Monday 10/1/18 - Sunday 10/7/18

Taste of Culture
Tuesday, October 2nd
11am - 1pm
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge
Join CAB for another trip around the world where you can experience food from Guatemala and entertainment highlighting other Hispanic cultures in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!  Don’t miss out!

Cougar Craze
Wednesday, October 3rd
10am - 2pm
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge
Come out and enjoy some fall themed food, giveaways, and participate in a 2-person joust!  Don't forget to bring your Cougar ID!

Friday Free Flick
Friday, October 5th
6:30pm
Science East Auditorium
Join CAB as they show Ant-Man and the Wasp on Friday, Oct. 5th. Popcorn and beverages will be offered while supplies last!

College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, and all non-teaching candidates
Wednesday, October 3rd
10am - 2pm
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

School of Engineering 
Thursday, October 4th
10am - 2pm
Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

Are you seeking a full-time, internship, or co-op positions? Stop by the October Career Fair to network with employers about their opportunities on October 3 and 4 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Meridian Ballroom.  Professional attire is required! Bring copies of your resume and your Cougar Card for registration at the event! Don’t miss your chance to network with employers!  A list of attending employers can be found on the Career Development Center’s website HERE!

Reality-Based Leadership: Lessons for Thriving in Your Reality
Wednesday, October 3rd
12pm - 1pm
Student Success Center, Room 1201

Are you prepared to help your organization succeed by identifying sources of drama that inhibit progress? Learn reality-based strategies for bringing forth change within your organization and for wasting time on things that are untrue or cannot be changed. FREE lunch will be provided! To learn more about how SLDP can benefit you, click HERE!

Thursday, October 4th, is National Student Day and SIUE wants to honor you!  Below are some things that are happening in celebration of National Student Day!

Golf Cart Rides
7:30am - 1:30pm
Student Government will be providing golf cart rides from from the student parking lots to your classes! 

SIUE Spirit Candy Bar
11:30pm - 1pm
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge 
The Kimmel Student Involvement Center will be sponsoring an "SIUE Spirit Candy Bar"!  Stop by and get some sweet treats on your way to or from class!

Candy & Popcorn
8am - 1pm
Morris University Center, The Cougar Store
Stop by the Cougar Store and get some free popcorn and candy.  Students will get a 10% discount in the store on imprinted items that aren't currently on sale. Also, between October 1st - 6th, The Cougar Store will be collecting the below items for the Cougar Cupboard food pantry.  For each item a student brings in, they will receive a dollar off, up to $10 off per student.

Cougar Cupboard Items

• Peanut butter
• Plain pasta
• White or brown rice (instant or otherwise)
• Canned fruit
• Breakfast items (cereal, quick oats, and oatmeal)
• Toiletries (including travel sizes)
• Dental hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash)
• Canned meat
• Macaroni & cheese
• Beans

Learn something new! These non-credit classes are open to anyone in the community and are continually updated.

Immigrants in our Midst – Continuing Education Opportunity
8:00am - 4:00pm 
Friday, October 5
Cost: $25
The "Immigrants In Our Midst - One Nation" Conference is designed to assist professionals interested in working with immigrant population in the surrounding Metro-East area. Continuing Education Units are available. 

Microsoft Excel: Beginner Level
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesdays, October 9-November 13
Cost: $129 
Designed for students with limited or no previous experience with Microsoft Excel, this beginner-level course will introduce new users to Excel 2016 with an overview of Excel basics that provides a beginner-level foundation of the application. Elements covered in this course include creating and managing multiple worksheets, rearranging data, working with basic formulas and formatting, inserting charts and graphics, and sorting and organizing large amounts of data. A brief introduction to Windows is included. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required for this course. Textbook and online resource materials are provided.

For more information and to register for these amazing opportunities, please visit the educational outreach website HERE.

Blackboard Ally is Here for Students!  

The offices of Educational Outreach, ACCESS, and Information Technology Services are collaborating to bring Blackboard Ally to your Blackboard courses this fall. Watch this video for more information on how you can download course files in multiple formats. Click HERE for step-by-step instructions.

An Alternative Spring Break trip is available to students who wish to serve communities outside of their own during spring break. These overnight trips provide students with a unique and fulfilling volunteer experience bringing together service and civic engagement, reflection, and development of leadership skills. Click HERE to apply!  

Men's Soccer vs. Northern Illinois University
Saturday, October 6th
7:00pm
Korte Stadium

Women's Soccer vs. Eastern Illinois University
Saturday, October 7th
1:00pm
Korte Stadium

All SIUE athletic events are FREE for students with their Cougar ID!  Check out all of the athletic events HERE!