Welcome to the Student Center

If you didn't already know, the Student Center put together a little snippet of what it is all about. We first showcased this video at the Chamber of Commerce banquet this past Saturday evening. I will walk you through the video and show you what the Student Center has to offer. Check it out!





Did you know the Student Center had a Youtube channel? Log on to see more videos!

---> https://www.youtube.com/dashboard?o=U

SNOW DAYYYYYY

TODAY WAS SUCH A GREAT SNOW DAY! (As in, there is snow covering campus because we did not get the day off today). But is that really such a bad thing? Campus was beautiful today!

Monday was quite fabulous, however. I'm certainly never opposed to lounging around on the couch all day in my PJs watching some Netflix and sipping down some yummy french vanilla cappuccinos. My 9 month old pitbull puppy, Madden, loved running around in the snow. Being it was his first time dealing with so much snow, it was so funny watching him try to decide what the heck the cold white stuff all over the ground was! LOL. He enjoyed snuggling up all day in his "let it snow" sweater too!

I want to see how YOUR snow day went! Upload your snow day pictures to Instagram or Twitter and hashtag #SIUsnowday for a chance to be featured on the blog!!

-Sydne

So much food, so little time!

For your sake, I really hope you did not miss out on this year's International Food Fair. If you didn't join in the festivities however,  let me fill you in on what you missed.

Students from around the world prepared cuisine authentic to their native lands. Several countries were represented at the booths, allowing visitors to sample all sorts of appetizers, desserts, sides and main dishes. The following groups served:

African Student Council

• Jollof Rice 
• Fried Rice 
• Yellow Rice 
• Chicken 
• Red Stew
• Plain Rice 

Chinese Students and Scholars Association

• General Tso's Chicken 
• Kung Pao Chicken 
• House Special Fried Rice 
• General Tso's Chicken & House Special Fried Rice 
• General Tso's Chicken & Kung Pao Chicken 
• Kung Pao Chicken & House Special Fried Rice 
• Combo of all items 

Gaia House

• Bison Buffalo Stew 
• Quinoa Salad 
• Hominy & Black Beans 
• Spicy Chocolate Drink 
• Old Timey Energy Drink 

Iranian Student Association

• Tahcheen Tah-Chin 
• Adas Polo 
• Salad-E Shirazi -Tomato Cucumber Salad
• Mast-O Khiar - Persian Yogurt and Cucumber Dip
• Iranian Saffron Rice Pudding Sholeh Zard 

Nepalese Student Association

• Chicken Mo:Mo
• Chicken Leg
• Mango Lassi Drink

Saudi Arabia Cuisine
Free Drink With Every Main Meal

• Chicken Kabsa 
• Creamy Chicken Pasta with Vegetables 
• Hummus with Arabic Pita bread 

Sri Lanka Student Association

• Fish Ball 
• Chicken Fried Rice 
• Chicken Curry 
• Tempered Potato 
• Avocado Drink with Ice Cream 
• Avocado Drink without Ice Cream 
• Combo 1: Fish Ball, Fried Rice, Chicken, Tempered Potatoes, Avocado with Ice Cream 
• Combo 2: Fried Rice, Chicken, Tempered Potatoes 

Turkish Student Association

• Potato Salad
• Cig Kofte 
• Baklava

United Asian American Council (UAAC)

• Fried Plantains 
• Fresh Crab Rangoon 

You walked into the ballrooms and could not help but be hungry with all of the tempting smells lingering around. SO MANY OPTIONS! It was hard to choose what to try, but everything looked sooo delicious. This is a foodies' dream! I'm already excited for next year's fair!! 

-Sydne 

Strriiiike!

You guys, Lunch League is so fun! On Tuesdays, anytime between 11am-1pm for only $1, you get a game of bowling and shoe rental. $1!!!!! Bring your lunch over to Student Center Bowling & Billiards and have some fun! This league is not a strict every-week-required-attendance event, but a come-when-you-can type of activity. The league is an ongoing program and you can join at any point in the semester. The offer is open to anyone and everyone.

P.s. my team won this week! WOOHOO!