Getting Involved at SIUE

A look at how to get involvedon campus!

Top 10 Reasons to Get Involved

1. Get better grades

2. Build leadership skills

3. Stand out in the job market

4. Influence University policies

5. Develop your interpersonal skills

6. Plan, organize, and achieve goals

7. Enhance self-confidence

8. Broaden your horizons

9. Learn value of giving and sharing

10. HAVE FUN!

CAMPUS LIFE

Greek Life

• 13 Fraternities; 7 Sororities• 5% of student body• Opportunities for leadership, scholarship,

service, philanthropy, brotherhood/sisterhood

Music, Theater, Arts & Issues

• Cultural experiences• Nationally recognized speakers and

artists• Free student tickets to theater, music

performances, and Arts & Issues series

SCHOOL SPIRITCougar Statue -School Spirit and Pride -a bronze life-sizemonument to payhomage to the liveCougar mascots, Chimegaand Kyna, which lived oncampus between 1968and 1987; and to begin a new campus tradition. 

SCHOOL SPIRIT

Campus Activities Board and the Student Government School Spirit and Pride Committee sponsor a number of spirit nights at athletics events!

Campus Activities Board• More than 150 programs each year!• Categories include:

• Concerts• Current Affairs • Entertainment• Family Programs• Multicultural Programs • Recreation• Special Events• Traditions

Philanthropic Efforts• Up ’til Dawn for St. Jude • Dance Marathon for Children’s Miracle

Network• Relay for Life for American Cancer Society

Student Government

• Influence University policies• Interact with other student, faculty, and

staff leaders about University issues

Student Leadership Development Program

• Students may complete one, two, or three certificates, depending on the time they have to devote to the program.

• Program consists of learning modules and service projects tied to the modules.  

• New and evolving topics to aid theleaders of tomorrow. 

• Continual resumé developmentthrough the program.

Student Organizations

• More than 200 groups• Unique to individual needs and interests

of students• You can start your own group and gain

recognition at any time!

Volunteerism

• Connection to academic course work• Service-learning opportunities• Learn civic engagement and

responsibility

Contact:

Kimmel Leadership Center

(618) 650-2686

siue.edu/kimmel