June 19, 2019, 2:00 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s University Marketing and Communications Department (UMC) has received a CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) Circle of Excellence Award for the SIUE Global Impact-Costa Rica extended video.
SIUE received a gold award in the category: video recruitment – long video. The CASE international awards program honors outstanding work in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising, and marketing at college...
June 19, 2019, 10:51 AM
Use a metal straw. Turn off the water when brushing your teeth. Shop local. These are things that will help make our planet more sustainable, according to Kennedy Profaizer, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s intern for the Food to University Internship Network.
“Sustainability is important, because lives depend on it,” said Profaizer, a senior majoring in nutrition. “We are the first generation to experience overcrowding. If we don’t take small step...
June 19, 2019, 10:30 AM
SIUE alumna Hannah Lukowski will open Chicken Salad Chick in Edwardsville next week. The grand opening marks the entrepreneur’s latest franchise endeavor, this one sparked by her former SIUE roommate and fellow alumna Ali Rauch.
Lukowski and Rauch both earned a bachelor’s in speech communication from the College of Arts and Sciences in 2008. Details on Lukowski’s success are available in an article posted Monday, June 17 in the Edwardsville Intelligencer.
June 19, 2019, 9:20 AM
Entrepreneurs and new business startups are invited to compete in the 2019 Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s fifth annual regional business plan competition.
The MESC is organized by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE. The purpose of the Challenge is to identify, encourage and support entrepreneurs and business startups across the SBDC’s service area, including Calhoun, Jersey, Ma...
June 19, 2019, 8:55 AM
A Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) team of three second-year students are celebrating their proud accomplishment of finishing as a finalist in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Research Challenge (CRC). The team offered strong showings through three rounds of competition to land among the final eight teams nationally, and top 10 percent, of the 82 participating schools.
The ACCP CRC is a unique competition that invites teams of three stu...
June 19, 2019, 8:53 AM
Armed with 20 years of service to veterans with the goal of training them for academic and employment success, James Robbins is working to help advance Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program participants.
“Veterans Upward Bound prepares veterans of all eras for postsecondary education, by providing counseling, advisement, basic skills review/enhancement and referral to a variety of services and resources,R...
June 18, 2019, 3:25 PM
From California to Texas, Georgia to Pennsylvania, and back to Missouri, 12 master’s candidates in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s college student personnel administration (CSPA) program are completing competitive national internships, gaining real-world professional training and elevating their job prospects.
“This year, the college student personnel administration program set a record for the number of students who obtained competitive internships across the nati...
June 18, 2019, 1:55 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) hosted U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13th District) on Monday, June 18.
Davis toured the SON’s facilities in Alumni Hall, watched one of the simulation scenarios in the SON’s simulation lab, and spoke with students and faculty.
“Having the opportunity to showcase our School of Nursing to Congressman Davis during his visit to the SIUE campus today was an honor and a privilege,” said SON Dean Laura Bernaix...
June 17, 2019, 5:10 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville University Honors Director Eric W. Ruckh, PhD, has named Ian J. Toberman as University Honors Program assistant director. Toberman currently serves as the academic advisor for SIUE honors students, guiding current students on their curricular, career and co-curricular plans.
The University Honors Program offers a small liberal arts experience to over 500 students within the SIUE’s comprehensive programs. A new honors general education curriculum b...
June 17, 2019, 8:45 AM
A future in engineering presents boundless opportunities to become an innovative, impactful leader. But, given the robust possibilities, it can be difficult for teens to decide which focus area they may enjoy most.
That’s why Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Summer Camp exposes high school students to the broad array of options within each of its academic disciplines, to help them find their best fit, and get excited about their future career.
...June 13, 2019, 2:50 PM
Do you know a student, age 14-17, who is interested in the environment and research?
Encourage them to participate in a free, engaging learning opportunity this summer during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Environmental Science Summer Research Academy!
Registration is still open for the Summer Research Academy that will be held from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 17-21 in the Science East building on campus. Register at SIUESTEMCenter.org/environmental-science-summer-r...
June 13, 2019, 2:15 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Greenhouse is a beautiful educational resource that continuously supports the University’s value of excellence and its emphasis on high-quality learning within and beyond the classroom.
Positioned behind the Science West building, the SIUE Greenhouse is filled with plants being groomed for use as a supplement to core curriculum and for research activities.
“The main role of the SIUE Greenhouse is to support education,” said Jon ...
June 12, 2019, 5:25 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted a delegation Friday, June 7 from JSS Science and Technology University located in Mysuru, India. The JSS visitors included Vice Chancellor B.G. Sangameshwara, Engineering and Technology Dean T.N. Nagabhushan and B.S. Harish, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Information Science and Engineering.
SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook, PhD, and Director of University-Community Initiatives Gireesh Gupchup, PhD, visited JSS in 2017, where they si...
June 12, 2019, 5:00 PM
Infinite Wellness Integrative Medical Center owner Dr. Ryan Cleland worked with the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to successfully open his newest wellness center on Saturday, June 1 at 220 Evergreen Dr., Suite B in Glen Carbon.
Cleland has been in the medical and health industry for 13 years and has run a private chiropractic practice for 11 of those years. SBDC Director Jo Ann DiMaggio May assisted Cleland in p...
June 12, 2019, 1:55 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, Education and Outreach has announced its FY20 Faculty Research Fellows.
The competitive fellowship is granted to outstanding faculty with proposals aimed at innovating ways to engage students in STEM and improve undergraduate STEM learning. The FY20 fellows are Nima Lotfi, PhD, and Kathleen Vongsathorn, PhD.
