SIUE students perform simulated treatment and work in the lab
EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS (September 3, 2024) — Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites prospective students to learn more about its opportunities in the Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy and Engineering at its upcoming fall Explore Days.
Explore Days allow students and their families to interact directly with faculty, staff, and current students as they learn more about an academic area of interest and the benefits of earning a degree in nursing, pharmacy, or engineering from SIUE.
SIUE Explore Days include:
School of Nursing: Saturday, September 14
School of Pharmacy: Saturday, October 12
School of Engineering: Saturday, November 9
“Explore Nursing Day is a great opportunity to discover what SIUE and the School of Nursing has to offer,” said Danielle Allen EdD, director of Student Services. “Students will be able to tour our simulated nursing lab and the new WE CARE Clinic REACH mobile health unit. Also, they will hear from staff, current students, and faculty and gain insight into our academic programs and nursing specializations.”
Jessica Kerr PharmD, Associate Dean of Professional Student Affairs and professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, hopes that Explore Pharmacy Day guests will leave with a greater understanding of the pharmacy curriculum. “By collaborating with medical teams, pharmacists, and pharmacy students provide advanced care to patients across all populations, ensuring comprehensive and effective treatment,” said Kerr. “We want all SIUE students to be able to envision their place in the medical field.”
In addition to a tour of their current facilities, attendees of the Explore Nursing and Explore Pharmacy Days will learn about the new multidisciplinary Health Sciences Complex, scheduled for completion in fall 2025.
According to Chris Gordon PhD, Associate Dean of the School of Engineering, Explore Engineering Day is a highlight for current students, faculty, and staff alike.
"We look forward to welcoming prospective students to our community and sharing our excitement about the opportunities within the School of Engineering,” said Gordon. “We offer excellent student support, a hands-on learning environment, numerous experiential opportunities, and direct interactions with industry partners that help to enrich the student experience.”
Registration for an upcoming Explore Day is required. For additional questions or to schedule a campus visit, contact the Office of Admissions at visitsiue@siue.edu or call 618-650-3705.
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.
