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April 2017

SIUE Spring Commencement Spotlights 1,957 Graduates

5 May 2017, 2:15 PM

pembrook-commencementSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook will oversee the 2017 Spring Commencement exercises tonight and tomorrow for 1,957 eligible graduates. The first of four exercises will begin at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Vadalabene Center on campus. All the ceremonies will be streamed live on siue.edu/tv.

Frankie Muse Freeman will be awarded an Honorary D...

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SIUE School of Pharmacy Hosts Compelling Drug Education Event

28 April 2017, 3:35 PM

Jennifer MudgeThe Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) hosted more than 70 students and their parents in 'Locked In to Stay Out" at the Vadalabene Center Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23. The event engaged 6th and 7th grade students in discussions about prescription drug abuse and the associated dangers.

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Research and Creative Activities Featured at Undergraduate Scholars Showcase

28 April 2017, 2:10 PM

Nicholas Carter, of St. Charles, Mo., and Dan Ashbaugh, of Altamont, demonstrate the usability of their team’s LED Learning Guitar.Outstanding research and creative activities were featured during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Undergraduate Scholars Showcase held Thursday, April 27 in the Morris University Center. The event highlighted the depth and variety of learning experiences offered through the University’s Senior Assignment and Undergraduate Research and Creative Activ...

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SIUE Students Research Effectiveness of Steady State vs. Interval Training

27 April 2017, 1:45 PM

SIUE senior Cody Snyder, a native of Shelbyville, leads a participant in stretches during one of this project team’s training sessions.As the finale to their undergraduate studies in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB), five seniors determined which, if either, style of aerobic exercise was more effective among untrained adults: steady state or interval training.

Project team members, all slated to graduate in May with a bachelor’s in...

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SBDC Guides Creative Couple To Picture-Perfect Photography Studio Start-Up

27 April 2017, 1:15 PM

minney-johnnieProfessional photo sessions should be fun, creative and affordable, according to entrepreneur Johnnie “Miss J” Minney, owner of Speak To Miss J Photos, a new portrait studio in Shiloh that opened April 12.

Minney and her husband, Denon, who is the studio’s marketing director, have a creative perspective on photography that is markedly distinct and, argua...

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SIUE School of Engineering Alumnus Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

27 April 2017, 10:30 AM

SIUE School of Engineering alumnus Charles Phillip Bruner earned the 2016 Weems Award from the Institute of Navigation.The Institute of Navigation (ION) has presented SIUE School of Engineering (SOE) alumnus Charles Phillip Bruner with the esteemed Captain P.V.H. Weems Award for his contributions to the art and science of navigation.

The award honors the late Capt. Weems, who is credited with having patented the first method of performing navigation in space.

Bruner earned a bachelor&#82...

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SIUE’s Shaw and Noble Receive 2017 Concept Commercialization Award

26 April 2017, 10:30 AM

brad noble-mike shawSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville professors Mike Shaw and Brad Noble have received the Graduate School’s Concept Commercialization Award for 2017. The award provides $15,000 through April 9, 2018 to assist in the marketing of their Digital Potentiostat Circuit and System.

The duo received a patent (U.S. Patent Serial No. 13/371,230 issued as patent no. 8845...

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Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony Celebrates Service and Leadership

26 April 2017, 10:05 AM

 (L-R) Kimmel Scholarship recipient Joshua Jones and Kimmel Community Service Award recipient Dr. Bethel Buerk.Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students, faculty staff and surrounding community members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to leadership and service during the 2017 Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony held Monday, April 24 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom.

More than 150 individuals and organizations were honored with such accola...

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SIUE School of Pharmacy Pinning Ceremony Marks Symbolic Transition

25 April 2017, 2:50 PM

SIUE School of Pharmacy year three students at their Pinning Ceremony.Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) year three students marked their transition toward becoming pharmacists at the School’s Pinning Ceremony, held Thursday, April 20 in the Meridian Ballroom.

Pins were presented to 76 students, signifying their transition to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences.

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Creativity on Display at 7th Annual Children’s Art Exhibit at SIUE

25 April 2017, 1:45 PM

Students from the SIUE Early Childhood Center admire their work during the 7th Annual Children’s Art Exhibit on campus.The artistic creations of students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Early Childhood Center (ECC) are on display at the 7th Annual Children’s Art Exhibit this week. The public is invited to admire the children’s creative works in the Morris University Center Meeting Room A through noon on Friday, April 28.

