2008 Woodie Awards
From the student body president
Students must exercise responsibility in academics and politics
Catherine Klene
Issue date: 8/22/08 Section: Opinion
Welcome EVERYONE! Students, faculty and staff, welcome to the 2008-2009 school year. I'm sure this year will be very exciting for everyone. With us being in the middle of history taking place with the upcoming elections in November, I am sure this year is going to be interesting. Besides our elections taking place, we have just completed our 50th year anniversary, so this is the start of another wonderful 50 years. Let's all think of ways we can contribute to SIUE for the next 50 years.
I'm sure as you look around you can't help but notice all the construction taking place. These changes might appear to be an inconvenience, but it's in the hopes to improve SIUE. These changes and improvements are only for the advancements of our educational experience. One year from now the doors will open to the Student Success Center. The opening of this center will help enhance your education. So take advantage of that opportunity. If you take another look you will notice that the Vadalabene Center has been under construction. Right now it is being renovated. This renovation is taking place in the hopes to better accommodate the students as well as update our basketball facility for our move to Division I. They are to be done with the renovations this fall. Make sure you take advantage of these opportunities.
I spoke earlier of how we were in the middle of history taking place with the upcoming elections happening this November. I know for many of you this will be your first time voting and I am sure that you are all very excited. I would encourage all of you to learn about each candidate. Do your research and KNOW why you are voting for that individual. I remember the first time I voted in 2004. I had just turned 18, and I was very eager. I know that you all will be very excited this year. Keep a few things in mind. Make sure you get registered, and if you are voting absentee, have your paperwork filled out so you can be a part of this exciting time. The Kimmel Leadership Center and various organizations, as well as Student Government, will have many events taking place here on campus surrounding the elections, so make sure you come out and take advantage of what they have to offer. There will be giveaways, informational forums, concerts, speakers, etc.
I'm sure as you look around you can't help but notice all the construction taking place. These changes might appear to be an inconvenience, but it's in the hopes to improve SIUE. These changes and improvements are only for the advancements of our educational experience. One year from now the doors will open to the Student Success Center. The opening of this center will help enhance your education. So take advantage of that opportunity. If you take another look you will notice that the Vadalabene Center has been under construction. Right now it is being renovated. This renovation is taking place in the hopes to better accommodate the students as well as update our basketball facility for our move to Division I. They are to be done with the renovations this fall. Make sure you take advantage of these opportunities.
I spoke earlier of how we were in the middle of history taking place with the upcoming elections happening this November. I know for many of you this will be your first time voting and I am sure that you are all very excited. I would encourage all of you to learn about each candidate. Do your research and KNOW why you are voting for that individual. I remember the first time I voted in 2004. I had just turned 18, and I was very eager. I know that you all will be very excited this year. Keep a few things in mind. Make sure you get registered, and if you are voting absentee, have your paperwork filled out so you can be a part of this exciting time. The Kimmel Leadership Center and various organizations, as well as Student Government, will have many events taking place here on campus surrounding the elections, so make sure you come out and take advantage of what they have to offer. There will be giveaways, informational forums, concerts, speakers, etc.
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