SIU System Office of Community Engagement

06/01/2026

This is not just a meeting about solar panels.

It is a conversation about bills.
It is a conversation about jobs.
It is a conversation about public buildings, streetlights, homes, neighborhoods, and the future of East St. Louis.

Join City of East St Louis for the Clean Energy Open House tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at City Hall.

Come learn. Come ask questions. Come vote on what clean energy priorities matter most.

06/01/2026

Tomorrow, East St. Louis residents have a chance to help shape what comes next.

The City of East St. Louis Clean Energy Open House will bring together residents, city leaders, and partners to talk about energy efficiency, community solar, electric vehicles, and clean energy resources.

But the most important part of the conversation is this:

What do residents want the city to prioritize?

Join City of East St Louis and the SIU System Office of Community Engagement on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at City Hall.

05/31/2026

Energy costs affect everybody. The solutions should include everybody.

That is why East St. Louis residents are encouraged to attend the Clean Energy Open House on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at City Hall.

This is an opportunity to learn about available resources, ask questions, and share what clean energy priorities matter most to you, your family, and your neighborhood.

Free and open to the public. Free parking. Refreshments, children’s activities, and attendance prizes.

Presented with City of East St Louis and community partners.

05/31/2026

What would you do if the city asked you how to lower energy costs in East St. Louis?

Would you choose solar on public buildings?
Energy upgrades for homes?
LED streetlights?
Clean energy job training?
Community solar?
Emergency resilience hubs?

Residents will have a chance to weigh in at the City of East St. Louis Clean Energy Open House on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at City Hall.

The SIU System Office of Community Engagement is proud to partner with City of East St Louis to support community-driven clean energy planning.

05/30/2026

Clean energy should not be something that happens to a community. It should be shaped by the community.

East St. Louis residents are invited to attend the Clean Energy Open House and be part of a conversation about what the city can do to save energy, reduce energy costs, and connect residents to clean energy resources.

Hosted by City of East St Louis, the event will include presentations on:

• Illinois Solar for All
• Community Solar
• Energy Efficiency
• Electric Vehicles

Join us Tuesday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at City Hall.

05/30/2026

Lower bills. Safer neighborhoods. Local jobs. Cleaner energy.

Which one should come first?

At the City of East St. Louis Clean Energy Open House, residents will have a chance to learn about clean energy options and share their priorities for the future.

The SIU System Office of Community Engagement is excited to support City of East St Louis as residents, partners, and local leaders come together for this important conversation.

📍 City Hall, 301 River Park Drive
📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Free and open to the public.

05/29/2026

Who gets to decide what East St. Louis’ clean energy future looks like?

Residents should.

That is why the Clean Energy Open House is more than a presentation. It is a chance for community members to learn, ask questions, and share what matters most when it comes to saving energy, reducing costs, and building a cleaner future.

Join City of East St Louis on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at City Hall.

Bring your questions. Bring your ideas. Bring your neighbors.

05/29/2026

What if clean energy was not just about the environment, but about your monthly bills?

East St. Louis residents are invited to join the City of East St Louis Clean Energy Open House on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at City Hall.

Come learn about clean energy practices, energy efficiency, community solar, electric vehicles, and resources that may help residents and the city reduce energy costs.

Free and open to the public. Free parking. Refreshments, children’s activities, and attendance prizes included.

05/27/2026

Community resilience is built long before a crisis happens.

The SIU System Office of Community Engagement participated in a regional emergency preparedness exercise alongside first responders, schools, public agencies, and community partners earlier today. The experience was part of OCE’s broader work to better understand how Southern Illinois communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.

At OCE, we believe strong communities are built through relationships, collaboration, and shared learning. Whether the challenge is severe weather, flooding, public health concerns, or public safety emergencies, recovery and resilience depend on trusted partnerships across sectors.

These experiences help strengthen our understanding of how universities can support communities not only during emergencies, but also in the long-term recovery and resilience-building work that follows.

What does a resilient community look like to you? What partnerships or resources do you think are most important for Southern Illinois communities to thrive during difficult times?

We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Tuesday, the St. Louis Area Regional Response system hosted a full-scale reunification drill at SIUE

05/20/2026

Volunteers needed!

SIUE is seeking volunteers to participate in an upcoming emergency preparedness exercise on campus. Volunteers will be assigned roles that help make the exercise realistic and meaningful for the emergency responders, campus partners, and preparedness professionals who will be practicing their response.

This is a great opportunity to support community safety, emergency preparedness, and hands-on learning.

Volunteers must register by May 22.

Thank you for helping SIUE and our regional partners strengthen preparedness and response.

INTRODUCTION Thank you for you interest in participating in the Illinois Notification, Reception, and Reunification Center Full-Scale Exercise, taking place on May 26, 2026, from 12:30PM-4:00PM at Southern Illinois University -- Edwardsville (1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62026). By registering for...