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SIUE Selected as Peace Corps Site

25 April 2017, 9:55 AM

peacecorpspreplogoSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville is now a Peace Corps Prep site. This partnership agreement, signed by Chancellor Randy Pembrook on behalf of SIUE and the U.S. Peace Corps, is available only to students at participating partner schools.

 “This program provides an opportunity for students at SIUE to contribute to international peace, social justice and ...

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Historic Scale Model of Campus Plan on Display in Lovejoy Library

25 April 2017, 9:35 AM

University Archivist Steve Kerber admires the original scale model of the SIUE campus on display in Lovejoy Library.The original scale model of the SIUE campus is available for viewing on the first floor of Lovejoy Library through the spring commencement ceremonies being held Friday and Saturday, May 5-6. The model features the intended design and appearance of the Edwardsville core campus, and was on exhibit during the campus groundbreaking in 1963.

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SIUE Alumnus Honored as Silver Medallion Teacher of the Year

25 April 2017, 9:30 AM

SIUE alumnus Darren Mosley was named Silver Medallion Teacher of the Year at the 29th annual Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards Banquet held Thursday, April 20 at Lewis and Clark Community College. The award was sponsored by Liberty Bank.

Mosley earned a master’s in education administration from SIUE in 2008. His recognition was detailed in an article poste...

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SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Celebrates Student Achievement

25 April 2017, 8:30 AM

Brighton native Alyson Siglock, a senior majoring in nutrition, earned the award for Academic Achievement in memory of Lindsey Arnold-Zimmer and Riley William Zimmer. She stands with SEHHB Dean Dr. Curt Lox.The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) honored student achievement and expressed gratitude for donor support during its annual Honors Day celebration, held Saturday, April 22 in the Morris University Center Conference Center.

Approximately 200 students, parents, donors, sponsors, faculty and staff were in atten...

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Carrollton Bank Donates Textbooks, Laptops to SIUE East St. Louis Center

24 April 2017, 12:00 PM

(L-R) Rachel Stack, Suzanne Hough, Tom Hough, SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook.Carrollton Bank has donated textbooks and laptops to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (ESLC) to support finance education. The gift will enhance the curriculum at the ESLC Charter High School.

Carrollton Bank Chief Executive Officer Tom Hough and his wife, Suzanne, presented a check today valued at $8,700 to cover the purchase of consume...

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Campus Fire Station Ribbon Cutting

24 April 2017, 10:35 AM

Campus Fire StationThe City of Edwardsville held a ribbon cutting Saturday, April 22, for its new fire station located on the SIUE campus on Northwest University Dr. Edwardsville Intelligencer reporter Cody King posted the story.

Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker represented the SIUE administration and noted how the fire station was already making a difference since going into ...

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Visiting Asst. Prof. Danielle Lee Works to Eliminate STEM Barriers for Students

23 April 2017, 3:50 PM

Danielle LeeDanielle N. Lee is a visiting assistant professor in SIUE’s College of Arts & Sciences. She teaches mammalogy and biology, and is actively working to eliminate students’ barriers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. She has become one of the leading voices on diversity in the sciences. Writer Neil Gladstone posted a Q&A with...

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SIUE Repeats as OVC Women’s Tennis Champs

23 April 2017, 3:25 PM

WTEN OVC ChampsMia Frogner closed out her third set victory Sunday with a backhand at the net, sealing the second straight Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title for SIUE women's tennis.

SIUE defeated Eastern Kentucky 4-1 in the OVC Championship match. The Cougars completed the regular season and the league tournament with a perfect 21-0 dual match record.

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SIUE’s Residori and Tindle on NWCA All-Academic Team

23 April 2017, 1:30 PM

Jake Residori-Jake TindleThe National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) tabbed SIUE’s Jake Residori, of Shorewood, and Jake Tindle, of Troy, as members of its 2017 All-Academic Team.

Both wrestlers advanced to the NCAA Championships in March at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis after winning their respective weight classes at the Southern Conference Championships. Residori placed eighth ...

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TheOther40 Competition Showcases Students’ Innovative Business Ideas

21 April 2017, 2:55 PM

SIUE School of Business Interim Dean Tim Schoenecker stands alongside first place winner of TheOther40 Celeste Hughes and GAINZ by the Dozen co-founder Brennan Malham.Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students presented their business ideas during the 7th annual “TheOther40” competition on Friday, April 7. The event featured presentations by the creators of eight businesses in a Shark Tank-like fashion to a panel of enterprise professionals, with MBA student Celeste Hughes taking first place for GAINZ by the Dozen.

