April 2016
29 April 2016, 10:45 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Undergraduate Scholars Showcase, held Thursday, April 28, featured the depth and variety of learning experiences offered by the University’s Senior Assignment and Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) programs.
More than 100 students, representing nearly 40 different departments and programs showcased the...
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28 April 2016, 1:35 PM
The Illinois Board of Higher Education has recently been approved a new undergraduate degree in international studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to begin in fall 2016.
The Bachelor of Arts in international studies, offered by the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), will focus on the complex social, political, economic and cultural interrelations tha...
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28 April 2016, 9:04 AM
For Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) graduates seeking to advance their educations and health care careers, pharmacy residency programs provide one such avenue.
Residencies provide postgraduate training, allowing the resident to practice direct patient care and practice management under the supervision of an experienced preceptor. Residen...
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28 April 2016, 9:01 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Suzuki program is celebrating 50 years of successfully inspiring young musicians and instilling in them a love of violin, viola and cello. The program held it’s spring concert on Sunday, April 24.
The Riverbender.com’s Dan Brannen featured the program and its director Vera McCoy-Sulentic, and highlighted the spring...
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27 April 2016, 4:15 PM
Brothers Gerald and Brian Bach have joined forces as co-owners of Gaslight Vinyl, a new high performance digital print studio in downtown Belleville.
Older brother Gerald was raised in print shops and schooled in graphic design, having worked for a major telecommunications company for more than 10 years. Younger brother Brian spent eight years in the Army with two combat ...
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27 April 2016, 3:56 PM
The Charles and Helen Foster Adaptive Learning Classroom, located in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Peck Hall, is an innovative space that allows for the continuous reimagining of teaching and learning across all academic disciplines.
Through a six-figure gift to the University from Tom Foster, PhD, professor of physics, and Ann Robertson, the visionary...
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27 April 2016, 11:50 AM
St. Louis entertainer Erin Bode is the featured artist for Lovejoy Library’s “Night in the Stacks” fundraiser Saturday, May 14, at 6 p.m. on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus.
More than 70 autographed music-themed auction items, many from artists who once performed at the Mississippi River Festival, will be available on Lovejoy’s...
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27 April 2016, 9:05 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Chief Petty Officer Darryl G. Howlett Jr. recently retired from the United States Navy, concluding a career that took him around the world.
During his service for the Navy Reserve, Howlett held positions for the U.S. Pacific Command as an information systems technician chief petty officer, leading chief petty officer, join...
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26 April 2016, 1:55 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 2016 Kimmel Leadership Awards Ceremony, held Monday, April 25 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom, recognized students, faculty, staff and community members for their outstanding contributions in leadership and service.
More than 150 individuals and organizations were honored with such accolades as outstanding st...
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26 April 2016, 1:00 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s “Black Lives Matter Reloaded – A Community Dialogue on Microaggressions” drew approximately 200 SIUE students, staff, faculty and other community members Monday, April 25, to the Morris University Center Conference Center. The SIUE Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion presented the event....
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26 April 2016, 9:25 AM
The loyal support of West Belleville patrons is a welcome sight for long-time resident Nick Renfro, owner of Nick & Vito’s Meat & Deli.
As Nick & Vito’s prepares to celebrate two years in business in mid-May, Renfro says the support from the Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has also been a facto...
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26 April 2016, 8:25 AM
Thanks to a new partnership with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SIUE SON), Baptist Health Madisonville (Kentucky) nurses can obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing in as little as one year from the comfort of their own homes and on a schedule that fits their lives.
“We are excited to work with Baptist Health to offer our online, a...
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25 April 2016, 2:04 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB) spotlighted student achievement and recognized its generous donors at its Honors Celebration, held Saturday, April 23 in the Morris University Center Conference Center.
Approximately 200 students, parents, donors, sponsors, faculty and staff were in attendance as more than...
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25 April 2016, 8:31 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing (SON) hosted its 9th Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 21 in SIUE’s Morris University Center. The event celebrated exceptional student achievement and recognized the impactful support of the School’s sponsors.
Scholarships and awards totaling more than $35,000 were presente...
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25 April 2016, 7:55 AM
SIUE earned its first Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Tennis Tournament championship and NCAA Division I tournament berth with a 4-1 victory over UT Martin Sunday, April 24 in Nashville.
The win was the Cougars' 11th straight victory, redeeming their last loss March 18 against UT Martin.
SIUE lost the doubles point to fall behind 1-0 in three matc...
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22 April 2016, 5:20 PM
SIUE student leaders organized a demonstration that drew a crowd of approximately 300 to support Illinois higher education and SIUE Friday afternoon in downtown Edwardsville.
