Monday 08-21-23 to Sunday 08-27-23

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Cougar Welcome
Affinity Welcome Celebrations
De-Stress with Mindfulness
Around Town
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Cougar Welcome

Monday, August 21

Resource and Volunteer Fair
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Goshen Lounge in MUC
Come to find out more about what each SIUE department has to offer. Come to meet local volunteer nonprofit and government agencies to learn how you can make a difference in your community, become involved, meet new people, and gain knowledge & skills.
Sponsored by: Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub

Cougar Welcome Kick-Off
11:00 AM
Goshen Lounge in MUC
Join us in the Morris University Center for music, promotional items, and to learn more about the upcoming events!
Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board

Game Night
6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Conference Center in MUC
Relax after the first day of classes with a fun game night! We will have a variety of video game consoles available and board games!
Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Resource and Volunteer Fair
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Goshen Lounge in MUC
Come to find out more about what each SIUE department has to offer.  Come to meet local volunteer nonprofit and government agencies to learn how you can make a difference in your community, become involved, meet new people, and gain knowledge & skills.
Sponsored by: Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub

Cougar Craze: Across the Craft-Verse
11:00 AM
Goshen lounge in MUC
Join the Campus Activities Board in creating custom coasters for your dorm, apartment, or home! We will have a variety of craft supplies including SIUE and Spider-man theme items. The limit is your imagination!
Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board

Marvel Trivia Night
6:30 PM 
Meridian Ballroom in MUC
Join CAB for some fun competition where teams battle to see who has the greatest knowledge of Marvel theme trivia! Prizes will be awarded. Doors open at 6:30 pm, Trivia begins at 7:00 pm.
Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Merchant Fair
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Goshen lounge in MUC
Fun, entertainment, giveaways, and prize drawings! Take a break between classes and stop by to see what area merchants have to offer!
Sponsored by: Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub

Ice Cream Social
11:00 AM
Goshen lounge in MUC
Meet Chancellor Minor while enjoying a complimentary mini Dairy Queen® Blizzard®! (While supplies last)
Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Caricatures
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Goshen lounge in MUC
Have you ever wanted to see yourself in comic form? Now is your chance! We will have caricature artists available from 11:00 am-1:00 pm creating fun portraits of students.
Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board

Friday, August 25, 2023

Late Night with Campus Recreation
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
RECPLEX
Please join us on Friday, August 25th, from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm at the Rec Plex for this fun and free event! Follow us on Instagram @siuecampusrec for event updates.
Sponsored by: Campus Rec

Sunday, August 27, 2023 - Friday, September 1, 2023

Interfraternity Council (IFC) Fraternity Recruitment
Interested in joining an IFC fraternity? Register online by August 31 at 11:00 PM to participate in IFC fraternity recruitment.
Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council

Affinity Welcome Celebrations

Affinity Welcome Celebrations 8/28 – 8/31
Check out the dates and RSVP here!

The Affinity Welcome Celebrations serve as an introduction to specific resources on campus and give students the opportunity to meet and engage with one another in a purposefully inclusive environment. These celebrations are open to all students. The Welcomes also provide an opportunity for all faculty, staff and students in attendance to mingle and get to know one another outside of the constraints of a classroom environment.  Please join us for food, music, and games as we celebrate our students and the start of the fall semester.

Sponsored by: Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub

De-Stress with Mindfulness

De-Stress with Mindfulness
Dates: 8/25, 9/15, 10/13, 11/3
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM
Virtual Zoom

Time to de-stress using mindfulness, breathing, and stretching. For more information contact Melissa Casad, MA, LPC, NCC
at mbritti@siue.edu or call (618) 650-2842.

Sponcored by Counseling Services

Around Town

Wildey Theater Movie Tuesday – Whatever Happened to Baby Jane
Tuesday, August 22

All movies start at 7pm. Lobby opens at 6pm. The tickets are available for purchase starting at noon on the day of the movie at The Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash and check only. General admission is $3, college student with an ID is $1. Credit cards and cash are accepted for concessions. For more information, check Wildey Theater website.

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