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SIUE Tabbed a Top 10 Best Online College

20 April 2017, 1:30 PM

SIUE is among the top 10 Best Online Colleges in Illinois, according to College Choice, a ranking and review online publication. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is among the top 10 Best Online Colleges in Illinois, according to College Choice, a ranking and review online publication.

SIUE was tabbed ninth out of 23 universities in the state. Rankings were based predominantly on academic quality, as well as return on investment.

“This ranking is a wonderful acknowledgement of SIUE&#...

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SIUE Celebrates Springfest 2017: “Cougars in the Outfield”

19 April 2017, 4:30 PM

Senior Joshua Herrera, participates in a relay race with the Hispanic Student Union during Springfest.The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus community is demonstrating its school spirit this week by participating in Springfest 2017, under the theme “Cougars in the Outfield,” through Sunday, April 23. The annual event is the longest running tradition on campus and promotes student engagement.

“Springfest is meant to celebrate SIUE students, ...

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Silent Protest Raises Sexual Assault Awareness

19 April 2017, 2:45 PM

A group of SIUE students, faculty, staff and community members gather to raise awareness of sexual assault.A silent protest was held at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Tuesday, April 18 to start conversations about sexual violence and prevention. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

SIUE’s Counseling Services and Prevention Education and Advocacy Center (PEACe), in partnership with Call for Help, Inc., invited people to join together in holding signs featur...

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SIUE School of Pharmacy Students Win National Video Award

19 April 2017, 11:15 AM

sexton-scott-lee-austinSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SIUE SOP) students won a most humorous video award for the second straight year at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2017 Annual Meeting and Exposition held late March in San Francisco. 

Scott Sexton, a fourth year from Waterloo, and Austin Lee, a third year from Festus, Mo., created a video, Bat...

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SIUE Meridian Society Hosts Philanthropy Workshop, Invests in SIUE Community-based Projects

18 April 2017, 4:20 PM

SIUE alumni Chad and Kathie Opel, founders of Edwardsville Neighbors in Need, provided the keynote presentation.The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society hosted the Women’s Philanthropy and Leadership Workshop on Thursday, April 6 in the Morris University Center. Nearly 120 attendees learned about engaged philanthropy and participated in roundtable discussions on philanthropic areas of focus such as education, poverty, sustainability and disaster relief.

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SIUE’s Prince Wells Named in St. Louis Civil Rights Exhibit because of Activism for Black Musicians

18 April 2017, 10:33 AM

PrinceWellsIIIIt used to be the norm that in a town known for its black musical history, influence and legends, talented black musicians were hitting a sour note when it came to finding jobs in the St. Louis area. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Prince Wells III, associate professor in the Department of Music and past director of the Music Business Program and the Blac...

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SIUE’s Griffin to be Inducted as AANP Fellow

18 April 2017, 10:10 AM

Valerie Griffin, DNP, assistant clinical professor and coordinator of the family nurse practitioner program in the SIUE School of Nursing.The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s Valerie Griffin, DNP, assistant clinical professor and coordinator of the family nurse practitioner program, will join the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). Griffin’s induction will honor her outstanding contributions to health care through her main focus areas o...

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Dedication to Emeritus Professor Enhances Picturesque SIU SDM Campus

18 April 2017, 9:05 AM

Dr. David Jenkins expresses his appreciation for the dedicated landscape features in his name during a surprise ceremony held Tuesday, April 11.An emeritus professor of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM), known for his significant contributions to teaching, professional development and leadership, and devoted support of campus beautification efforts, now has a scenic dedication settled in front of one of the unique campus’s historic buildings.

The family of Dr. David Jenkin...

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SIUE URCA Program Recognizes Outstanding Faculty Mentors and Students

17 April 2017, 2:15 PM

(L-R) Spring 2017 Vaughn Vandegrift URCA Research Mentors of the Semester Jianwei Huang, PhD, PE, and Kevin Tucker, PhD.Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s distinctive Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program has recognized excellent mentorship and student work with the presentation of four awards.

The spring 2017 Vaughn Vandegrift URCA Research Mentor of the Semester Award has been presented to faculty mentors Jianwei Huang, PhD, PE, and Kevin Tucker, Ph...

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SIUE Celebrates Earth Week, April 17-22

17 April 2017, 1:41 PM

TheDomeEarth Week is a time when Southern Illinois University Edwardsville joins communities around the world in helping to make the planet a better, greener, more sustainable place to live. 