Staff writer Madeline Gerard wrote this account for the Riverbender.com.
KMOX Radio reporter Brett Blume filed this report for KMOX Radio.
Alton Telegraph writer Kelsey Landis posted this story.
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22 April 2016, 11:43 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students from Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG), the community health education student organization, celebrated Earth Day by collecting trash and debris from the SIUE bike trails.
“As health educators, environmental health and protection is part of what we do,” said Corinne Goodall, president of ESG and senior majoring in communi...
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22 April 2016, 9:50 AM
The Center for Spirituality and Sustainability will be holding its 13th annual Leadership Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in the LeClaire Room on the N. O. Nelson Campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Edwardsville.
Each year the Center bestows two awards, one for Spiritual Leadership and one for Leadership in Sustainability. These dual awards re...
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22 April 2016, 8:25 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted Foreign Service Officer Robert Neus, the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomat in Residence for the Midwest, on campus on Tuesday, April 19. Neus spoke to approximately 50 students and faculty about the mission of the U.S. Foreign Service and its internship, fellowship and career opportunities.
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21 April 2016, 4:56 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy (SOP) year three students marked the next step toward becoming pharmacists at the School’s Pinning Ceremony, held Thursday, April 21 in SIUE’s Meridian Ballroom.
Pins were presented to 73 students, with approximately 40 faculty, staff and other guests looking on. The receipt of their pin signifies th...
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21 April 2016, 4:16 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center (SIUE ESLC) is participating in Give STL Day on Tuesday, May 3. Give STL Day is part of a national fundraising event called Give Local America (GLA). During the 24-hour nationwide crowd funding event, individuals can make online donations in support of the SIUE ESLC and hundreds of other nonprofits by visi...
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21 April 2016, 2:59 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for STEM Research, Education and Outreach is co-sponsoring a unique event aimed at testing and expanding cyber-security skills and awareness.
Hack the Arch 2016, presented by The Military Cyber Professionals Association – St. Louis, will be held from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 in SIUE’s Morris Univers...
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21 April 2016, 8:35 AM
Members of the Edwardsville City Council have approved a lease agreement with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to operate Cougar Lake Pool and make it available to members of the community. The Village of Glen Carbon is considering an Intergovernmental Agreement in order to make the pool available to its residents.
The pool sits adjacent to the Cougar Lake and in...
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20 April 2016, 2:42 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is celebrating Springfest, the longest running annual event on campus, April 18-22. This year’s theme is Welcome to the Jungle.
The week-long event features a giant banana split in a canoe, games, music, a student organization fair, glow run and lip sync competition. Jay Pharoah, SNL cast member, will perform ...
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20 April 2016, 10:05 AM
Nearly 300 alumni, faculty, staff, students, community partners and friends gathered at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s 2016 special alumni reunion and campaign recognition gala Saturday, April 16. The event took place in the Saint Louis Zoo Living World and included a reception, dinner and featured speakers.
Attendees were welcomed...
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20 April 2016, 9:30 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy Class of 2018 students are collaborating with the Metro East Humane Society to ensure the health of both pets and their owners.
A Pet Vaccination Clinic will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 23 at the Metro East Humane Society. Low-cost vaccinations will be provided for pets, and free blood pressure scre...
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19 April 2016, 4:30 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host “Black Lives Matter Reloaded – A Community Dialogue on Microaggressions” Monday, April 25, in the Morris University Center Conference Center. The SIUE Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion will present the event.
“Microaggressions are common verbal, behavioral and environmental indigniti...
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19 April 2016, 4:10 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Connie M. Borror, PhD, has been awarded the 2016 Shewhart Medal, the highest award granted by the American Society for Quality (ASQ). She is the first woman to have received the award in its 67-year history.
The coveted industry award recognizes “outstanding leadership in the field of modern quality control.” T...
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19 April 2016, 3:40 PM
A team of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville industrial engineering students led by senior Mert Gover captured first place in SIUE’s “TheOther40” Business Plan Competition for 2016. The Entrepreneurs’ Club of SIUE hosted the competition for the sixth year and held its final pitch event Monday, April 11 at the SIUE Morris University Center.
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19 April 2016, 8:33 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted more than 240 individuals at the 108th Annual Meeting of the Illinois State Academy of Science (ISAS) held Friday-Saturday, April 15-16 in the Science West Building.
The event was open to the public and featured more than 130 research posters and more than 40 oral presentations from students representing 18 public and priva...
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18 April 2016, 1:05 PM
Four years after the tragic loss of two Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students in an off-campus apartment fire, the victims’ families and attorneys are releasing a fire safety video to more than 200 universities nationwide. Lauren Petersen and Lacy Siddall lost their lives in an off-campus apartment fire on April 22, 2012.