Lotfi is an assistant professor in the School of Engineering̵...
June 12, 2019, 10:15 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville places strong emphasis on supporting the mental health of its students and the campus community, including through Counseling Services, the University’s interdisciplinary iCARE initiative, Active Minds at SIUE, and by the training of faculty and staff who interact with students daily and educate the region’s future workforce.
To that end, three faculty members from the Schools of Pharmacy and Business completed Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)...
June 11, 2019, 3:45 PM
SIUE alumnus Kaleb Johnson has been named chief of the Rochester Police Department. Johnson earned a bachelor’s in criminal justice studies from the College of Arts and Sciences in 2013.
Details on his new position are available in The State Journal-Register.
June 11, 2019, 9:20 AM
Whether shy and new to theater or a stage veteran, students grades K-12 are encouraged to “Let it Go” and use their creative talents to entertain and inspire during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Cougar Theater Camp being held June 3-14.
This year’s showcase performance of Frozen, Jr. is a student and crowd pleaser! Camp attendance is the largest ever with 110 participants this year. All have been hard at work in Dunham Hall learning and engaging in music, d...
June 11, 2019, 8:20 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has named Robin L. Hughes, PhD, as dean of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) after a national search. The appointment is subject to SIU Board of Trustees approval, with Hughes slated to assume her new role on Thursday, August 1.
Hughes arrives on campus after serving as professor of higher education and student affairs, a...
June 10, 2019, 3:40 PM
Madison Communications has recognized four area educators through its “Teacher of the Year” program after a record 110 nominees garnered 15,000 online votes during a month-long period.
SIUE alumnus John Masinelli is among the award winners, and has received a pizza party and a $500 contribution to be used toward a student advancement project.
Masinelli is a high school business teacher at Staunton High School. He earned a bachelor’s in business administration/entrepreneurship...
June 10, 2019, 11:10 AM
A Cahokia youth struggled with self-worth as a foster child. Today, the 20-year-old finds himself gainfully employed with a positive self-image and outlook.
The transformation, in part, is due to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s (ESLC) Building Futures program, according to Director Danette Griffith.
“Building Futures is a statewide program, designed to help young adults, ages 17-20, when they phase out of the foster care system to have ...
June 10, 2019, 10:40 AM
SIUE’s Dunham Hall is abuzz with activity during Cougar Theater Camp being held June 3-14. Participants from grades K-12 are busily preparing for their showcase performances of Frozen, Jr. scheduled for June 14-16.
Edwardsville Intelligencer reporter Scott Marion visited the set of Arendelle, and highlighted the Cougar Theater Camp in a news article posted Saturday, June 8.
June 10, 2019, 9:40 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Madison County Community and Economic Development (MCCD) co-hosted the Metro East Economic Development Seminar for elected officials on Friday, June 7 on SIUE’s campus.
The goal of the seminar was to support economic development throughout the Metro East. It provided an opportunity for elected officials to come together to focus on principles of economic development, and consider how they might best position themselves to support their communi...
June 6, 2019, 4:45 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has named Elza Ibroscheva, PhD, as associate provost, effective July 1. Ibroscheva’s primary responsibilities in the associate provost role will include academic planning, assessment and accreditation.
Her energetic commitment to the University was developed during her 13-year tenure as a faculty member in the Department of Mass Communications, including service in such leadership ...
June 6, 2019, 1:00 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) year three students marked their transition toward becoming pharmacists at the School’s symbolic Pinning Ceremony held Thursday, April 18 in the Morris University Center.
Pins were presented to 82 students signifying their transition to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences.
“This next phase of your education is where both hard work and a good attitude will pay great dividends,” said SOP Dean Mark Luer, Pharm...
June 6, 2019, 11:35 AM
East St. Louis native Maracus Scott credits a high school computer teacher for saving his life, by teaching him computing skills that would set him on track for a prosperous future. Inspired by that technical gift, Scott set out for college at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville determined to succeed, despite any challenges.
“He was the first African American male that I saw in the computing field, and he was making more money than I had ever known of anyone where I came from,R...
June 5, 2019, 2:15 PM
Two entertaining productions – one a beloved classic and the other a hit musical – will thrill audiences during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2019 Summer Theater Festival, opening Friday, June 21.
Formerly Summer Showbiz, the Festival’s two plays will span the ages from Elizabethan, with William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” to a small, modern Greek island paradise with Catherine Johnson’s “Mamma Mia!”
R...
June 5, 2019, 2:09 PM
Eight Southern Illinois University Edwardsville police officers ran through part of Edwardsville and the campus, but not as part of their patrols. The group ended its three-mile run Monday, June 3 at the University’s Cougar statue on campus as part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run® to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
The annual intrastate relay’s purpose is to raise money and gain awareness for athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois.
“...
June 4, 2019, 3:30 PM
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) emeritus faculty and SIUE alumnus Dr. Dennis “Denny” Savoca addressed 58 students who received their doctor of dental medicine degrees at the SDM’s commencement ceremony on Sat., June 1, in the SIUE Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom. The commencement ceremony is available on siue.edu/tv.
Savoca told the class that they were not only ambassadors for the dental profession, but also for the SIU SDM. He prov...
June 4, 2019, 8:35 AM
“I planted those yellow flowers, and they’re growing!” five-year-old Leah Sidarous said with excitement.