The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability (CSS), Student Organization for Sustainability (SOS), the SIUE Newman Catholic Community, and the Sociology Club will sponsor several eve...

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SIUE School of Nursing Alumna Named to National Nursing Board

17 April 2017, 10:00 AM

SIUE School of Nursing alumna and lecturer in the nurse anethesia program Mary Zerlan, DNP, CRNA, has been selected to join the Nursing Board at the American Health Council.

Zerlan earned a bachelor’s in nursing in 1979 and a master’s in nursing anesthesia in 1996, both from SIUE. Her professional accomplishments were detailed in a news release posted Thursday...

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Prospective Students Attend SIUE Graduate Admissions Open House

14 April 2017, 8:56 AM

GradOpenHouseProspective students explored the possibilities of pursuing an advanced degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during the Office of Graduate Admissions’ Open House on Wednesday, April 12.

Nearly 55 applications were filed as students, eager to continue their education, gained information on the University’s diverse array of program options, includ...

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SIU School of Dental Medicine Hosts Research Day

14 April 2017, 8:31 AM

SDM1The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) highlighted the important role research plays in the daily practice and continued advancement of the dynamic profession of dentistry during its 2017 Research Day held Tuesday, April 11.

“Our profession is constantly improving treatment alternatives and introducing new and better options,” sai...

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SIUE’s Pembrook Addresses Effingham County High School Students

13 April 2017, 3:15 PM

SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook was the featured speaker at the 49th Annual Society for Academic Achievement (SAA) at Effingham High School in Effingham in late March.

The Sunrise Rotary Club and Noon Rotary Club of Effingham sponsor the annual event to publicly recognize outstanding scholastic achievements by Effingham and St. Anthony ...

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SIUE Constructor’s Club Offers Time and Talent to People in Need

13 April 2017, 3:00 PM

Six members of the SIUE School of Engineering’s Constructor’s Club spent spring break in Florida, helping build homes with Habitat for Humanity. Six members of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Constructor’s Club volunteered their time and put their building skills to use over spring break, March 4-9, to help people in need through Habitat for Humanity.

This was the fifth consecutive year club members have participated in a week-long volunteer project. This yea...

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SIUE School of Nursing Hosts 10th Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon

13 April 2017, 11:45 AM

SIUE SON student Sydney Tate visits with a donor during the 10th Annual Scholarship and Award Luncheon.The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) celebrated student achievement and gratefully acknowledged its donors during the 10th Annual Scholarship and Award Luncheon held Wednesday, April 12 in the Morris University Center.

Scholarships worth approximately $26,000 were awarded to 39 student recipients. Eight students pursuing the SIUE SON tradi...

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SBDC Helps Worden Restaurant Open, Partner with Competitor to Grow Community

13 April 2017, 11:30 AM

adkison-bethA Worden native turned entrepreneur is already showing her heart for building community and growing tourism in and around her hometown.

With invaluable assistance from the Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center, Beth Behme Adkison is well on her way to pursuing her dream. On Saturday, May 6, she will celebrate the grand opening of The Wild Turkey, a family ...

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CAS Honors Day Applauds Student Achievement, Recognizes Donor Support

12 April 2017, 3:10 PM

CAS Honors Day, held Sunday, April 9 in SIUE’s Meridian Ballroom, is the largest single gathering recognizing student achievement at SIUE, outside of commencement.The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) celebrated the scholarly achievements of more than 220 students with 253 scholarships and awards at its 2017 Honors Day Convocation. The event, held Sunday, April 9 in the Meridian Ballroom, is the largest single gathering recognizing student achievement at SIUE, outside of commencement.

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The Drowsy Chaperone Begins April 19 at SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater

12 April 2017, 3:00 PM

DrowsyChaperoneWinner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone will open at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Katherine Dunham Theater.

The musical, which is set in the jazz age and features one show-stopping song and dance number after another, runs at 7:30 p.m. from Wednesday, April 19-Satur...

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Fierce Perseverance: SIUE Alumna Breaks Barriers, Inspires Others

12 April 2017, 9:50 AM

SIUE alumna Tiffany Eickhoff is all smiles as she crosses the finish line during her 10K in October, 2016.If you dare to place an obstacle in front of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna Tiffany Eickhoff, prepare for it to be broken down with fierce perseverance … and a smile.

Eickhoff is described as being “relentlessly cheerful” and someone who always wants to try new things. Her latest endeavor has been participating in 5K races and a 10K rac...

