SIU in the News - March, 2024

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Eclipse coverage

Media attention to the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse is increasing as the big event draws closer.

Economic impact — Bloomberg (subscription required) — March 28, 2024

Eclipse research, crafts, events — WAND-TV — March 27, 2024

Eclipse countdown — KFVS-TV — March 27, 2024

Eclipse parking — WPSD-TV — March 25, 2024

Telescope testing — KFVS-TV — March 27, 2024

Eclipse reactions — Atlas Obscura — March 26, 2024

Travel Smart with Jodie — March 27, 2024


Chancellor Austin Lane talks about the Saluki basketball coaching search

Chancellor Austin Lane discusses SIU Carbondale’s search for a new men’s basketball coach.

WSIU Radio — March 27, 2024


Baltimore port closure could impact Illinois

Gregory D. DeYong, associate professor of operations management, discusses the potential supply chain impact from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

WAND-TV — March 27, 2024


SIU hosts Math Day to dozens of area schools

More than 600 students from 28 schools participated in the annual Math Field Day at SIU.

WSIL-TV — March 26, 2024


Students from 30 schools attend SIU Math Field Day

The annual SIU Math Field Day on March 26 is highlighted.

KFVS-TV — March 26, 2024


Capitol View — March 23, 2024

SIU System President Dan Mahony discusses changes in higher education, the recent SIU Day in Springfield, and efforts to position the SIU System for the future.

WSIU-TV — March 23, 2024


How two eclipses in seven years put this town on the map

Bob Baer, specialist, School of Physics and Applied Physics and co-chair of Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017-2024 Steering Committee, discusses the April 8 total solar eclipse.

Washington Post — March 23, 2024


SIU researcher using eclipse to study small town tourism: 'We found some interesting facts'

Ruopu Li, associate professor of geography and environmental resources in the School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, discusses his work to study tourism for the April 8 total solar eclipse.

WQAD-TV, Moline, Illinois — March 20, 2024


ABC News and Nat Geo partner to produce 2-hour live special ‘Eclipse Across America’ on April 8

In a roundup of eclipse coverage, article includes visit by ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee and astrophysicist Jedidah Isler to SIU Carbondale.

Variety/Yahoo Lifestyle and other outlets – March 22, 2024


Passing Through Shadow: Antonio Martinez

Antonio Martinez, associate professor, School of Art and Design, discusses “Passing Into Shadow” exhibition and the eclipse.

Union Street Podcast – March 18, 2024


‘Shiver down the spine’ total solar eclipse to stun Illinois again in ‘very rare’ event

Carbondale is highlighted among the places to be for the April 8 total solar eclipse.

Sky News, Middlesex, England — March 22, 2024


NewsRadio WJPF interview with Brian Croft

Brian Croft, director, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, discusses the Maple Syrup Festival.

WJPF Morning Newswatch — March 22, 2024


SIU students take part in Saluki Day of Service

The annual Saluki Day of Service is highlighted.

WSIL-TV — March 23, 2024


SIU wraps up annual Maple Syrup Festival in Carbondale

The Maple Syrup Festival is featured.

WSIL-TV — March 24, 2024


SIU hosts Small Business Day event

Melissa Ray Roach, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center, discusses the center's services.

WSIL-TV — March 21, 2024


SIUC researchers use geotagged social media messages to track total eclipse visitors

Ruopu Li, associate professor of geography and environmental resources in the School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, discusses using geospatial science to gain insight on eclipse visitors for the April 8 total solar eclipse.

KMOX-AM — March 18, 2024


What the Mike Bost, Darren Bailey election results tell us about the Republican Party

John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, analyzes results from the 12th District U.S. House Republican primary on March 19.

Belleville News-Democrat/Yahoo News — March 20, 2024


Democrats more concerned over potential third-party candidates than Republicans

John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the concern for third-party and independent candidates running in the 2024 presidential election and disenfranchised Republican voters.

KMOX-AM — March 18, 2024


Are you voting in today’s Illinois primary election?

John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the March 19 Republican primary battle between incumbent 12th District U.S. Rep. Mike Bost and challenger Darren Bailey, historical perspectives of the state's primaries and interesting races to watch.

The 21st Show/Illinois Public Media — March 19, 2024


Top eclipse tips for observers on the path of totality in the United States

SIU is among the list of how three cities in the United States are celebrating the solar eclipse.

SubaruDrive.com — March 18, 2024


The best place to watch the eclipse in Illinois

SIU Carbondale is noted as the top spot to watch the April 8 total solar eclipse.

Y105-FM/WDBQ-AM, Dubuque, Iowa — March 17, 2024


Congressional primary races to watch in Tuesday’s elections

John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, provides thoughts on the 12th District U.S. House of Representatives March 19 Republican primary.

Bloomberg — March 18, 2024


NewsRadio WJPF interview with John Jackson

John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the March 19 Illinois primary and the importance of independent voters.

WJPF Morning Newswatch — March 18, 2024


Thinking of seeing this year's total solar eclipse? Here's what you need to know

The university’s festivities for the April 8 total solar eclipse are highlighted.

Rockford Register Star — March 19, 2024


Total Solar Eclipse coverage

SIU Carbondale is continuing to receive coverage about the April 8 total solar eclipse. Here is a sampling.