On Fridays throughout summer, Sidarous and her friends attending the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Early Childhood Center’s (ECC) summer school-age program are helping plant and maintain flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables on the rooftop garden outside Fixin’s Restaurant on campus.
“Last time I planted carrots and flowers, and today I’...
June 4, 2019, 8:30 AM
SIUE alumna Ashley Velez has been named executive director of Humility Homes and Services, Inc., which provides housing and support services.
Velez earned a bachelor’s in social work with a minor in psychology in 2008, and a master of public administration in 2012, both from SIUE.
Details on her leadership role are available on qctimes.com.
June 3, 2019, 3:00 PM
The Drone Club of SIUE is a new student organization that is quickly attracting interest among students eager to learn about and use the incredible autonomous vehicles.
Reporter Scott Marion with the Edwardsville Intelligencer detailed the Club’s activities and future plans in an article posted Sunday, June 2.
June 3, 2019, 11:05 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s new Military Tuition Rate offers active duty military, drilling reservists and drilling National Guard, the opportunity to receive a high-quality education at a discounted price.
SIUE’s Military Tuition Rate is equal to the maximum allowable benefit provided by the Department of Defense’s Military Tuition Assistance Program, currently set at $250 per credit hour. The reduced tuition rate, combined with waived fees and SIUE’s co...
May 31, 2019, 9:13 AM
He is Republican. She is Democrat. He is white. She is African American. He is from Illinois. She is from Delaware. However, that does not mean the representatives cannot work together for the good of the country. U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13th District) and U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-at-large) ended their bipartisan tour of Davis' district Wednesday, May 29 at the NCERC at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook, PhD, and NCERC Execu...
May 30, 2019, 1:28 PM
Proficient, purposeful and personable are a few adjectives that describe Stephanie Lewis, account executive for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s radio station, WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound. They are also some of the reasons why the Metro Area Professional Organization (MAPO) honored Lewis with the Professional Businesswoman Award.
MAPO is a non-profit organization co-founded by Dr. John Q. Owens and Dr. Dorothy Owens. It recognizes men, women and youth who have made great contr...
May 30, 2019, 9:00 AM
USA Today highlighted the success of the third Ilgaz Energy Symposium held in May and organized by SIUE School of Engineering’s Serdar Celik, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Celik introduced the symposium in May 2017 at the urging of Turkey energy professionals, with a focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy politics.
May 29, 2019, 11:13 AM
The Village of Godfrey is collaborating with the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to host the Social Media and Marketing Tools for Small Business seminar from 12-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 at Godfrey Village Hall, 6810 Godfrey Rd.
Please register in advance for the free seminar, by visiting ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/31278.
Prior to the seminar, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., local business owners and entrepreneurs are...
May 29, 2019, 8:20 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s (SOE) Sinan Onal, PhD, has earned national recognition from the most prestigious organization in the industrial engineering field for his work as the SIUE student chapter of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) faculty advisor.
Onal, an assistant professor of industrial engineering, was presented with the 2018 IISE North Central Regional Outstanding Faculty Advisor award during the 2019 IISE Annual Confe...
May 28, 2019, 10:01 AM
There will be singing, dancing, drumming and more at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center for the Performing Arts Enrichment Summer Camp being held Monday, June 3-Friday, July 19. Hollywood is the theme for the enrichment program.
The summer camp is for students ages 7-17. It will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus, 601 James R. Thompson Blvd. in East St. Louis.
“We are planning a production that w...
May 28, 2019, 9:36 AM
Students are engrossed in the story, but some of their little faces are pinched as they listen to New Shoes by Lynn Meyer.
“Oh, we’ll do something different, Ella Mae, she says. We will make a picture for Mr. Johnson. Pencil and paper are over there, gal, Mr. Johnson says to momma,” reads Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior Torie Hay to SIUE East St. Louis Center’s Project Success students during a Wednesday, May 22 session in the Multipurpose Ro...
May 28, 2019, 9:05 AM
It’s both the challenges and rewards that go along with conducting research that fuel Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior biological sciences major Colleen Wagner’s drive and passion for biology and the medical sciences.
Wagner has proven her technical abilities and shown incredible potential as an undergraduate researcher in Susanne DiSalvo’s research lab. Now, she’s earned a highly competitive American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Undergraduate Research ...
May 24, 2019, 2:51 PM
The offices of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. Offices will re-open Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
May 24, 2019, 1:50 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Serdar Celik, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, held the third Ilgaz Energy Symposium on Monday, May 20 at historic Istanbul University in Turkey.
More than 60 energy professionals from academia, public institutes, the private sector, nonprofit entities and media attended the one-day event.
Celik, a native of Turkey, started the symposium with an opening address, and the e...
May 24, 2019, 1:40 PM
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s student newspaper, received a first place with special merit award in the annual honors by the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA).
Former Editor-In-Chief Ryan Bieri and former Sports Editor Hannah Miller were also acknowledged with Outstanding Reporting for the story “University College Republicans Settle Lawsuit.”
Work was from the 2017-18 academic year. Publications that receive first place with special meri...
May 24, 2019, 8:41 AM
Rita Cook, of Alton, watched Jaris Waide, of Godfrey, grow up and live a robust and active life.
So when the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna learned of the disabilities Waide suffered because of a severe asthma attack, Cook was eager to help Waide’s non-profit LungSmarter Foundation promote asthma education, and raise money for asthma-related medical equipment for the Godfrey Fire Protection District.
Waide, founder and president of LungSmarter, hosted her 19...
