Monday 4-12-21 to Sunday 4-18-21

Wednesday, April 14th
Morning Yoga Class
9:00am
Student Fitness Center
Group Fitness A

Class size is limited to 17 participants. 
Register HERE

Every Thursday in April
April Lunchtime Walking Group
12:00pm-1:00pm
Meet outside the Student Fitness Center
Main Entrance

Join Campus Recreation for a light walk on the trails through Campus.
Register HERE to secure a spot and to be informed of any location changes or cancellations due to inclement weather.

Spring 2021 Group Fitness

View the Spring '21 Group Fitness Schedule HERE to register for a Fitness Class.
Schedule goes through Saturday, May 8^th.

Tuesday, April 13th
Workshop:  Professional Skills Learned Through a Global Pandemic
12:00PM-1:00PM

This past year certainly contributed to several new challenges and situations that caused us to adjust our regular work life and schedules.  While these sudden changes may have caused stress or confusion, there are some upsides we can focus on.  Throughout all of the adjustments made, skills have been enhanced and developed to successfully adapt to the new environment.  Join us to learn about some of the key skills that have been gained amid the pandemic.  

Zoom Link on Cougar Jobline

Wednesday, April 14th
Lovejoy Library's MakerLab 
2:00pm to 4:00pm 

Art Hives are safe spaces to be creative, meet new people, and stay connected. Art materials/kits will be available to you, and you'll have the opportunity to learn about the materials and equipment available to you in the MakerLab if you choose to join us in person. As always, everyone is welcome as an artist, and there will be someone there to help you get started. Visit our Instagram to stay up to date: @siuestlarthives

Join us Mondays from 4-6 pm on Zoom for virtual Art Hives! Art Hives are community art studios that provide a safe space for everyone to be creative, make art, and form diverse relationships. No prior artistic experience is required. In our virtual format, you are encouraged to use materials that are within your own home OR stop by the MakerLab in Lovejoy Library to pick up an Art Kit full of materials to help you get started!   

Friday, April 16th
Escape the Library
7:00pm-1:00am

Lovejoy Library will be transformed into a maze of puzzles, riddles and secrets. Find the clues about Lovejoy's life and death, crack the code, and escape with your group of 6 before time runs out! Click here to sign up now!

Sponsored by: Honors Student Association, Lovejoy Library and Student Government

Saturday, April 17th
Willoughby Farm
8:30am to 12:00pm

Willoughby Farm is part of the Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD). It is a place where the history of the area comes alive through historic structures, original tools, replica gardens, and a restored environment. Along with housing historic structures, farm tools and live animals, CARD staff has created over three miles of hiking trails along the woodland and prairie and is working to restore the land as part of its conservation mission.

What will the volunteers do?

There are several volunteer opportunities at Willoughby Farm. Volunteers have been removing invasive species from the Conservation Reserve and restoring it to a native Illinois woodland, savanna, and prairie. Other volunteers have built benches and bird sanctuaries and have helped to restore buildings on the grounds. Others have helped to tend to the animals and plant and harvest the gardens. The produce is then donated to area food pantries.

No experience is necessary; staff at the farm will provide you with all the information and guidance you need.

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and sturdy shoes.
Transportation will be provided (please meet in Lot B at 8:30am).
Free-however, advance registration is required .

Please RSVP here.

Saturday, April 17th
Collinsville Food Pantry
8:30am to 12:00pm

The food pantry is available to residents in need of food. Clients are able to “shop” for their groceries and choose what they need and will use. Daytime and evening hours are available for families in need. Special services are provided during holidays as well as emergency food boxes for crisis situations. This service helps those in crisis meeting certain criteria and still attempts to reinforce a self esteem of independence at the same time.

What will the volunteers do?

Fight hunger in the community by sorting food and stocking shelves. 

Participants need to wear suitable clothing and sturdy shoes.
Transportation will be provided (please meet in Lot B at 8:30am).
Free-however, advance registration is required.
Please RSVP here.

Check out these events and so many more on the calendar HERE!

To learn about and/or join organizations, check the Get Involved page HERE!

If you would like to submit an announcement in the Places to be at the E, send your announcement along with any JPEG images to Office Support Specialist, Mona Miller. Announcements must be submitted two weeks in advance!