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Construction of a user-friendly, attractive pedestrian mall on the east side of Faner Hall began this week. The project includes replacing walkways, adding landscaping and seating areas, and improving outdoor lighting. (Photo by Andrea Hahn)
Wiltowski named coal research center director
May 16, 2012 1:00 AM
A long-time researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will lead its flagship coal research center on an ongoing basis, after serving as its interim leader since last summer.
details >>Study explores landfills’ impacts on counties
May 16, 2012 1:00 AM
Even the best efforts to create a “green” society can’t totally eliminate trash, it seems. It’s got to go somewhere, and the ‘where’ has repercussions, good or bad.
details >>New $1.7 million grant funds Asian carp research
May 14, 2012 1:00 AM
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale who are leading the way in combating the invasive Asian carp species will be able to continue their work with the help of nearly $1.7 million in new grant money.
details >>University earns recognition for volunteerism
05/15/12
For the fifth consecutive year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale has earned national recognition for its commitment to volunteerism.
details >>Engineering team finishes in top six in Cornell Cup
05/10/12
Southern Illinois University Carbondale students engineered their way to a high finish last week at a contest open to all colleges and universities in the United States.
details >>Daily Egyptian honors eight staff members
05/14/12
The Daily Egyptian, the student newspaper at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, honored eight staff members recently for their contributions to the award-winning publication’s success.
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