May 23, 2019, 11:40 AM
Jo Ann DiMaggio May, director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, received two awards at the Illinois Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth Association (IESBGA) Conference in Champaign held May 15-17 at the Hyatt Place Hotel.
Among seven Illinois SBDC Network Shining Star awards, DiMaggio May and her center were honored in the promotion/public relations category for her “tremendous promotional and p...
May 23, 2019, 10:49 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) is gearing up for its 2019-20 partnership with the City of Edwardsville.
Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton announced the city’s partnership with the SSCC at the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce Mayors’ Legislative Breakfast in late April.
SSCC collaborates with local communities in Illinois to address issues such as livability and sustainability. Since its pilot year in ...
May 23, 2019, 10:00 AM
Since the start of their first year in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP), 82 students comprising the Class of 2020 have been on a collaborative mission to give back. They have been collecting medication bottle caps in order to recycle them and create a lasting gift for the School.
After capping their collection with 1.5 tons of lids, in Fall 2018 they sent them to a manufacturer in Indiana who used them to create a beautiful bench. The 400-pound recycled ben...
May 23, 2019, 9:35 AM
Conversations about race, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, and other human identifiers and qualifiers will be expanding at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
SIUE’s second year of Sustained Dialogue (SD) will offer additional educational opportunities, and reach more members of the University community, according to Jessica Harris, PhD, interim assistant provost and SD program advisor, and Tarsha Moore, assistant director for the Center for Student ...
May 23, 2019, 9:05 AM
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s (SIU SDM) Eric Langenwalter, DMD, MS, is capping a lifetime of service to the SDM as he has announced his retirement in June 2019.
“Dr. Langenwalter has truly given much of himself to our school, for which he has been so devoted these many years,” said SIU SDM Dean Bruce Rotter, DMD, MS. “Congratulations to Eric on a highly successful career in dental education and a richly deserved retirement.”
Langenwalter...
May 23, 2019, 8:35 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s online master’s of science in education with a major in instructional technology degree program is ranked 23rd in the nation and 2nd in Illinois for affordability, according to leading education research publisher SR Education Group.
The 120 Most Affordable Rankings lists featured on OnlineU.org represent online schools across the nation that are committed to providing affordable, economical options for students. The tuition rates of every...
May 22, 2019, 10:50 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville psychology students taught the importance of forgiveness to middle and high school students at the Conversation Toward a Brighter Future conference held April 20 and May 2, and hosted by the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation (MJCHF).
Seniors Ashley Monier, of Troy, and Abigail Haloftis, of Waterloo, led a short lesson and interactive exercise on forgiveness using the principles of the Compassion Approach to Learning Meditation (CALM) p...
May 22, 2019, 10:10 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Mark Luer, PharmD, FCCP, has been named dean of the School of Pharmacy (SOP). Luer has served as interim dean since July 2018. The appointment is subject to SIU Board of Trustees approval.
“The SIUE School of Pharmacy has continued its outstanding record of accomplishment during Dr. Luer’s service as interim dean, and we are excited to see what will be achieved in the future,” said SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook, PhD. “Hi...
May 22, 2019, 8:15 AM
Barb Razer, owner of B&A Respirator Services, LLC has been a client of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) since 2017.
SBDC Director Jo Ann DiMaggio May has assisted and provided Razer with referrals for website design, a list of network connections and helped with registering her LLC.
“Jo Ann has been a valuable source for opportunities, training sessions, proofreading, counseling, research and prov...
May 22, 2019, 7:55 AM
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) emeritus faculty and SIUE alumnus Dr. Dennis “Denny” Savoca will address 58 SDM students receiving their doctor of dental medicine degrees at the SDM’s commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, in the SIUE Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom. The commencement ceremony can be viewed live on siue.edu/tv.
In 1976, the SDM hired Savoca as an assistant professor in the Department of Restorative Dentist...
May 21, 2019, 10:50 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville University Housing residents moving out this spring semester had the opportunity to donate excess food and goods before leaving campus, making for a lighter car ride home and a more sustainable May closing.
As in previous years, University Housing partnered with USAgain to collect textiles, including clothes and shoes, and with Cougar Cupboard to collect unwanted food items.
USAgain provides consumers with a convenient and eco-friendly option to rid th...
May 21, 2019, 10:05 AM
Research is being conducted everywhere we look, with curiosity and the pursuit of new knowledge offering an endless array of opportunities to generate important information and expand horizons.
One such example is the continuous monitoring of salt concentration in local water bodies in order to study effect on ecosystem, a research project led by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Rohan Benjankar, PhD.
In fall 2018, Benjankar and his research team comprisin...
May 20, 2019, 3:39 PM
The life instructions were clear, concise and motivational – chase your dreams.
It was the sage advice given by 18-year-old Radricka Kelly-Oden, valedictorian and graduation speaker at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) 2019 commencement ceremony held Friday, May 17 in SIUE’s Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom.
“It is imperative that you chase your dreams, because you didn’t choose your dreams, you...
May 20, 2019, 8:49 AM
Hilary Scott-Ogunrinde, of St. Louis, was one of more than 60 people attending the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Minority Economic Empowerment’s informational meeting on funding opportunities for minority-owned businesses.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted the session on Tuesday, May 14 at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus.
The informationa...
May 20, 2019, 8:40 AM
More than 30 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) students helped the Madison County Employee Wellness Committee meet its May wellness goals by providing important blood pressure screenings and education to 176 Madison County employees.
