SIU Today - August 25, 2014
SIU names 2014 Chancellor’s Academic Scholars
Exceptional efforts in the classroom and in their communities are among the qualities of each of this year’s students named Chancellor’s Academic Scholars. The academic scholarship is the university’s most prestigious award and covers tuition, fees and room and board for four years. More
Proposals sought for women’s leadership conference
The inaugural SIU Women’s Leadership Conference is accepting proposals from faculty, staff and graduate students for its event on Sept. 19 at the Student Center. The conference, which will be open to undergraduate students and high school seniors, will focus on developing future women leaders. More
Weight Watchers meeting is Thursday
An informational meeting regarding the upcoming SIU Weight Watchers program is at 12:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28, in the Student Center Ohio Room. More
Research looks at chili pepper in hearing loss reduction study
Dr. Leonard Rybak, professor emeritus of surgery in the Division of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and SIU Carbondale Distinguished Scholar, has received a five-year federal grant to continue his studies of how to reduce hearing loss in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. More
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