SIU in the News - October, 2022

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SIUC vice chancellor of diversity discusses affirmative action 

Paul Frazier, vice chancellor for anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion, discusses the importance of affirmative action and that it shouldn't be only about race, but also gender, sexuality and heritage. 

WSIL-TV — Oct. 31, 2022 


SIU student selected for National FFA office 

Gracie Murphy, a freshman in agricultural systems and education from Macomb, was selected Oct. 29 as one of six new national officers during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. She will serve as the National FFA eastern region vice president. 

Southern Illinoisan — Oct. 29, 2022


In its third such deal this year, SIU Law enters 3+3 agreement With Tougaloo College 

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, on behalf of SIU School of Law, and Tougaloo College entered a 3+3 agreement last week as both schools seek to diversify the legal profession. It’s SIU Law’s third such agreement with a school this year. 

ALM Law.com — Oct. 25, 2020 (subscription required) 


Rep. Mary Miller blasts study that finds her 'polarizing rhetoric' among most inflammatory 

John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, provides input on language used by political candidates. 

State Journal-Register — Oct. 25, 2022 


Should Illinois break away from Cook County? Ballot referendum in Hardin County wants to know 

John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses a Nov. 8 referendum in Hardin County on whether counties outside of Cook County should consider becoming a 51st state. 

KFVS-TV — Oct. 25, 2022 


SIUC partners with Metropolitan Community College 

The Saluki Step Ahead agreement with Metropolitan Community College is highlighted. 

KWCH-TV, Wichita, Kansas/KFVS-TV — Oct. 25, 2022 


SIU School of Law and Tougaloo College partner to increase diversity among attorneys 

A 3+3 dual degree agreement between the School of Law and Tougaloo College is highlighted. 

HBCU Connect.com — Oct. 24, 2022 


SIU Carbondale and Tougaloo College partner for 3+3 law program 

School of Law Dean Camille Davidson discusses the importance of the dual degree agreement with Tougaloo College. 

Diverse Issues in Higher Education — Oct. 24, 2022 


Carbondale NAACP and SIU join forces to recruit future educators 

Christie McIntyre, director of SIU’s teacher education programs, and Yolanda Dean, senior lecturer, Head Start Agency, discuss the need for educators in the region. 

KBSI-TV — Oct. 25, 2022 


SIU promotes ag careers to hundreds of FFA students 

Elizabeth Bland, coordinator of student transition and success, College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences, discusses the value of exposing high school students to careers in the agriculture industry. Nearly 350 high school students from Southern Illinois and southeast Missouri attended the annual event earlier this month. 

FarmWeekNow.com — Oct. 24, 2022 


Trilogene seeds accelerates cannabis biotech research

An advanced hemp research initiative at Saluki Innovation Lab at the SIU Research Park is highlighted. 

Cannabis Equipment News — Oct. 21, 2022


InFocus: SIU President Dan Mahony discusses enrollment expectations 

SIU System President Dan Mahony discusses meeting enrollment challenges and students’ needs. 

WSIU InFocus — Oct. 21, 2022 


New Illinois congressional map gives most incumbents an edge, but other issues could factor in 

John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the upcoming Nov. 8 election. 

Chicago Tribune/Southern Illinoisan — Oct. 23, 2022 


Bodies of water all over North America are drying up due to drought, climate change: Experts 

Jonathan Remo, associate professor, School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, is quoted in an article about dropping water levels. 

WABC-TV Online – Oct. 21, 2022 


Tougaloo College Partners With the Southern Illinois University School of Law 

The article features the agreement between SIU Law and Tougaloo College to help diversify the legal profession. 

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education – Oct. 21, 2022 


SIU Expert: Gubernatorial debates ‘successful,’ but voters need to demand more 

Todd Graham, professor and director of debate, communication studies, assesses the performances of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and state Sen. Darren Bailey after two gubernatorial debates. 

WSIU News — Oct. 19, 2022 


SIU student aims for national FFA office 

Susan Graham, director of development, SIU Foundation, discusses Gracie Murphy, a freshman in agricultural systems and education, who is seeking a spot as a national FFA officer this week. 