On Friday, May 3, the students, along with nine faculty pharmacists, visited nine Madison County facilities to provide the screenings. Facilities included the County Health Department, Animal Control, Special Services, the Criminal ...
May 17, 2019, 9:50 AM
SIUE alumnus David B. Warning has been promoted to executive vice president-chief credit officer for Midwest BankCentre, a locally owned community bank.
Warning earned a bachelor’s in business administration/marketing from the SIUE School of Business in 1982.
Details on his promotion are available on constructforSTL.org, as well as in the St. Louis Business Journal’s People on the Move section.
May 16, 2019, 4:10 PM
The SIUE Honey Bee Association was featured on FOX2 for the sweet work it’s doing outside the classroom. Reporter Patrick Clark highlighted the student organization, led by faculty mentor Jake Williams, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, in a news story that aired Tuesday, May 14.
May 16, 2019, 2:20 PM
A room full of creatively shared stories, featured through a variety of mediums, brought a sense of community to those involved in the Conversations Toward a Brighter Future 2.0 program. A Summit featuring the creations of 62 students from eight participating local high schools was held Tuesday, May 7 at the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities (MJCH).
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) awarded Southern Illinois University Edwardsville a two-year $100,000 Humanities Access Gran...
May 16, 2019, 1:55 PM
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees today approved contracts to provide infrastructure improvements, technological support and recruitment initiatives for the Edwardsville campus during its regularly scheduled meeting on the Carbondale campus. The board also approved an alternate tuition rate for active military members to enhance their educational opportunities.
The board approved a $481,000 contract with Haier Plumbing and Heating, Inc., of Okawville, to perform Phase 3 of the ...
May 15, 2019, 5:00 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has joined the Illinois Innovation Network (IIN), a group of hubs across the state that aims to boost Illinois’ economy through entrepreneurship, research and workforce development. IIN now has 15 hubs, including all of Illinois’ public universities, and spans the entire state.
“SIUE is pleased to participate in the IIN and to join Illinois public higher education institutions to address our local communities’ and stateR...
May 15, 2019, 2:40 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s John Savoie, a professor in the Department of English Language and Literature within the College of Arts and Sciences, earned first prize for his poem “Dream House” at the 93rd annual Original Poetry Contest sponsored by the Wednesday Club of St. Louis.
Savoie was among the honorees at an awards ceremony held Wednesday, April 10 in St. Louis. His first-place win came with a $500 award.
May 15, 2019, 2:10 PM
Delving into the questions of what makes us human and the nature of consciousness, coupled with the collaboration involved in the project, made the science-fiction production of “AreUR?” thought-provoking, captivating and enthusiastically received by audiences and cast members alike.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Theater and Dance (DOTD) worked with various SIUE departments to present the play adaption, according to director Chuck Harper, DOTD...
May 15, 2019, 1:30 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) students Casey Ernfelt and Ania Szyfer have been selected for the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Nurse Residency Program. The duo was among a group of 300 selected from an applicant pool of 5,000.
“Ania and Casey were both confident and dedicated students, who provided quality care for their patients in the various clinicals,” said Melodie Rowbotham, PhD, RN, associate professor and director of the SIUE R...
May 15, 2019, 10:55 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing alumnus Edgar J. Curtis, FACHE, has been named among six recipients of the Order of Lincoln award from the Office of the Governor. The Order of Lincoln is the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service.
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois will honor the outstanding Illinoisans at its 55th annual Convocation and Investiture Ceremony being held Saturday, May 18 in the Chamber of the House of Representatives a...
May 15, 2019, 10:43 AM
The audience was attentive, questioning and supportive even to tears during the annual senior portfolio presentations of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students.
Twenty-four graduating seniors shared the highs and lows of their high school careers on Thursday, April 25. Taking note were SIUE Chancellor Randy Pembrook, PhD; School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Interim Dean Paul Rose, PhD; English Language and Literature Professo...
May 15, 2019, 10:10 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kamran Shavezipur, PhD, has received the Graduate School’s Concept Commercialization Award for 2019. The award provides $15,000 through May 1, 2020.
An assistant professor of mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering, Shavezipur’s proposal was entitled “Pathogen Transport Modeled Biomimetic Sensor, Sensing Method and Produce Sanitization.”
The technology relates to food safety and is intended to address two iss...
May 14, 2019, 10:05 AM
SIUE School of Engineering alumnus Ryan Freeman will serve as president of PayneCrest Electric, Inc., one of the St. Louis area’s largest electrical contractors.
Freeman earned a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering with a minor in math studies from SIUE in 2001.
Details on his latest career advancement are available in the Illinois Business Journal.
May 14, 2019, 9:40 AM
SIUE’s Honey Bee Association is growing, with more students joining forces to learn about bees and help care for the honey bee colonies on campus.
The student organization, under the faculty advisement of Jake Williams, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, offers students hands-on opportunities that take learning beyond the classroom.
The Telegraph highlighted the sweet student organization in an article written by Scott Marion and posted Monday, May 13.
May 14, 2019, 8:25 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Timothy Minnick has achieved some incredible, high-flying feats in his lifetime, some of which have gained national media attention.
A recent $10,000 win on the CBS reality television show Million Dollar Mile and a 2014 appearance on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior are a couple that stand out.
But, what many probably don’t know is that Minnick is more than a physical artist. The reality star, Bethalto police officer and Shinobi Fitne...
May 13, 2019, 3:40 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Educational Leadership graduated its seventh and most diverse class as 16 students earned the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership on Friday, May 10. The graduates received their doctoral hoods at a ceremony held earlier that day at the Morris University Center prior to the Graduate School commencement ceremony Friday night at the Vadalabene Center.
