perishable food items and unopened toiletries.

Cougar Cupboard is currently needing:

• Canned Fruit
• Oatmeal (single flavored packs)
• Cereal
• Canned Chicken
• Peanut Butter
• Pasta Sauce
• Canned Tomatoes
• Rice
• Canned Beans
• Canned Carrots
• Canned Peas
• Canned Mixed Vegetables
• Canned Corn
• Canned Green Beans
• Canned Potatoes
• Conditioner
• Shampoo
• Body Wash
• Paper Towels
• Toilet Paper

Join the Housing Move-In Crew!

Be part of the sea of orange and help freshmen move into their space in August!

Volunteers move back to campus on Tuesday, August 17. Each volunteer will receive a meal card and a free t-shirt. This is a great opportunity for student organizations!

https://www.siue.edu/housing/moveincrew/

*By registering you commit to assist with Move-In Day on Wednesday, August 18, or Thursday, August 19, 2021.*

University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM) is hiring Student Maintenance Workers for Summer!

Clean hallways, breezeways, offices, restrooms, and laundries. Additional duties may include fueling of vehicles, recycling responsibilities, running errands, maid service as assigned. Flexible hours are available. Weekday and weekend hours are available.  Preferred hours are from 7:00 am to 11:00 and 11:30 am to 3:30 pm.  This position is available for students registered for May or summer classes.

View details online through the Student Job Finder at www.siue.edu/studentemployment.  Please call the UHFM office at 618-650-2070 and you will be emailed an application to apply for the position. 

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.

Textbooks must be returned by 5:00 pm Saturday, May 8^th 

Textbook Service would like to remind everyone that all textbooks must be returned no later than 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 8^th to avoid the cost of your books being charged to your student account.  If it is raining when you return your books, make sure you keep them dry, as we cannot accept wet or damp textbooks.  Do not wait until the last minute to return your books!  

Face coverings must be worn while inside any building on the SIUE campus and appropriate social distancing is expected to be observed at all times.   

Textbook Service is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 

Closed Saturdays and Sundays. 

Textbook Service Returns Extended Hours: 

Monday, May 3^th - Friday, May 7^th, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm 

Saturday, May 8^th, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 

If you are unable to return your books in person, the books can be returned by mail by sending them to the address below, or you can have a relative or trusted friend return them in person for you. The dropbox will not be available for use. 

SIUE Textbook Service 

200 University Park Drive, Room 1121 

Edwardsville, Illinois 62026 

Books that are returned by mail must be postmarked no later than May 8^th, 2020. If you are returning your books by mail, please package them securely and keep your receipt and tracking number. Return shipping fees will be at your own expense.  Textbook Service is not to be responsible if a text becomes lost, missing, or damaged during the return mailing. 

Textbooks for Maymester and Summer 2021 classes are currently available for rental at this time. 

Textbooks will be available for rental via traditional inside book rental pick-up or mailed upon request. Instructions on the process and Textbook Service are available on the Textbook Service website.  

If you have any questions you can email textbooks@lists.siue.edu or call (618) 650-3020 

 

Tutoring Resource Center

For Tutoring Schedules, or to sign up for individual tutoring, please go to www.siue.edu/lss/tutoring-resource-center/

Career Development Center

Career Development Center 

618-650-3708 

Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu 

Website: siue.edu/cdc 

Student Cougar Jobline Link: https://siue.12Twenty.com/

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.