Southern Illinoisan — Oct. 21, 2022


Fast-track education programs help address national teacher shortage

Christie McIntyre, director of SIU’s teacher education programs, discusses the Saluki Residency Teacher Partnership.

INSIGHT Into Diversity — Oct. 18, 2022


Political gap between men and women is widening

Darren Sherkat, professor, sociology, discusses a Gallup Poll that shows the gap in voting between men and women is widening.

KMOX Radio – Oct. 19, 2022


Women are turning out at the voting polls more than men

John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses trends in political values.

KMOX Radio – Oct. 19, 2022


A powerful Pritzker administration insider cashed in as a consultant

Sheila Simon, associate professor, SIU School of Law, discusses a weakness in Illinois’ ethics laws.

Better Government Association – Oct. 19, 2022


SIU holds Education Day to help draw in future students in midst of nationwide teacher shortage

M Cecil Smith, dean, School of Education, discusses what more than 300 area high school students who are interested in becoming teachers learned during the Oct. 17 SIU Education Day.

KFVS-TV and theusatodaynews.com — Oct. 17, 2022


Scientists say diversified weed control is critical to pumpkin production

Alan Walters, professor, vegetable science and breeding, School of Forestry and Horticulture, discusses how the pumpkin crop benefits from Illinois’ moderate temperatures and fertile soil.

Weed Science Society of America — Oct. 17, 2022


300 high school students attended SIU’s Education Day

Shannon Schroeder, coordinator for recruitment and retention, School of Education, discusses the goal of the inaugural SIU Education Day on Oct. 17. The event attracted more than 300 area high school students who are interested in becoming teachers.

WSIU News — Oct. 17, 2022


SIU's Touch of Nature plans to welcome families for annual Haunted Hollow

Brian Croft, director, Touch of Nature Outdoor Environmental Center, discusses the Oct. 23 Haunted Hollow. Festivities are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WSIL-TV — Oct. 17, 2022


SIU ceramic club students give back

The Oct. 13 Empty Bowls event held to assist The Survivor Empowerment Center (formerly The Women’s Center) and the Good Samaritan House, both in Carbondale, is highlighted. School of Art and Design ceramic students, faculty, alumni and emeriti faculty raised more than $2,000 by selling the handmade bowls outside the Neighborhood Co-op.

WSIL-TV — Oct. 15, 2022


Carbondale voters to decide on Home Rule status in November

Sheila Simon, assistant professor, SIU School of Law, discusses the upcoming Home Rule initiative that is on the Nov. 8 ballot for Carbondale residents.

WSIL-TV — Oct. 14, 2022


New SIU mural unveiled

The Oct. 13 unveiling of an SIU mural is highlighted.

WPSD-TV — Oct. 13, 2022


Chancellor Lane highlights student engagement as a part of Imagine 2030

Chancellor Austin A. Lane discusses the importance of engaging students with numerous organizations on campus and experiential learning opportunities.

WSIU InFocus — Oct. 11, 2022


Barges idling along Mississippi River sign of supply chain woes to come should drought worsen: Experts

Jonathan Remo, associate professor, School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, discusses the drought conditions in the Midwest and the impact on barge traffic along the Mississippi River.

ABC News/WSJM-FM, numerous other outlets — Oct. 10, 2022


Low Mississippi River could impact barges carrying fall harvest

Gregory DeYong, associate professor, operations management, discusses the impact low water levels on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers could mean for barge grain movement, which could then impact grain storage.

KFVS-TV — Oct. 12, 2022


‘Send Silence Packing’ display brings suicide awareness to SIU

The “Send Silence Packing” display on the Morris Library lawn to raise awareness of the impact of suicide and connect people with mental health resources is highlighted.

Southern Illinoisan — Oct. 10, 2022


Be a Goldfish

Research underway at SIU that tests mental training for performance and safety on the aviation flight deck is highlighted.

General Aviation News.com — Oct. 10, 2022


InFocus: SIU Theater set for 2022-2023 season

H.D. Motyl, interim director, School of Theater and Dance, discusses the upcoming season, the work by students both on stage and behind the scenes, and a Thursday, Oct. 13, matinee that will bring about 350 high school students to campus.