The Petersen and Siddall famili...
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18 April 2016, 11:07 AM
The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SDM) emphasized the significant, global impact of research and scholarship for practitioners and patients at its 2016 Research Day held Tuesday, April 12.
The event began with a presentation on “The Role of the Astute Clinician in Therapeutic Innovation” by guest speaker Dr. Sharon Gordon, the inaugur...
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18 April 2016, 9:50 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognized 210 outstanding students with 244 scholarships and awards at its 2016 Honors Day Convocation. The celebrated students are pursuing degrees within the College’s nearly two dozen departments and programs.
The event, held Sunday, April 17 in the Morris University Center Meridian...
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18 April 2016, 8:25 AM
As part of SIUE’s Arts & Issues series, retired astronaut Jim Lovell spoke to a sold-out crowd in the Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom Friday, April 15. Alton Telegraph reporter Kelsey Landis covered the event. Read the story.
KTVI reporter Alex Fees also posted this video story.
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15 April 2016, 9:33 AM
The thick, vibrant foliage on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 2,660-acre campus is a natural beauty in which visitors and the campus community delight.
Beginning in 1962 and spanning well into the 1970s, SIUE horticultural staff worked tirelessly to create a meticulously planned landscaping design that allowed for campus growth and emphasized the natural...
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14 April 2016, 3:25 PM
Students from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Early Childhood Center (ECC) admired their creative work being displayed at the 6th Annual Children’s Art Exhibit this week. The young artists’ creations are featured in the Morris University Center Gallery through noon on Friday, April 15.
The exhibit is in connection with the National Association fo...
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14 April 2016, 11:54 AM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has presented Jeremy Jewell, PhD, with the 2016-2018 Hoppe Research Professor Award. Jewell, a professor of psychology in the SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, is being recognized for his contributions to his field of study.
Jewell’s project, “Investigating the Effectiveness of Co...
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14 April 2016, 11:35 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Interim Chancellor Stephen Hansen has appointed Rich Walker as interim vice chancellor for administration. The appointment is contingent upon SIU Board of Trustees approval.
Walker steps into the role as Vice Chancellor for Administration (VCA) Kenn Neher has announced his intention to retire at the end of May 2016. Walker current...
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14 April 2016, 9:55 AM
Registration is now open for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Odyssey Science Camps being held from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 18-29.
The SIUE STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Center offers seven different focus groups, designed for students entering grades 2-9.
The camps provide children an opportunity to experience the exciteme...
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13 April 2016, 2:55 PM
The late Captain John E. Tipton today became the first Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ROTC graduate to be inducted to the United States Army ROTC Hall of Fame. The enshrinement took place in the Morris University Center Goshen Lounge and also served as celebration of the Army ROTC’s 100th anniversary.
“A U.S. Army officer is a leader, a...
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13 April 2016, 12:47 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of Admissions hosted nine Chicago-area high school counselors on Friday, April 8, to offer a glimpse of the beautiful campus and an opportunity to meet and converse with Edwardsville community leaders.
During the visit, Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton, Director of Police Jay Keeven and Economic/Community Development Direc...
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13 April 2016, 8:24 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sarah Luesse, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received the Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award for FY17. The SIUE Graduate School granted the award in recognition of Luesse’s outstanding research and scholarly activities.
Luesse will receive a combi...
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12 April 2016, 4:36 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted approximately 200 budding scientists at the 32nd Annual Science and Engineering Research Challenge held April 2. Multiple trophies and monetary awards were doled out to local 5-12th grade students who excelled in the research, experimental and written components of the event.
The Science and Engineering Research Challenge i...
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12 April 2016, 3:50 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville junior vocal performance major Ramon DeShazer, of Edwardsville, has been honored by the Office of Student Financial Aid as the 2016 Student Employee of the Year. The award recognizes DeShazer’s tremendous contributions and dedication to his position as mail clerk in University Housing’s Cougar Village.
April 10-15 has ...
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11 April 2016, 1:40 PM
Cem Karacal, PhD, has been recommended as the new dean of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering after a national search. Karacal has served as interim dean since December 2015. His permanent appointment is contingent upon SIU Board of Trustees approval.
Karacal, professor and former associate dean in the School of Engineering, replaces Hasan ...
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11 April 2016, 1:10 PM
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine’s Assistant Professor Asha Eapen, PhD, has been presented the Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award from the SIUE Graduate School for FY17. The award recognizes Eapen’s research and it’s promise of making significant contributions to her field of study, the School and the University.
Eapen will rec...
