Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub

Cougar Welcome

August 18, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Monday, August 18, 2025

Poster Sale
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Browse hundreds of posters featuring everything from music and movies to art, pop culture, nature, and more!
Stratton Quad
Sponsored by:  Campus Activities Board

Resource Fair 
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Have questions about campus resources?  Attend the Resource Fair to find out more about what each SIUE department has to offer.
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Sponsored by:  Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub

The Stratton Quad
Sponsored by:  Campus Activities Board

Movie Night
7:00 PM
Get ready for a movie night as we kick off the semester with an outdoor screening of Jurassic World: Dominion. This is an outdoor event, so don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to stay comfortable. To add to the fun, we’ll be giving away blankets, plus offering popcorn, candy, and drinks while supplies last, with a valid student ID.
Dunham Lawn
Sponsored by:  Campus Activities Board

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Poster Sale
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Browse hundreds of posters featuring everything from music and movies to art, pop culture, nature, and more!
Stratton Quad
Sponsored by:  Campus Activities Board

Volunteer & Community Resource Fair 
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Have questions about ways to get involved and give back to the community?  Attend the Volunteer & Community Resource Fair to find out more about local non-profit organizations and community groups have to offer.
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Sponsored by:  Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub

Cougar Vision Board & Journals
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This fun evening is your chance to design a personal vision board and custom journal that will help you visualize your goals for the year ahead, whether they’re academic, personal, or just about trying something new.
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Sponsored by:  Campus Activities Board

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025

Panhellenic Council (PHC) Sorority Recruitment
Interested in joining a Panhellenic Sorority?  Register online by August 21 at 12:00 noon to participate in Panhellenic sorority recruitment.  
Sponsored by:  Panhellenic Council

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Business Merchant Fair & Ice Cream Social
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fun, entertainment, giveaways, and prize drawings!  Stop by to see what area merchants have to offer! Take a break from classes and enjoy a complimentary mini Dairy Queen® Blizzard®  with a few surprise guests starting at noon!  (While supplies last)
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Sponsored by:  Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub/Campus Activities Board

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Poster Sale
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Browse hundreds of posters featuring everything from music and movies to art, pop culture, nature, and more!
Stratton Quad
Sponsored by:  Campus Activities Board

Soccer Doubleheader
SIUE Women's Cougars vs Omaha, 5:00 PM
SIUE Men's Cougars vs FGCU, 7:30 PM
Ralph Korte Stadium
Sponsored by: SIUE Athletics 

Friday, August 22, 2025

Late Night with Campus Recreation
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM 
Get ready to kick off the school year in style at our exciting event, Late Night, happening at the RecPlex on August 22rd from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, food, and fantastic activities that will set the tone for an amazing semester ahead.
RECPLEX
Sponsored by: Campus Rec

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - Friday, August 29, 2025

Interfraternity Council (IFC) Fraternity Recruitment
Interested in joining an IFC fraternity?  Register online by August 27 at 11:00 PM to participate in IFC fraternity recruitment.  
Sponsored by:  Interfraternity Council

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Soccer Match
SIUE Women's Cougars vs Missouri State, 2:00 PM
Ralph Korte Stadium
Sponsored by: SIUE Athletics 

Monday, August 25, 2025 - Thursday, August 28, 2025

Affinity Welcome Celebrations
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.
Check out the schedule below for individual events. 
Sponsored by:  Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub

Monday, August 25, 2025

Hispanic/ Latinx Student Welcome 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
RECPLEX 
Sponsored by:  Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub 
RSVP Here 

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

AANHPI/APIDA Student Welcome 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
RECPLEX 
Sponsored by:  Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub 
RSVP Here 

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Student Organization Involvement Fair
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Stop by student organization booths to learn about involvement opportunities at SIUE.  
Goshen Lounge, Morris University Center
Sponsored by:  Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub 

LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Student Welcome 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
RECPLEX 
Sponsored by:  Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub
RSVP Here 

Rocky Horror Picture Show 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join CAB and SETO for one of Cougar Welcome's longest-running traditions: Rocky Horror Picture Show! Dress in vintage clothing and participate in the fun – featuring the cult classic movie and all the props!
Doors open at 5:45 PM, Movie begins at 6:00 PM
Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center
Sponsored by:  Campus Activities Board and Student Experimental Theater Organization 

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Black Student Welcome 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stratton Quad 
Sponsored by:  Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub
RSVP Here 

Bluff Hall Sand Volleyball Court 
Sponsored by:  Campus Recreation 
Registration Deadline: August 28, 4:00 PM
Register Here

Soccer Match
SIUE Women's Cougars vs Drake, 7:00 PM
Ralph Korte Stadium
Sponsored by: SIUE Athletics

Friday, August 29, 2025