SIU in the News - October, 2022
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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