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11 April 2016, 8:45 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named Jim Monahan as director of graduate and international admission. Monahan assumes his SIUE responsibilities beginning Monday, May 16.
Susan Morgan, PhD, associate dean for research and graduate studies in the SIUE Graduate School led the search committee.
“Jim has a strong history of working collaboratively with co...
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8 April 2016, 4:30 PM
Dr. Laura Bernaix has been recommended as the new dean of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing. Bernaix has served as interim dean since June 2014, and her permanent appointment is contingent upon SIU Board of Trustees approval.
Bernaix is an alumnus of SIUE and brings 27 years of academic experience as a faculty member at the University. During...
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7 April 2016, 3:00 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy faculty members Drs. Kelly Gable, Chris Herndon and Jessica Kerr have worked with the Illinois Pharmacists Association to develop and administer online training for pharmacists to help prevent opioid overdose.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of opioid overdoses in t...
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7 April 2016, 12:40 PM
Find out how a master’s in healthcare informatics from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville can help you advance your career. Register today for an information session from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23 in SIUE Founders Hall, Room 2300, and learn more about this fully online program.
“With increasing demand for electronic health records and profess...
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6 April 2016, 1:59 PM
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Music will present an adapted rendition of the comedic and nostalgic production I Do! I Do!, opening April 14 in Abbott Auditorium on campus.
The musical will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 14-16 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17.
In its original form, Harvey Schmidt’s I Do! I D...
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6 April 2016, 8:32 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Applied Health in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior now offers a bachelor’s in nutrition, an academic program that places emphasis on the relationships between nutrients and human health.
A class students are finding especially unique is the program’s Food and Culture course. It&#...
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6 April 2016, 8:25 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Kim Durr, chief of staff in the Office of the Chancellor, has been appointed chair-elect of the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education (NAPAHE) Board of Directors. Durr will assume the chair post beginning Summer 2017.
The mission of the NAPAHE is to enhance the profession of its more than 650 ...
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5 April 2016, 11:25 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Patty Navin will serve as the first executive director of the Edwardsville Community Foundation. As executive director, Navin aims to accelerate the Foundation’s growth and enhance its community impact.
Navin earned a bachelor’s in business administration, specializing in professional accounting, from the SIUE ...
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5 April 2016, 11:14 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Department of Theater and Dance will present The Trojan Women at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 through Saturday, April 23 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24 in Dunham Hall Theater on campus.
Written by Euripides, with a new translation by Nicholas Rudall, The Trojan Women presents a bleak and agonizing portrait of war's brutality insp...
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5 April 2016, 9:42 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men's and women's track and field will hold the Derek Drew Mile Saturday, April 16, to help their teammate's battle with leukemia. The event will be held at 12 p.m. at Ralph Korte Stadium the day of the SIUE Gateway Classic.
Drew is a senior sprinter and hurdler from Oswego, Ill. He was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia ...
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4 April 2016, 1:22 PM
The Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is celebrating along with its clients, a mother-daughter team who has opened a creative studio in downtown O’Fallon, Ill.
Art Gecko Creative Studio, 125 East State Street, is the brainchild of retired art teacher Robin Springer and her daughter and fellow de...
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4 April 2016, 11:05 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Bass Master Club members Zach Hartnagel, of Edwardsville, and Dalton Wesley, of Worden, both civil engineering majors in the School of Engineering, snagged first place in the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) College Fishing Kentucky Lake Open held April 1-2 in Gilbertsville, Ky.
Their championship guarantees them a spot to compete i...
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4 April 2016, 9:29 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sohyung Cho, PhD, associate professor of industrial engineering in the School of Engineering, has received the University’s inaugural Concept Commercialization Award in conjunction with a corresponding School of Medicine Concept Development Award, both aimed at supporting innovation and encouraging industry investment...
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1 April 2016, 2:52 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Bryan Gonterman has been named AT&T’s vice president and general manager in New York and New Jersey. In his new role, Gonterman will manage more than 2,250 employees and oversee business at nearly 200 retail locations.
Gonterman earned a bachelor’s in business administration and finance from SIUE in 1999. He wa...
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1 April 2016, 9:43 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Cristina De Meo, professor in the Department of Chemistry in the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences, was presented the 2016 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award at the Paul Simon Luncheon held Tuesday, March 29, during the 20th Annual Graduate School Spring Research Symposium.
The award, named in honor of famed Illi...
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1 April 2016, 9:01 AM
General Colin L. Powell, one of the most respected leaders in American history, appeared in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Meridian Ballroom Thursday, March 31.
Powell spoke to an audience of more than 200 at the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities’ (MJCHF) inaugural dinner. His appearance marked the launch of a speaker series for the MJCHF i...
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