WSIU InFocus: — Oct. 12, 2022


SIU held a suicide prevention event called ‘Send Silence Packing’

Shelly Ridgeway, assistant director, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), shared some of the campus resources available for students who may be struggling with any sort of mental health issues.

WSIU Radio News — Oct. 10, 2022


Voters to decide on Carbondale’s ‘home rule’ status

John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses home rule ahead of a Nov. 8 referendum for Carbondale residents.

Southern Illinoisan — Oct. 12, 2022


SIU holds ‘Send Silence Packing’ event

Shelly Ridgeway, assistant director, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) discusses reducing the stigma that comes with mental health needs. SIU and Active Minds participated in an Oct. 10 event to raise awareness of the issue of suicide and help end the silence surrounding mental health issues.

KFVS-TV — Oct. 10, 2022


SIU researcher tackles climate change education for young learners

The work of Kristin Hurst, assistant professor of sustainability in the School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, and other researchers is highlighted.

Metro East Chronicle — Oct. 9, 2022


The Glenn Poshard Transportation Education Center is unveiled

Former SIU System President Glenn Poshard reflects on the contributions of everyone involved in developing the Transportation Education Center. The facility, which houses the aviation and automotive programs, was dedicated in his honor on Oct. 7.

WSIU News — Oct. 7, 2022


SIU names Technology Education Center in honor of Glenn Poshard

SIU Carbondale honored Glenn Poshard, the former SIU System president, by dedicating the Glenn Poshard Transportation Education Center on Oct. 7.

Southern Illinoisan — Oct. 7, 2022


SIU dedicates Glenn Poshard Transportation Education Center

Ed Hightower, vice chair, SIU Board of Trustees, discusses the aviation and automotive programs and the university’s mission to help students succeed as the Glenn Poshard Transportation Education Center is dedicated, honoring Poshard, the former SIU System president.

WSIL-TV — Oct. 7, 2022


SIU welcomes FFA students to annual Farm Day

Elizabeth Bland, coordinator of student transition and success, College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences, discusses the high job demand in the agriculture industry. Nearly 350 high school students from Southern Illinois and southeast Missouri attended the annual event.

WSIL-TV — Oct. 6, 2022


Little Grassy Get Down at SIU’s Touch of Nature

Brian Croft, director, Touch of Nature Outdoor Environmental Center, discusses the varied activities available at the Little Grassy Get Down, Oct. 7-9.

KFVS-TV — Oct. 7, 2022


SIU Carbondale ready for 2022 Homecoming

SIU’s Homecoming festivities are highlighted.

97.9 XFM — Oct. 6, 2022


America's use of coal will decline more quickly

Ken Anderson, director, Advanced Energy Institute, discusses the Sept. 29 workshop on campus that looked at economic prospects beyond the coal industry and the future of coal mined in Illinois.

KMOX Radio — Oct. 3, 2022


17th Congressional District race draws national attention, money

John Shaw, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, provides thoughts on the Illinois 17th Congressional District race.

WEEK-TV-East Peoria — Oct. 3, 2022


Emerging Weed Science Hemp Research with Karla Gage

Karla Gage, associate professor, School of Agricultural Sciences, discusses her research during the Southern Illinois Hemp/Cannabis Symposium in September. This is the first podcast of a three-part series. Future episodes include a visit to one of Gage’s hemp research plots, and a visit with one of the genetic researchers.

Cannabis Advocate Podcast — Oct. 5, 2022


SIU teams up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois to provide educational opportunities

Jeffery T. Burgin, Jr., vice chancellor for student affairs and Tina Carpenter, Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois chief executive officer, discuss benefits of the pact between the university and the organization.

KFVS-TV — Oct. 5, 2022


SIU and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois signed an agreement that benefits both organizations

The agreement between the university and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois is highlighted.

WSIU Radio Oct. 4, 2022


‘Little Grassy Get Down’ comes to SIU Touch of Nature

Brian Croft, director, Touch of Nature Outdoor Environmental Center, discusses the upcoming Little Grassy Get Down, Friday-Sunday, Oct. 7-9.

WSIL-TV — Oct. 5, 2022


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