Veterans Center SIU

01/10/2018

If you haven't viewed the email yet, this is a reminder that the Harlem Globetrotters will be performing at SIU Arena next Wednesday at 7:00 pm! The link and promo code for this event is included in the email sent by Paul. 😀🏀

06/05/2017

To anyone looking for SIU shirts, we have 3 large and 3 xl shirts in the office for free all you have to do is come to the SIU Veterans center.

03/06/2017

10/28/2016

We were requested to disseminate this information for the upcoming Marine Corp Birthday.

09/29/2016

Just a reminder their is an RSO meeting tonight at 6pm at italian village

09/27/2016

This Thursday will be the rso monthly meeting at italian village at 6pm we will be discussing the veterans bar crawl, Homecoming, and Veterans tailg*te.

04/28/2016

Friendly reminder that the RSO monthly meeting is tonight at 6pm Italian Village

04/06/2016

Please help us try to secure a future for veterans on SIU campus so they never have to spend one light living on the streets.Also please share this with all your friends to help us get the word out about what we are doing.
https://www.gofundme.com/SIUveterans

Mission Statement: The Student Veteran Housing Program was established to ensure no student veteran attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale goes homeless or struggles with transition to college life. Vision Statement: To providing affordable and transitional housing to Veterans while...

04/04/2016

Don't forget to register for summer/fall 2016 semesters today from 8am to 430pm.

03/29/2016

The veteran student organization will be having there monthly meeting this Thursday at italian village at 6pm there will be free pizza and we will be discussing the Cardboard boat reg*tta, saving the vital program, and the newly created SIU veterans housing program.

03/02/2016

11/18/2015

Veterans Students, the semester is winding down and the holiday season is just around the corner. Today we will be hosting a Vetsgiving in the Student Veterans Center starting at 1230. Food is limited so get here early. Hope to see some of you here.

09/15/2015

Touch of Nature has partnered with the SIUC Veterans Center and is offering some amazing opportunities! Check them out!! If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or follow the contact information in the pictures below!

09/15/2015

SIUC Veterans Center

07/07/2015

The Veterans Center is officially relocated to Woody Hall room C-109. We haven't reestablished the lounge yet, but we hope to soon. Come by and see us!

07/02/2015

We are moving! In case you don't know already, we are headed to C-Wing in Woody Hall. We will start the move-in process next week. We will try to keep everyone updated through the process.

07/02/2015

Food in the lounge RIGHT NOW! Come and get it

06/08/2015

The SIU Morris Writing Center will be open for summer beginning June 15. We will be open from 9-3 Monday-Friday and will be happy to schedule appointments if you need assistance with essays, theses, or dissertations. Please stop by and visit the writing center for your writing needs! We offer free writing assistance to all faculty, staff, students (undergraduate and graduate) and offer online appointments as well. We are located in Morris Library, room 236. The Writing Center will be open June 15-August 5 for summer session.

THANK YOU!

06/05/2015

http://www.marion.va.gov/MARION/features/Taking_back_Control_of_Your_Environment.asp

Speech pathology services at Marion VA

05/13/2015

If any of y'all are on campus and hungry, come on by the Veterans Center and get some lunch. Brenda made pork loin, veggies, and brownies!!

04/14/2015

ATTENTION VETERANS: THIS Thursday, April 16th @ 7pm in the Student Center Auditorium the SPC Films will be showing the movie "American Sniper". $3 for for students, $4 for faculty/staff/ non SIU persons. Come support a great American Hero movie. Free Popcorn!!!! See you all there.

04/13/2015

http://www.rockyledges5k.siu.edu/_common/documents/Rocky_ledges_5K_With_Form.pdf

04/10/2015

First Game of a double header begins at 12:00, then at 2:00 it's Brown Dog's Birthday party on Sam Rinella Field. Bring your family and join Veteran Services and Non-Traditional Student Services for Hot Dogs, Chips and Soda before the game.

We will have the grill hot at 11:00, and we plan to be there until the start of the birthday party. Look for the Pop-up Tent with Veteran Services Banner in the grassy area between the parking lot and the Softball Complex across the street from the Recreation Center.

The weather hasn't been very cooperative for Baseball games, but it looks like it's going to be gorgeous tomorrow.