BBC — March 8, 2024

FOX Weather/MSN/Yahoo! — March 17, 2024

Science.NASA.gov — March 14, 2024

Axios.com — March 14, 2024

Chicago Sun-Times — March 14, 2024

St. Louis Magazine — March 13, 2024

Louisville Public Media/WKMS Radio and elsewhere — March 10, 2024

Chicago Tribune — March 14, 2024

WAND-TV — March 8, 2024

Architectural Digest/Yahoo Lifestyle — March 8, 2024

Suburban Chicagoland — March 11, 2024

WSIU Radio — March 11, 2024

Daily Journal — March 11, 2024

WTTW-Chicago — March 11, 2024

Fox 32 Chicago/Yahoo News — March 9, 2024

NBC-TV Channel 5 Chicago/YouTube (news conference) — March 9, 2024

NBC-TV Channel 5 Chicago— March 9, 2024

(Eclipse festival planning) KFVS-TV — March 8, 2024

(Eclipse preparedness) KFVS-TV — March 8, 2024

KBSI-TV — March 8, 2024

WPSD-TV — March 8, 2024

Thrillist.com — March 12, 2024

Aol.com — March 11, 2024

Peoria Journal-Star — March 12, 2024


Joan Esposito Live, Local and Progressive

John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the impact of uncontested Illinois primary races and the March 19 Republican primary battle between incumbent 12th District U.S. Rep. Mike Bost and challenger Darren Bailey.

WCPT Radio, Willow Springs, Illinois — March 11, 2024


Should we change the primary process in Illinois?

John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses Illinois’ primary system.

Center for Illinois Politics — March 13, 2024


Aviation Career Day scheduled by SIU and American Airlines

The annual aviation career day partnership between the School of Aviation and American Airlines is highlighted.

WSIL-TV — March 10, 2024


Lt. Governor Stratton convenes women and girls in Chicago and Carbondale

The visit by Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to campus earlier this month is highlighted.

Chicago Crusader — March 12, 2024


SIU project could grow out-of-this-world crops

The SIU project involving the U.S. Department of Energy Algae Prize 2023-2025 Competition is highlighted.

Quincy Herald-Whig — March 9, 2024


SIU School of Law Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute seeks students

The School of Law Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute is featured.

Washington Courier Online — March 13, 2024


SIU to host Maple Syrup Festival March 23-24

The annual Maple Syrup Festival is highlighted.

Paducah Sun — March 12, 2024


Total eclipse crossroads: Southern Illinois prepares for second total solar eclipse in 7 years 

Sarah Vanvooren, director of events and outreach, discusses events that will be going on in connection with the April 8 total solar eclipse. 

Fox Weather/Yahoo News — March 5, 2024 


Illinois voters get no choice of candidates in nearly 90% of state-level primaries 

John Shaw and John Jackson, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discuss reasons for Illinois’ lack of primary participation. 

Capitol News Illinois/St. Louis Public Radio/ABC 7 News Chicago — March 5, 2024 


Will we be surprised by any of the results on Super Tuesday? 

John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the March 5 Super Tuesday Republican primary and GOP primary candidate Nikki Haley’s future.  

KMOX Radio — March 5, 2024 


NewsRadio WJPF interview with Blair Allen and Bob Baer  

Bob Baer, specialist, School of Physics and Applied Physics and co-chair of Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017-2024 Steering Committee, and Blair Allen, NASA EDGE, discuss the April 8 total solar eclipse. 

WJPF Morning Newswatch — March 5, 2024 


NewsRadio WJPF interview with Ken Mulligan 

Kenneth Mulligan, associate professor, political science, discusses the March 5 Super Tuesday primary election results and what it means for the November general election, along with the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent, unanimous decision to allow former President Donald Trump on the ballot. 

WJPF Morning Newswatch — March 6, 2024 


SIU Carbondale to cancel classes for total solar eclipse 

Corinne Brevik, assistant professor of practice, School of Physics and Applied Physics, discusses the rarity of total solar eclipses ahead of the April 8 event.  

WSIL-TV — March 6, 2024 


SIU calling for volunteers to help with eclipse events 

Gena Albert, associate dean of students, discusses the need for volunteers to help with the April 8 total solar eclipse. 

KFVS-TV — March 4, 2024 


Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosting solar eclipse party on April 8 

The university’s watch party for the April 8 total solar eclipse is highlighted. 

WQAD-TV — March 5, 2024


Downstate Illinois congressional race highlights the GOP’s hard move to the right

John Shaw and John Jackson, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discuss the political dynamics in the 12th District Republican primary.

Chicago Tribune/Yahoo News and other outlets — March 4, 2024


Women in agriculture conference brings 600 high school students to SIU

The Women Changing the Face of Ag Conference, which featured Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as keynote speaker, is highlighted.

Southern Illinoisan/WPSD-TV — March 1, 2024


SIU Carbondale holds women in agriculture event

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton spoke to about 600 young women from Illinois FFA high school chapters, along with industry supporters, at the Women Changing the Face of Ag Conference.

WSIL-TV — March 1, 2024


SIU holds Aviation Career Fair in Murphysboro

The School of Aviation’s fall aviation career fair is highlighted.

WSIL-TV — March 1, 2024


SIU Carbondale hosts NASA astrophysicist for solar eclipse talk

Nour Rawafi, the astrophysicist leading NASA’s Parker Solar Probe project, spoke on March 1 as part of the “Journey to the Eclipse” series.

WPSD-TV — March 1, 2024


Day of Giving Success: More than 2,600 Salukis Donate Over $3.1M

The success of the Feb. 28 SIU Day of Giving is highlighted.

WSIU Radio — March 1, 2024


SIU student discusses trans-Atlantic slave trade, ancestral healing for BHM

Mildred Williams, program coordinator, Student Multicultural Resource Center, discusses the 2024 Black History Month theme, “Ancestral Healing.”

Southern Illinoisan — March 1, 2024


SIU Carbondale holds Women's History Month event

A March 2 artist talk with Mel Watkin as part of Sharp Museum's Women's Voices 4: Pushing Boundaries exhibition is highlighted.

WSIL-TV — March 1, 2024


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