Monday 04-18-22 to Sunday 04-26-22

Check out all the places to be at the "e"

Volunteer Appreciation Week
SpringFest 2022
Blood Drive
Rooms of Reality
Service Saturdays
Fast-a-thon Iftar Dinner
SIUE Baseball
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Volunteer Appreciation Week

School Supply Drive 
Now to May 1
Donation Box located outside Kimmel

Donate now! The Hartford Elementary School in Wood River Il, was devastated by a fire. As a result they are in need of the most basic supplies. The following items are needed: tissues, paper towels, wipes, hand sanitizer, ziplock bags, wide ruled paper, notebook, erasers, dry erase markers, clip boards, folders, binders, card stock, construction paper, scissors, glue sticks, earbuds/headphones.  Thank you for your support! 

“Mac-N-Snack” Food Drive
Monday, April 18- Friday, April 22
Donation Box located in Kimmel Student Involvement Center and Lovejoy Library

Our Cougar Cupboard is needing Boxes of Mac N Cheese & Healthy Snacks!

Drop-N-Serve
Thursday, April 21
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MUC University Club

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! Community Engagement wants to honor our SIUE Student Volunteers. Drop In, craft a service gift, and leave with a Volunteer Goody Bag! Students will receive 1 Hour of Community Service for participating in Drop-N-Serve!

Hosted by Community Engagement team in Kimmel Student Involvement Center

SpringFest 2022

Ice Cream Slopes Kickoff
Monday, April 18
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Quad

Frozen chocolate bananas, live music, free t-shirts and more! Let's kick off SpringFest week!

Ice Palace and Gingerbread House
Monday, April 18
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Goshen Lounge, and Meridian Ballroom

Want to Ice Skate, have gingerbread cookies, and experience photo booth fun? Monday night is for you!

Candy Castle Karaoke and Candybar
Tuesday, April 19
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Goshen Lounge

Want the chance to win an apple watch? Come sing and enjoy the candybar for day 2 of SpringFest!

Late Night at the MUC Cougar Painting Studio
Tuesday, April 19
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Goshen Lounge

Come on out and have fun with friends and paint! We will have two awesome artists leading this session and will help you along in the whole painting process. Sessions are first come, first serve. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Lindsey Miller. Bring your fun and creative juices and come have a good time. Supplies and snacks will be provided!

Chloe Fineman the SNL Comedian star
Wednesday, April 20
7:00 PM
Meridian Ballroom

Grab your tickets to see the hilarious Chloe Fineman and Jake Nordwind on our campus, Wednesday at PM!

Gumdrop Hills (Tennis Match, and Cougar Baseball)
Friday, April 22
1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Tennis Courts and Simmons Baseball Complex

Come grab free cookies, promo items, and come tailgate to support our SIUE athletes!

SpringFest 2022 is sponsored in part by the Campus Activities Board

Blood Drive

ImpactLife Blood Drive
Friday, April 22nd
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Birger Hall (map)
Sign up here! Use Sponsor Code 9828 (If the drive is full, walk-in appointments may still be available)

All drives are open to the public, but space is limited. To see the donor requirements, link here. Thank you for supporting our community blood centers and hospitals!

Sponsored by the Community Engagement Team, Kimmel Student Involvement Center

Rooms of Reality

Rooms of Reality
Monday, April 18
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fixins/University Club Room

Rooms of Reality is an interactive event highlighting contemporary issues of oppression in our society. Participants will walk through various scenes that focus on a particular issue of oppression with an assigned tour guide. Scenes will be interactive exhibits that last about 2-5 minutes.

Sponsored by Student Government

Service Saturdays

Service Saturdays
Saturday, April 23
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hope Animal Rescues (meet in Lot B at 8:25 AM)

No experience is necessary. Participants need to wear suitable clothing and sturdy shoes. Attendance is free, however advance registration is required. To see more info and RSVP, click here!

Sponsored by Community Engagement Team at Kimmel Student Involvement Center

Fast-a-thon Iftar Dinner

Fast-a-thon Iftar Dinner
Friday, April 22
6:30 PM
Student Fitness Center Activity Wing

Join the SIUE MSA in celebrating our Fast-a-thon event! We encourage all participants to try fasting with us on Friday and join us at night to learn more about the Islamic month of Ramadan. We will celebrate by holding an iftar dinner (breaking of the fast) with all those who fasted throughout the day. RSVP required! We hope to see you there!!

Sponsored by Muslim Student Association in collaboration with The Hub

SIUE Baseball

SIUE Baseball vs Austin Peay
Friday, April 22 at 5:00 PM
Saturday, April 23 & Sunday, April 24 at 1:00 PM
Simmons Baseball Complex

Your SIUE Cougar Baseball team is taking on UT Martin this weekend and we want to see YOU there! General admission tickets are only $5 and SIUE students can get in for FREE with their SIUE Cougar Card! Come on out to Simmons Baseball Complex and help cheer on your Cougars!

Sponsored by SIUE Athletics

Want more info?

For these events and so many more, check out Get Involved page and SIUE Calendar of Events.
To learn about and/or join organizations, check here!
If you're looking for volunteer and service opportunities, check out Community Engagement here!

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If you would like to submit an event to be listed in Places to be at the E, please use this form.  Announcements must be submitted two weeks in advance!  If you have any questions, please email Cathy Tu.