“The EdD in educational leadership program at SIUE is designed...
May 13, 2019, 3:18 PM
SIUE alumnus Allen Dorsey Jr. has been hired as chief operations officer of Sivia Law. Dorsey earned both a bachelor’s and master’s in business administration from SIUE in 1988 and 1991, respectively.
Details on Dorsey’s new leadership position are available in the Edwardsville Intelligencer.
May 13, 2019, 2:20 PM
SIUE’s Dennis Mares, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ criminal justice program shared his expertise in a Wallethub article on “2019’s Best & Worst States to be a Police Officer.”
May 13, 2019, 2:00 PM
The SIUE Cougar Rockets student organization has taken off with great success, completing its first high-powered rocket launch on campus in November 2018.
Edwardsville Intelligencer reporter Scott Marion featured the growing organization in the second of a two-part series of articles on space-related student organizations at SIUE. Read the story here.
May 10, 2019, 10:15 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor Randy Pembrook, PhD, conferred degrees upon 2,601 graduates during the spring 2019 commencement exercises Friday and Saturday, May 10-11 at the Vadalabene Center. All ceremonies are available on siue.edu/tv.
Pembrook congratulated the graduates on their hard work, persistence, and focus that propelled them to degree completion. “Your wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives have made SIUE a better institution during you...
May 9, 2019, 8:35 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) is creatively connecting with high school students in the region to inspire and share the possibilities within the pharmacy profession with the launch of its new Rxcellence program.
Through the program, current pharmacy students are visiting high school classrooms to engage students with a greater understanding of how the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) material they’re learning can be applied t...
May 8, 2019, 3:55 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s exciting present and promising future is due in part to its glorious past. The third annual Golden Graduate Reunion is one way of celebrating those who have helped make the University great. SIUE alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago have been invited to attend this celebration in their honor.
SIUE will welcome back approximately 90 reunion participants, which includes 48 Golden Graduates and their guests from Friday-Saturday, May 10-11.
Th...
May 8, 2019, 10:25 AM
In the Metro East, where can you find an array of fabulous hats, boundless energy, great fun and a love for supporting community work? The answer is the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society’s annual Meridian Derby.
The eighth annual Meridian Derby was held Tuesday, May 7 at Fairmount Park Racetrack’s Top of the Turf in Collinsville. Approximately 225 people, arrayed in their derby finest, enjoyed an afternoon of food, fun, fellowship and horseracing. TheBank of...
May 7, 2019, 11:00 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) recognized 25 nurse anesthesia doctoral candidates for the hard work they have put into preparing for their clinical training with a White Coat Ceremony held Friday, May 3 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom.
The registered nurses from the Midwest region are specializing in the practice of anesthesia. The students were selected from a competitive pool of more than 130 applicants. They will graduate in 2021 as th...
May 7, 2019, 10:50 AM
Senior English and German double major Robin Cummins hopes to one day inspire budding scholars in the same way her excitement for research surrounding the medieval period has been fostered during her undergraduate studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The Casey native will celebrate the finale of her undergraduate career during the College of Arts and Sciences’ commencement ceremony being held at noon on Saturday, May 11.
“I’ve enjoyed both the English and Ger...
May 7, 2019, 8:52 AM
At first sight, the small, demure English teacher could pass for a student herself. However, Bridget Nelson has earned high marks as a teacher with her Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School (CHS) students, because of her commitment and care to them and their education.
“Ms. Nelson is a stellar example of an excellent teacher,” said Gina Jeffries, EdD, CHS director. “During Teacher Appreciation Week, it is befitting to recogniz...
May 7, 2019, 8:45 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy student Brentsen Wolf has received a research fellowship for 2019-20 from the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) Gateway to Research Scholarship Program. Wolf is studying DNA mutations in the tumor cells of breast cancer patients.
According to Wolf, approximately 1 in 8 American women will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are ex...
May 6, 2019, 11:25 AM
The SIUE Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) student organization was highlighted in the Edwardsville Intelligencer Friday, May 3 by reporter Scott Marion.
The article is the first in a two-part series Marion is writing on space-related student organizations at SIUE.
May 6, 2019, 9:40 AM
It’s not a 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday job. It pulls at the heart-strings, bringing abundant highs and difficult lows. Teaching is a worthy professional calling for those who want to do good, be a support system and develop learners into leaders.
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-11. It’s a time to honor the incredible difference educators make in their daily...
May 6, 2019, 9:35 AM
SIUE alumna Amy Golley is among the 2019 YWCA of Alton Women of Distinction honorees.
An Alton native, Adams earned a bachelor’s in special education in 2002 from SIUE. She has served the community through her work with a number of organizations, including the Elijah P. Lovejoy committee and the Empowered 2B Me program at Alton High School.
Alton Telegraph writer Vicki Bennington posted this story on April 28.
The YWCA of Alton hosts its 29th annual Women of Distinction recognition cere...
May 6, 2019, 8:50 AM
A little rain couldn’t dampen the excitement surrounding a field trip to Edwardsville’s Watershed Nature Center on Tuesday, April 30. Educators brought samples of the Center’s beautiful landscape indoors to allow 15 young girls from Madison to engage in scientific exploration.
The girls, grades 5-8, are participating in the Urban Gardening program led by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research, E...
