EDWARDSVILLE – Here are six things to know this week about Southern Illinois University Edwardsville:
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Homecoming & Family Weekend
Registration continues for the 10th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast. During SIUE’s Homecoming & Family Weekend campus visitors can choose from a 10K, 5K, or Fun Run—whether you’re a competitive runner or just in it for the pancakes, there’s something for everyone.
On Saturday morning of SIUE’s Homecoming & Family Weekend, run or walk, then enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast. Later in the evening head to the Cougar Fan Zone for food trucks, music, games, and activities for all ages leading up to the Men's Soccer game!
Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast takes place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27 on the Stratton Quad.
Lovejoy Library
Lovejoy Library has partnered with Student Affairs to sponsor a wellness cart. These carts contain a number of wellness resources such as bracelets, bubbles, worry stones, frisbees, moss gardens and instructions for the TimelyCare therapy app. All wellness items are shared with library patrons and are also available throughout SIUE campus in the Mini Cougar Cupboards.
SIUE Resources and Partnerships: Kaplan
As of August 22, 154 SIUE students have enrolled in 207 free Kaplan Test Prep programs offered on campus, which reflects a savings of $213,000 in total retail value.
SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM)
SIU School of Dental Medicine is proud to announce the launch of the Hispanic Dental Association Student Chapter.
The SIU SDM Chapter’s mission is to promote cultural awareness, foster students’ professional growth, and support community service while advancing oral health equity. Nationally, the Hispanic Dental Association is committed to improving oral and overall health outcomes for Hispanic and other underserved communities and advocating for an increase in under-represented communities in the dental profession.
Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus [Belleville]
Tom Spudich, PhD, Director of the Forensic Sciences Master's Program and professor of analytical chemistry, co-authored the manuscript, “Pendant Micro-droplet Evaporation Fabricates Fiber-optic MOF Gas Sensor in Seconds,” with faculty and students at Missouri S&T.
The Wedge Powered by SIUE
SIUE Showcase: Predictive Analytics for Business Growth
Featured speaker: Carolyn Butts-Willsmeyer, PhD, SIUE’s Director of the Center for Predictive Analytics
Join SIUE and the Alton community for an engaging evening at The Wedge’s monthly kickoff event! Meet local entrepreneurs, discover resources available for business development, and network with industry leaders. Learn how The Wedge will serve as a hub for innovation and community growth.
This free event takes place at 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 620 E Broadway, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater. A premier metropolitan university, SIUE is creating social and economic mobility for individuals while also powering the workforce of the future. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Home to a diverse student body, SIUE is situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis.
