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	Cosmopolitan Iran Speaker and Film Series. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is delighted to host a series of distinguished scholars of Iranian culture during the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semesters, in addition to screening four Iranian films.  This series is intended to provide an open forum for educated discussion about Iran, a nation that is much maligned by the media.  The scheduled series of speakers and films will explore the Iranian cosmopolitan community through cultural outlets such as music, literature, religion, poetry, art, and film, wherein contemporary social issues are addressed.
	Dr. Faith Liebl Receives Major Grant Dr. Faith Liebl is pictured working in her lab with student Jackie Kostelac. Dr. Liebl will be working extensively with students on her recent NIH grant 'Investigating the Role of Atg1 in the Regulation of Glutamate Receptors'. While working on this project, students will have the opportunity to learn genetics, microscopy, electrophysiology, and immunohistochemistry. They will also enhance their critical thinking and problem solving skills as they aquire data, interpret results, and plan future experiments. The work conducted will contribute to understanding of brain cell communication through the  neurotransmitter glutamate, and related neuropathologies including certain forms of epilepsy, stroke/ischemia, head trauma, cognitive impairments, and neurodegenerative disease.
	SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame SIUE has produced 80,000 graduates who have earned more than 90,000 degrees.  These graduates have achieved tremendous success in their chosen field of study.  To honor their success, the SIUE Alumni Association, along with the Deans of the Colleges of SIUE, has created the Alumni Hall of Fame.  The College recipients are Ms. Patricia Mercurio, Mr. Scott Alspach, Mr. Mark Showers, and Col. John "Jay" Flournoy, Jr.

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