May 6, 2019, 8:35 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Woodland Hall resident Abigayle Orndorff has received the 2019-20 James R. Anderson Housing Scholarship. The Flanagan native is a freshman studying nursing.
The James R. Anderson Housing Scholarship is presented annually to an academically motivated student who has a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrated civic leadership in community service and Housing activities.
Orndorff is described as an exemplary student who is highly successful ...
May 6, 2019, 8:25 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville inducted six University Housing residents into the Red Storm Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) on Sunday, April 28.
The NRHH recognizes top leaders who exhibit outstanding leadership and service in University Housing. The six students join more than 150 University Housing residents to have been inducted since 2006.
SIUE Director of Housing Michael Schultz served as the event’s keynote speaker, focusing on leadership as a pill...
May 3, 2019, 3:11 PM
Great contributions in leadership and service were celebrated at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2019 Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony.
A total of 59 students, individuals and groups received accolades during the 29th annual celebration held Monday, April 29 in Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom.
“The Kimmel Leadership Awards is an important event, because it brings to light the impact each individual and organization can make on SIUE and th...
May 3, 2019, 8:55 AM
Perhaps it was the silent ‘p’ of psychology that made it seem like a magical area of study and first sparked the educational interest of a young Shanique Brown, jokes the now accomplished industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologist and academic.
Brown, a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna of the I/O psychology master’s program, turned that magical inspiration into a successful career after her passion for the discipline’s tremendous impact was solidified m...
May 2, 2019, 3:15 PM
The St. Louis American Chemistry Society (ACS) Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group and Chromatography Discussion Group hosted a joint regional meeting Thursday, April 25 at the NCERC at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Alexander Giachetti, a forensic toxicologist with the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner’s office, explained how his team utilizes Shimadzu products in their laboratory. Shimadzu is a global, leading manufacturer of analytical instrumentation. Shimadzu offers a uni...
May 2, 2019, 2:20 PM
The Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) honored Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) alumna Diana Isaacs, RPh, PharmD as a distinguished Under 40 award recipient for professional achievements and vision in the practice of pharmacy at its 141st Annual Conference held in mid-April in Columbus.
Isaacs has advanced diabetes patient care through clinical services, professional organization involvement and scholarly activities. She has initiated many new...
May 2, 2019, 2:10 PM
“Right now, people across the country are ready for a new generation to step up and lead.” Granite City native Zack Nunn is ready to put his words into action.
Nunn will graduate from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Saturday, May 11 with a bachelor’s in political science from the College of Arts and Sciences. He has already added a major leadership role to his resume, as this spring he was elected to the Granite City School Board.
“I’m excited to ge...
May 2, 2019, 9:00 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Department of Teaching and Learning hosted the state-wide College Instructors of Reading Professionals (CIRP) Early Career Conference on Saturday, April 27.
CIRP members and Early Career Award winners attended the conference that centered on the topic of “Linking Literacy and STEM: Incorporating Trade Books with Oral, Written and Visual Strategies.” Conference organizer Stephanie McAndrews, ...
May 1, 2019, 10:22 AM
Life in East St. Louis – as experienced and written by a few students at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School – will soon be on stage.
“This year, the students decided to write their own scenes about life in East St. Louis,” said Kathryn Bentley, associate professor in the Department of Theater and Dance, about the second year of her Sankofa Residency at the Charter High School (CHS).
Bentley’s weekly d...
May 1, 2019, 9:56 AM
Responding to the need and request of a community member and his family, Rebecca Harper, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center’s Learning Resource Library Center (LRC) director, held the instructional and encouraging session, “Tech Apps and Autism.”
The workshop was held as part of the LRC’s Lunch and Learn series on Wednesday, April 24 during Autism Awareness Month at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus.
“This was an e...
May 1, 2019, 8:40 AM
High school students entering grades 9-12 will be inspired to pursue an entrepreneurial future by learning the steps to transform an innovative idea into a successful business venture during Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Summer Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA).
Hosted by the SIUE School of business, the SEA will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 17-21 on SIUE’s campus. Registration is now open at siue.edu/summer/camps/summer-entrepreneurship-academy.
Partic...
May 1, 2019, 7:45 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) and Rend Lake College (RLC) have agreed to offer an accelerated path to a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN) that would allow students to complete their general education courses at RLC, earning an associate’s in nursing, then complete their baccalaureate nursing coursework online through SIUE.
Students can take classes at RLC for three years and begin a job in their profession, while working online to obtain their BSN f...
April 30, 2019, 1:30 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) international studies program hosted the third edition of International Studies Day on Friday, April 26 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom. The annual event engages the campus community in international affairs and promotes global career opportunities.
“We hope attendees gained new information concerning the realities and complexities of this world, and a hunger to find out more on their own or...
April 30, 2019, 8:45 AM
More than 180 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students from 30 degree programs showcased their Senior Assignments and Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) to the campus community during the annual Undergraduate Scholars Showcase held Thursday, April 25 in the Morris University Center (MUC).
The showcase highlighted the depth and variety of SIUE’s Senior Assignment, the culminating undergraduate experience, and URCA programs. Outstanding research and creative act...
April 29, 2019, 8:50 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior nursing major Paige Niepoetter aspires to become a life-changing cancer researcher. Given her drive and the applied experiences that have developed her passion for research, Niepoetter is positioned to achieve her dream of becoming a surgical oncologist specializing in breast cancer.
As a nursing student at SIUE, the Centralia native has capitalized upon the unique opportunity to work alongside faculty mentor Chaya Gopalan, PhD, to conduct resear...
