SIU in the News - April, 2023
Bob Baer, specialist, School of Physics and Applied Physics and co-chair of the Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017-2024 steering committee, discusses the recent trip to Australia to view a total solar eclipse ahead of the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse in this region.
KFVS/KWCH-TV, Wichita, Kansas — April 27, 2023
A preliminary proposal for an SIU Foundation/SIU Carbondale welcome center was presented at the April 27 SIU Board of Trustees meeting.
Southern Illinoisan — April 28, 2023
Eric Holzmueller, professor of forestry, School of Agricultural Sciences, offers his perspective on a proposal regarding the Shawnee National Forest.
FarmWeek Now.com — April 29, 2023
Bob Baer, specialist, School of Physics and Applied Physics and co-chair of the Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017-2024 steering committee, discusses the university’s plans for the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse,
WSIU InFocus News — April 29, 2023
Chancellor Austin Lane discussed an increase in undergraduate and transfer student applications and admissions for the fall 2023 semester compared to this time last year.
Southern Illinoisan/St. Louis Post-Dispatch — April 27, 2023
The planting of magnolia and crab apple trees in celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — April 27, 2023
SIU's Saluki Step Ahead agreement with Sauk Valley College is highlighted.
WIXN Radio, Dixon, Illinois — April 27, 2023
The Saluki Step Ahead agreement with Sauk Valley Community College is highlighted.
Shaw Local Newspapers (subscription required) — April 27, 2023
Dan Mahony, SIU System president, discusses tuition and fee proposals prior to the April 27 SIU Board of Trustees meeting.
WSIU InFocus — April 24, 2023
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the April 24 dismissal of Fox News’ Tucker Carlson and CNN’s Don Lemon by their respective networks and what it could mean for cable network news.
KMOX Radio — April 25, 2023
Scott Gilbert, associate professor, economics, School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, discusses the job growth in Missouri due to the recent legalization of recreational marijuana.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch — April 25, 2023
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the institute's new program that will feature up-and-coming leaders across the state.
WSIU InFocus — April 25, 2023
Ben Newman, director, Department of Public Safety, discusses the April 20 “active threat” training exercises, and students indicated it was important for the university to conduct the drill.
WSIL-TV — April 20, 2023
Ben Newman, director, Department of Public Safety, and Taylor Lawrence, an SIU Carbondale student and dorm adviser in Warren Hall, discuss the importance of the training.
WPSD-TV — April 20, 2023
Kevin Sylwester, Scott Gilbert and Gregory D. DeYong, faculty in the College of Business and Analytics, discuss issues impacting the economy and the public both now and in the months to come.
Illinois Business Journal — April 21, 2023
A virtual reality simulator used by SIU criminology students is highlighted.
Mixed-news.com — April 20, 2023
The university's first-in-the-nation onsite crematory is highlighted.
National Funeral Directors Association — April 20, 2023
Creatordale, a media project in Carbondale that combines private partners, SIU Digital Expressions Lab (DX) in the College of Liberal Arts and the community, is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — April 20, 2023
Jeffrey Punske, associate professor, School of Languages and Linguistics and Saluki Con event organizer, discusses plans for next year's event plans tied into the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse.
WSIL-TV — April 23, 2023
Lee Elliott, associate professor of practice, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences, discusses ingenuity students show during the cardboard boat regatta.
KBSI-TV — April 22, 2023
Mary Kinsel, associate scientist, Office of Vice Chancellor for Research, discusses the annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta.
WSIL-TV — April 22, 2023
The inaugural Chalkalypse featuring more than 350 high school and middle school students from the region on campus on April 21 is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — April 21, 2023
Matthew Giblin, professor and director, School of Justice and Public Safety, and Ben Newman, director, SIU Department of Public Safety, discuss benefits of the criminology program's new virtual reality simulator.
KFVS-TV/KAIT-TV, Jonesboro, Arkansas — April 17, 2023
Cori Brevik, assistant professor of practice, School of Physics and Applied Physics, discusses solar eclipses, the trip by SIU students to western Australia for an upcoming eclipse, and what people can expect from a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
The 21st Show/Illinois Public Media — April 17, 2023
Angela C. Shultz, assistant professor of practice, School of Music, and Grace Brown, a senior in musical theater, discuss the upcoming "Sondheim Tribute Revue,” which runs Thursday-Sunday, April 20-23, in McLeod Theater.
KWCH-TV, Wichita, Kansas — April 18, 2023
The “Future Salukis” partnership with second- and third-grade students at Thomas Elementary School in Carbondale is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan — April 17, 2023
Director Angela Schultz talks about the SIU “Sondheim Tribute Revue.”
WSIU InFocus — April 17, 2023
Cori Brevik, assistant professor of practice, School of Physics and Applied Physics, discusses the opportunities available for students who are traveling to Australia for a solar eclipse later this week.
WPSD-TV — April 13, 2023
The April 15 American Airlines-SIU Aviation Career Day that brought about 140 students from the Chicago area to tour the aviation program is highlighted.
OurCommunityNow — April 13, 2023
As part of the SIU Alumni Association’s “Saluki Sleuths,” Anna Twomey, public information associate, Alumni Services, and Jim Hunsaker, senior associate director, University Housing, discuss the 17-story Neely, Mae Smith and Schneider residence halls, more commonly known as “the towers.”
Southern Illinoisan — April 12, 2023
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses the university’s distance education funds.
WSIU InFocus — April 11, 2023
Chancellor Austin Lane discusses recruitment and retention of faculty and staff, the impact of SIU alumnus Bob Odenkirk’s visit and his appointment to the nine-member NCAA Honors Committee.
NewsRadio WJPF — April 10, 2023
SIU students discuss the creation of a new ale as part of the Fermentation Science Institute.
KFVS-TV — April 11, 2023
Amir Sadeghpour, associate professor, School of Agricultural Sciences, shared his research that examined manure and fertilizer management for corn and winter cereal rye at a recent Washington County Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Field Day.
FarmWeekNow.com — April 12, 2023
SIU Digital Expressions Lab (DXL) in the College of Liberal Arts and Brand Advocacy Group are holding a meeting April 20 at the Dunn-Richmond Center.
WSIL-TV — April 9, 2023
SIU and local communities are making plans for the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse.
Southern Illinoisan — April 8, 2024
The start of the countdown for the total solar eclipse at SIU Carbondale is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — April 7, 2023
Bob Baer, specialist, School of Physics and Applied Physics and co-chair of the Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017-2024 steering committee, and Karla Berry, associate professor, School of Media Arts, discuss the 2024 total solar eclipse.
Effingham Daily News — April 7, 2023
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