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SIUE East St. Louis Center Students Learn the Basics – Musically

11 April 2017, 4:18 PM

Music1While these young musicians have played on a stage for a little while, it was only recently that they first began learning about an A flat, a perfect fourth and a diminished third. The Theory of Music, taught by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Mary Jo Pembrook, is expected to help the students perform well during their pursuit of musical studies.

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SIUE International Studies Day Broadens Perspectives, Fosters Interest in Global Careers

11 April 2017, 4:00 PM

SIUE International Studies DayThe Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) International Studies Program hosted International Studies Day on Thursday, April 6 in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.

More than 150 students, faculty and community members attended the day’s events which featured expert panels on key international issues ...

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SIUE School of Engineering’s Zhou Named ASCE’s EWRI Fellow

11 April 2017, 2:30 PM

ZhouJianpengThe Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Jianpeng “Jim” Zhou, PhD, PE, BCEE, has been awarded fellow grade of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI), one of the largest institutes of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Zhou is a professor in the SOE’s Department of Civil Engineering.

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SIUE Professor Emeritus Dr. Jack Shaheen Concludes Mass Comm Week

11 April 2017, 1:46 PM

Jack-ShaheenSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville Professor Emeritus Jack Shaheen, PhD, a renowned expert on racial stereotyping of marginalized groups such as Arab and Muslim people, returned to campus for a special conversation to conclude the Department of Mass Communication’s “Diversity Amidst Adversity” series.

In his talk, held Thursday, April 6 in Katheri...

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SIUE Mass Comm Week Explores Complex Media Landscape

10 April 2017, 12:00 PM

(L-R) William Recktenwald, Sarah Kendzior, Gary BroomeThe Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Mass Communications presented global perspectives from nationally and internationally recognized speakers on today’s complex media landscape, during Mass Comm Week held April 3-6.

“With this week’s theme of “Diversity Amidst Adversity,” we wanted t...

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Taylor Bergschneider Named SIUE Student Employee of the Year

7 April 2017, 3:09 PM

StudentoftheYearSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville sophomore nursing major Taylor Bergschneider was surprised at work Friday, April 7 with the news that she is the 2017 Student Employee of the Year, an honor given by the Office of Student Financial Aid. The award recognizes Bergschneider, of New Berlin, for her “dependability, intelligence, strong work ethic, professionalism ...

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SIUE Undergrad Earns Regional Honors for Research on Representations of Latina and Hispanic Women in Films

7 April 2017, 9:50 AM

(L-R) SIUE’s Dr. Carolina Rocha and junior Ellie VondohlenThe research of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville junior Ellie Vondohlen is receiving regional attention, as she presented at the Foreign Language and Culture Symposium on Saturday, April 1 at Saint Louis University.

Vondohlen has been invited to present at the 22nd Annual Women’s and Gender Studies Symposium at Illinois State University on Friday, April 14....

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Early Childhood Innovation Zones Work to Transform Illinois Communities

6 April 2017, 2:15 PM

The Illinois Education Research Council is an independent research organization that conducts education policy research on issues of import to the state of Illinois.Early childhood education is vital for students to succeed in school, but far too few of Illinois’ youngest children have access to high quality early learning programs. A report released today from the Illinois Education Research Council (IERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville describes how eleven Illinois communities are working to change that.

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SIU Trustees Approve Walker as SIUE VC Administration

6 April 2017, 1:36 PM

Rich Walker, SIUE vice chancellor for administration.The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees today approved Rich Walker as vice chancellor for administration (VCA) for the Edwardsville campus during its regularly scheduled meeting on the Carbondale campus.

Walker stepped into the role of interim vice chancellor for administration when former VCA Kenn Neher retired in May 2016. Prior to serving as interim VCA, Wal...

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SIU Trustees Approve Denise Cobb as SIUE Provost

6 April 2017, 1:30 PM

Denise Cobb, PhD, SIUE provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs.The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees today approved the appointment of Denise Cobb, PhD, as SIUE provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, during its regularly scheduled meeting on the Carbondale campus.

Cobb served as interim provost since October 2015. Prior to that appointment, she was assistant provost for academic innovation and effectiveness, a...

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SIU Trustees Approve Contracts for SIUE

6 April 2017, 1:20 PM

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees, at its regularly scheduled meeting on the Carbondale campus today, approved contracts for the replacement of campus sidewalks, as well as water distribution system valves and hydrants. The board also approved contracts for the resurfacing/rebuilding of parking lots at the School of Dental Medicine’s (SDM) Alton camp...