April 29, 2019, 8:40 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s popular integrative studies undergraduate program has exceeded growth expectations by more than doubling its original enrollment goals in its first four years.
The program launched in 2015 with a target of 50 majors by its fifth year. Remarkably, SIUE now supports 102 integrative studies majors, with 47 students eligible to graduate from the program by summer 2019.
Currently, 20 students are pursuing the integrative studies completely online de...
April 29, 2019, 8:05 AM
Jim Gillentine has been awarded the 2019-20 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Employee Degree Completion Award. A five-member faculty committee selected Gillentine from a pool of seven candidates.
The Degree Completion Award program is administered by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration. The program is designed to allow employees to attend classes up to full time, if needed, for two semesters and complete their baccalaureate degree.
“Many SIUE emp...
April 26, 2019, 4:25 PM
SIUE alumna Dana Adams is among the 2019 YWCA of Alton Women of Distinction honorees from the Edwardsville area.
Adams received an SIUE Presidential Scholarship and earned a bachelor’s in biological sciences/medical sciences with a minor in psychology in 1989.
Edwardsville Intelligencer writer Vicki Bennington posted this story on April 24.
The YWCA of Alton hosts its 29th annual Women of Distinction recognition ceremony Thu., May 2, at the Commons at Lewis and Clark Community College.
April 26, 2019, 1:55 PM
Water is a unifying, life-giving resource and is something everyone needs to survive. This underlying message was the reason that Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Environmental Resources Training Center (ERTC) held its inaugural Water Symposium on Wednesday, April 24 at the Morris University Center.
“Regardless of how you look at water, whether it’s from the perspectives of supply, water treatment, waste water treatment, surface water run-off or infrastr...
April 26, 2019, 9:40 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) is celebrating the many achievements of current students and an aluma following the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists (ICHP)/Missouri Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) joint meeting held March 29-30 in Collinsville.
Earning recognition for their outstanding research were:
April 26, 2019, 8:40 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Springfest 2019, held April 22-25, offered students an upbeat opportunity to get involved and celebrate camaraderie as the spring semester draws to a close.
The annual celebration is coordinated by the Kimmel Student Involvement Center’s Campus Activities Board. This year’s theme was Under the Big Top, and featured camel rides, a fortune teller, juggling competitions, trivia night, cotton candy and more.
“The goal of Springf...
April 25, 2019, 2:25 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the spring 2019 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients.
The awards, valued at up to $500 each, will support the research and creative activities of 43 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Engineering; Pharmacy; and Education, Health and Human Behavior.
A complete list of the spring 2019 RGGS recipients is available at siue.edu/graduate-students/a...
April 25, 2019, 1:57 PM
Students enrolled in academic courses as part of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) completed a year of real-life community development projects in partnership with the City of Alton.
The yearlong partnership brought together students from seven different disciplines with the goal of advancing local resilience and sustainability based on community-identified environmental, social and economic issues and needs.
Projects in Alton...
April 25, 2019, 11:40 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior Beth Garcia, of Mascoutah, has been awarded a Boren Scholarship to study at Korea University in Seoul, South Korea, from August 2019 through June 2020. A senior majoring in international studies and English, Garcia will study Korean language and culture.
Prestigious Boren Scholarships are provided by the U.S. National Security Education Program to provide funding for undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions ...
April 24, 2019, 12:55 PM
SIUE alumna Theresa San Luis Teller returned to campus on Tuesday, April 23 to present “Tuning Out Stigma,” a personal story of perseverance supported by valuable mentorship. She offered remarks and shared her talents as a pianist at the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability.
While at SIUE, Teller formed a bond with mentor Lora Miles, former associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs. The mentorship program that helped make a positive difference in Teller’s life curren...
April 24, 2019, 11:20 AM
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has received a $2 million grant from the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF). The SDM will build a medical operating suite with general anesthesia capabilities for children with special dental care needs within a new Graduate Programs Patient Clinic.
The grant will allow the SIU SDM to annually serve an additional 550 pediatric patients requiring oral health services performed under general anesthesia...
April 24, 2019, 9:50 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) had much to celebrate at its 12th Annual Scholarship Luncheon, including dramatic growth in enrollment and program development, thriving global initiatives and national recognition for its high-quality programs and value.
SON Dean Laura Bernaix, PhD, RN, highlighted those accolades and more during the event held Thursday, April 18 in honor of donor generosity and student excellence. Nearly 45 SON students received scholarship...
April 24, 2019, 9:05 AM
Several faculty, staff and students went on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Morris University Center rooftop outside Fixins’ Restaurant, but it was not to lift their spirits or seek sunrays. The crew began planting vegetables in SIUE’s Rooftop Teaching Garden on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, in hopes of supplying produce for the University’s food sustainability consortium.
The planting session was one of several environmentally centered activities held Monda...
April 23, 2019, 9:50 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is introducing a new master of public health (MPH) degree program offered through the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s (SEHHB) Department of Applied Health. The first cohort will begin in fall 2019.
The MPH is an interdisciplinary program that addresses the health of worldwide populations, covering the five core areas of public health, including biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health policy and managemen...
April 23, 2019, 9:45 AM
From hundreds of colorful miniature toys, gadgets and non-descript items, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students fashioned several sustainable communities, per instructions of urban planning specialist Gerardo Sandoval, PhD.
Sandoval, an associate professor in the Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management at the University of Oregon, spoke to the introduction to sociology class of Darcy Schmidgall, instructor in the Department of Sociology, during his visit to campu...
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