SIU in the News - April, 2020

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SIU enrollment numbers provide 'reasons for optimism' despite uncertain times

Southern Illinoisan – April 30, 2020

… and Interim SIU Carbondale Chancellor John Dunn both said that they feel good about fall enrollment heading into late spring.


Southern Illinois wants freedom, not more J.B. Pritzker coronavirus rules, folks say

Belleville News-Democrat – April 30, 2020

It was inevitable that tensions between Chicago, Springfield and southern Illinois would flare during the pandemic, said Sheila Simon, a law professor at Southern Illinois University and former lieutenant governor under Gov. Pat Quinn.


Energy police chief's letter sparks debate about gubernatorial powers, stay-home order

Southern Illinoisan – April 27, 2020

Sheila Simon, an assistant professor of law at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, wasn’t so sure of Ladd’s or Robinson’s position.


Saluki Cares foundation raises money for SIU students

WSIL-TV – April 22, 2020

The SIU emergency fund, Saluki Cares Student Emergency Fund, has raised more than $240,000 for students.


Activists advocate for compassionate release of detainees at Pulaski County Detention Center

Daily Egyptian – April 22, 2020

Cindy Buys, Interim Dean of SIU’s Law School, said less than half of the people who are deported from the country have any criminal record and releasing them would not pose a danger to the public. 


Newsradio WJPF interview with John Dunn

Newradio WJPF – April 21, 2020

Chancellor John M. Dunn discusses the university’s activities and faculty, staff and student response to the pandemic.


SIU makes face shields

KFVS-TV – April 20, 2020

Lingguo Bu, curriculum and instruction and Harvey Henson, STEM Education Research Center, discuss the manufacture of 3D-printed face shields for delivery to Southern Illinois Healthcare.


Ask The Experts: Safely Navigating the Application Process

Wallethub.com – April 20, 2020

James Lockwood, finance, discusses the impact the pandemic could have on people obtaining credit and offers advice for those having trouble obtaining credit cards.


Statesmanship is achievable, Simon institute director says

State Journal-Register – April 19, 2020

John T. Shaw, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the need for statesmanship.


SIUC Update: Dunn Discusses COVID-19 Effects

WSIU InFocus -- April 14, 2020

Chancellor John M. Dunn discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the university and his appreciation of the work of faculty, staff and students.


SIU faculty making important COVID-19 testing ingredient

WPSD-TV – April 9, 2020

For the next few weeks, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Biological Sciences faculty are making what's called a viral transport medium used to preserve COVID-19 samples for testing. 


3 detainees, 1 correctional officer of Pulaski County Detention Center diagnosed with COVID-19

Southern Illinoisan – April 9, 2020

Cindy Buys, a Southern Illinois University law professor who has made numerous trips to the Pulaski County facility to deliver educational seminars with her law school students, said an outbreak there is concerning. 


SIU grad students helping fight COVID-19

KFVS-TV – April 9, 2020

Five graduate students at Southern Illinois University are helping be part of the war on COVID-19.


Carbondale city officials concerned over how COVID-19 could impact the census count

Southern Illinoisan – April 9, 2020

“I think this is unprecedented certainly in the 20th and 21st century,” John Jackson, a visiting professor at Southern Illinois University’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, said.


Economic experts offer small business COVID-19 webinars

WSIL-TV – April 8, 2020

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Economic and Business Development Director Greg Bouhl said, there are a few programs available from the Small Business Administration for situations just like this.


SIU economic development experts host webinars for local businesses

WPSD-TV – April 8, 2020

Greg Bouhl with Southern Illinois University is working remotely, but he's staying busy. He's talking with members of the business community …


‘Prison emergency’ pushed to prevent COVID-19 spread in ‘horribly crowded’ PH jails

Abs-cbn.com – April 7, 2020

... should be prioritized for release are detainees facing charges for bailable offenses such as gambling or theft of less than P1,000, especially those above 60 years old and suffering from illnesses, said Raymund Narag, a criminal justice professor at Southern Illinois University and a PRESO consultant.


Keep your eye on the ball: Pitch-recognition expert offers app to keep skills sharp

St. Louis Post-Dispatch – April 6, 2020

For Fadde, a professor of learning systems design and technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, today’s global health crisis has presented an opportunity for his passion and business.


Police nationwide reprioritizing to keep people safe from coronavirus exposure

KNOE-TV – April 6, 2020

Tammy Kochel, Criminology and Criminal Justice at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, discusses the impact of social distancing on traffic stops and investigations into minor offenses.


SIU AD Liz Jarnigan talks about challenges athletic department faces

WSIL-TV – April 3, 2020

SIU Athletics Director Liz Jarnigan discusses the future of spring sports at SIU and some the challenges the athletic department faces.


Suicide Prevention walk goes virtual due to COVID-19

WSIL-TV – April 1, 2020

For the past two years, Southern Illinois University has hosted the "Out of the Darkness" walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.


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