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SIU Trustees Approve Purchases and Development of Turf Replacement Project

6 April 2017, 1:15 PM

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees today approved a contract to purchase comprehensive National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX) preparation and curriculum support for the School of Nursing (SON) during its regularly scheduled meeting on the Carbondale campus.

The contract was awarded to Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC, of Leaw...

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SIUE Engineering Students Take Third in Regional Robotics Competition

6 April 2017, 8:35 AM

SIUE’s team comprising (L-R) St. Louis native Oren Pincock, Scott Thompson, of Florissant, Mo., Lydia Klaus, of Edwardsville, and Sean Hovey, of Springfield, stands alongside faculty advisor Dr. George Engel.Four senior design students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering achieved third place in the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Region 5 Robotics Competition in Denver, Colo. on Saturday, April 2.

The IEEE is one of the world’s largest professional soc...

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SIUE School of Engineering Honors Day Program Recognizes Scholarly Achievements

5 April 2017, 4:07 PM

Senior Jonah Gaffner, of Greenville, was the featured student speaker during the School of Engineering Honors Day Program.The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) celebrated its outstanding faculty members and students during its annual Honors Day Program held Sunday, April 2 in the Meridian Ballroom.

The program honored 47 students with scholarships worth $36,850. It also highlighted the School’s Fall 2016 dean’s list recipients, and acknowledged...

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SIUE Alumni Among Elected Officials in Madison County, Alumna Makes History

5 April 2017, 4:05 PM

Cheryl Maguire (left), SJ Morrison (middle), Frank Miles (right).Six SIUE alumni achieved government positions in Madison County as a result of the local elections held Tuesday, April 4.

SIUE Alumni Board of Directors member Cheryl Maguire made history in Wood River as its first female mayor. Maguire earned a bachelor’s in elementary education in 1990 and a master’s in elementary education in 1998 from the SIUE School of Ed...

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Universality of Hate: Rokhaya Diallo Shares Stories, Film with SIUE

5 April 2017, 2:25 PM

French journalist, filmmaker and human rights activist Rokhaya Diallo From Paris to Ferguson, Mo. issues of race, police brutality and other tensions have been showcased throughout the world. As part of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Mass Communications’ “Diversity Amidst Adversity” series, French journalist, filmmaker and human rights activist Rokhaya Diallo showcased her documentary, “Ne...

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SIUE’s Hicks Presents on Recognizing Stigma in Media's Portrayal of the Mentally Ill 

5 April 2017, 10:40 AM

Gary Hicks, PhD, professor in the Department of Mass CommunicationsWhat do films like “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,” “Psycho” and “Shutter Island” have in common? Each of the films contain fictional characters who suffer with mental illness. 

Through his research, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Gary Hicks, PhD, professor in the Department o...

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SIUE Distinguished Service Award to Architect Gyo Obata

5 April 2017, 10:05 AM

Gyo Obata, co-founder of Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK).Renowned architect Gyo Obata is being honored with the University’s Distinguished Service Award. SIUE will present the award during the University’s Spring 2017 Commencement to the chief external architect who designed the Edwardsville campus.

“As our campus was being formed in the 1960s, Gyo Obata shaped that vision in a unique way,” SIUE Chancell...

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SIUE Mourns Loss of Student Khiry Taggart

4 April 2017, 5:12 PM

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community is mourning the loss of freshman Khiry Taggart, who died Tuesday, April 4 in St. Louis County. The Chicago native was 18.

“Our hearts and minds are with Khiry’s family and friends as we join them in mourning the loss of a member of the Cougar family,” said Chancellor Randy Pembrook.

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St. Louis Public Radio Features SIUE Collaborative Research Project

3 April 2017, 11:30 AM

A SIUE collaborative research project focused on teaching children about social-emotional skills within educational curriculum has been featured on St. Louis Public Radio.

Jerry Weinberg, PhD, associate provost for research and dean of the SIUE Graduate School, leads the collaborative research effort involving faculty and students. His team includes graduate student Ehren...

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NCERC Names New Research Director after National Search

3 April 2017, 9:55 AM

Yan Zhang, PhD, director of research/associate research faculty at NCERCFollowing an extensive national search, the NCERC at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the hiring of Yan Zhang, PhD, as the director of research/associate research faculty. Zhang will provide scientific and technical excellence for all client-and grant-funded research projects at the Center’s pilot plant and laboratories.

“Yan’s bac...

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