04/06/2015

All,Starting this coming fall, SIU Veterans Center will be partnering with Touch of Nature Environmental Center to offer veterans specific adventure trips and sportsman events. Below are a list of ideas for trips and events that we have come up with. Before we put a lot of resources into de

04/06/2015

For those of you were getting errors in trying to priority register for classes this morning, please try to register again. The priority registration didn't open until just recently, and Veterans Services has been tracking it.

04/03/2015

Weather Pending:

Join us for hot dogs, chips and soda hosted by Veteran Services and Non-Traditional Student Services. We will be on "The Hill" adjacent to the first base line at Itchy Jones Stadium. Game time is 1:00.

Bring the family and cheer on saluki baseball. March Madness is so last month.

03/30/2015

Priority Class Registration for Veterans:

Registration begins with Priority Registration on Monday April 6. Veteran Students are eligible for Priority Registration, but you will only be allowed access on Monday during the day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). Once Priority Registration ends at 4:30 on Monday, you will only be granted access based on your class standing and first letter of your last name. For details, go to http://registrar.siu.edu/students/advancereg.html

If you are using GI Bill, Please let Veteran Services know when you complete registration so we can report your enrollment to VA in a timely manner to keep your benefits in place.

If you are using Illinois National Guard Grant, you have to apply for the next academic year which begins with Fall Semester through http://www.isac.org or http://www.collegezone.com

If you use Illinois Veterans Grant or National Guard Grant, check your account status at the beginning of term to make sure the grants have applied correctly and contact Veteran Services If you have any questions or concerns.

Most students will be unable to use the SalukiNet Self-Service registration system during the day on Monday, April 6, 2015. This is in preparation for the opening of Summer and Fall 2015 registration.

03/24/2015

Just as a reminder! The Bridges to Employment networking event is TODAY! You don't have to reserve a spot! Just show up around 1:00 PM, the event will be hosted at the Student Center Auditorium on SIU Carbondale. If you're not in the Carbondale area, there are three other events scheduled in Illinois at various locations. Download the brochure at: http://veterans.siu.edu/…/Bridges%20to%20Employment%20Broch…

Bridges to Employment is a networking event intended to find graduating student Veterans desirable jobs from public and private sector companies that are required to have but more important want and need Veteran talent! These seminars assemble top executives and senior managers from the public and private sectors to engage in a panel discussion, educating Veterans on the strengths they bring to their future careers. Following the panel, Veterans in attendance will be immersed in a networking forum, providing an opportunity for Veterans to engage with professional partners from numerous corporations to empower them with networking skills and relationships necessary to succeed in the civilian sector.
More information is available by visiting SVA-IL page. You must REGISTER to attend to get your tickets please go to our Eventbrite page: http://tinyurl.com/Bridges-to-Employment (Select the March 24 date for SIU Carbondale) and remember to Follow SVA-IL on Twitter

03/23/2015

Pictures from the SIUC baseball tailg*te put on by the Veterans Student Center and Non-traditional Students Department

03/20/2015

MARCH MADNESS!!!!!! During the next week or so to include TODAY, we will have the games playing on the big screen in the Veterans Lounge. Come and enjoy some tournament time in between classes.

03/16/2015

Veteran Students and Alumni

You may receive this information from multiple sources, because I think it's important to get the word out. This is a totally free event which is designed to help you. On March 24, beginning at 1:00 PM, the event will be hosted at the Student Center Auditorium on SIU Carbondale. If you're not in the Carbondale area, there are three other events scheduled in Illinois at various locations. Download the brochure at: http://veterans.siu.edu/_common/Bridges%20to%20Employment%20Brochure%20Final.pdf

Spread the word to other veterans, and if you know a business owner or entrepreneur who is looking to hire veterans, invite them to sign up as networking partners.

Bridges to Employment is a networking event intended to find graduating student Veterans desirable jobs from public and private sector companies that are required to have but more important want and need Veteran talent! These seminars assemble top executives and senior managers from the public and private sectors to engage in a panel discussion, educating Veterans on the strengths they bring to their future careers. Following the panel, Veterans in attendance will be immersed in a networking forum, providing an opportunity for Veterans to engage with professional partners from numerous corporations to empower them with networking skills and relationships necessary to succeed in the civilian sector.

More information is available by visiting SVA-IL page. You must REGISTER to attend to get your tickets please go to our Eventbrite page: http://tinyurl.com/Bridges-to-Employment (Select the March 24 date for SIU Carbondale) and remember to Follow SVA-IL on Twitter

02/13/2015

Today from 1-3 bowling at the student center. Come hang out and bowl some games on us