SIU in the News - February, 2024
SIU Day of Giving coverage
There was extensive media coverage of SIU Day of Giving featuring interviews with university officials, including Chancellor Austin Lane; Matt Kupec, vice chancellor for development and alumni relations and CEO, SIU Foundation, and others. Here is a sampling from Feb. 28.
Southern Illinoisan
WSIU Radio
KFVS-TV/WTOC (Savannah, Georgia)
WJPF Morning Newswatch
KFVS-TV
WSIL-TV
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses Michigan primary results and what it means for the general election. The 10-minute interview begins at 19:30.
The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX — Feb. 27, 2024
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, previews the Feb. 27 Michigan primary and its significance in the battle for the Republican presidential nomination and President Joe Biden; differences from prior presidential primary seasons, and possible Republican vice presidential candidates.
LiveNOW from FOX — Feb. 27, 2024
Mark Wagner, professor of anthropology and Center for Archaeological Investigations director; George Hunt, a doctoral student in history, and Don Patton, president of The Cairo Historical Preservation Project, discuss their work to reveal more information about a Union Army military camp that hosted up to 5,000 freed Blacks in Cairo at one point during the Civil War.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 26, 2024
Senior musical theater majors Hayden Hotchkiss and Gillian Corpuz discuss their leading roles and this weekend’s production of “She Loves Me,” which runs today, Feb. 29, through Sunday, March 3, at McLeod Theater.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 27, 2024
Harvey Henson, associate professor, geology, School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, discusses earthquake preparedness.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Feb. 27, 2024
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses Gov. J.B. Pritzker's 2024 State of the State and budget address on Feb. 21. Jackson’s discussion starts at 53:00.
WSIU-TV — Feb. 26, 2024
The partnership between Able Flight and the School of Aviation is detailed by Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and General Aviation News publications.
AOPA/General Aviation News — Feb. 27, 2024
Kathy Pericak-Spector, emerita professor, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, discusses the annual Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region 8 Science Fair.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 27, 2024
The annual National Association of Black Journalists Media Day is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 27, 2024
The Friday, March 1, Journey to the Eclipse discussion at Morris Library is featured.
WPSD-TV — Feb. 27, 2024
A Friday, March 1, presentation on a solar probe orbiting the sun is highlighted.
Paducah Sun — Feb. 28, 2024
Gary Kinsel, professor, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences, discusses the importance of the annual ‘STEM University’ for scouts on Feb. 24.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 24, 2024
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the Feb. 24 South Carolina Republican primary and the potential rematch of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the November 2424 general election.
BFM Podcast — Feb. 26, 2024
The university's annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, Feb. 28, is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 23, 2024
Eclipse coverage
SIU Carbondale is continuing to receive increasing coverage as the April 8 total solar eclipse approaches. Bob Baer, specialist, School of Physics and Applied Physics and co-chair of Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017-2024 Steering Committee, is among the experts the media is relying on. Here is a sampling.
Illinois Country Living — Feb. 23, 2024
Belleville News-Democrat (subscription) — Feb. 23, 2024
Brent Pease, assistant professor, School of Forestry and Horticulture, discusses the Eclipse Soundscapes project, a citizen-science effort using volunteers to strategically place 100 sound recording instruments around the area to listen in on nature before, during and after the total solar eclipse April 8.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 22, 2024
Bob Baer, specialist, School of Physics and Applied Physics and co-chair of Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017-2024 Steering Committee, discusses the April 8 total solar eclipse.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Feb. 19, 2024
The SIU School of Medicine's child abuse prevention training exercise is featured.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 21, 2024
The SIU School of Medicine is hosting a two-day training exercise on child abuse prevention.
Southern Illinoisan/Paducah Sun — Feb. 21, 2024
The success and enthusiasm of the Dawg Pound is featured.
Springfield, Missouri News-Leader — Feb. 19, 2024
Nicole Wood, program coordinator, Career Services, discusses success of the annual job and internship fair.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 20, 2024
Jonathan Bean, professor, history, co-authored an opinion piece on the need for celebrating entrepreneurial achievement.
Fortune.com and other publications — Feb. 19, 2024
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the possible impact of former President Donald Trump's endorsement in Illinois' 12th Congressional District race.
Belleville News-Democrat (subscription)/Yahoo!News — Feb. 20, 2024
The Feb. 16 “Love at the Glove” event is highlighted.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 19, 2024
SIU’s agreement with Nashville State Community College is highlighted.
Cheatham County Exchange — Feb. 21, 2024
The collaborative Dynamic Eclipse Broadcast Initiative led by SIU Carbondale is listed among the ways for people to participate in the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Houston Chronicle (subscription required) — Feb. 16, 2024
Cindy Buys, professor, SIU School of Law, discusses immigration law.
WGN Radio — Feb. 18, 2024
John Jackson, visiting professor, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, participated in a discussion on issues, including proposed legislation in the Illinois General Assembly to create a board to review the cost and affordability of prescription drugs and a bill mandating additional regulations for funeral home directors. Jackson’s discussion starts at 14:15.
WSIU-TV — Feb. 15, 2024
Melissa Ray Roach, director of the SIU Carbondale Small Business Development Center, discusses the free services available to help those interested in starting or expanding a business.
WSIU InFocus TV — Feb. 15, 2024
SIU’s agreement with Nashville State Community College is highlighted.
The Tennessee Tribune — Feb. 15, 2024
Steven J. Karau, professor of management, discusses skipping work the Monday after the Super Bowl, along with a variety of present and emerging labor and staffing issues in the workplace.
WJPF Morning Newswatch — Feb. 12, 2024
Bob Baer, specialist, School of Physics and Applied Physics and co-chair of Southern Illinois Eclipse 2017-2024 Steering Committee, discusses research that will be part of the April 8 total solar eclipse.
St. Louis Public Radio — Feb. 12, 2024
Bridget Lescelius, associate lecturer, School of Journalism and Advertising and adviser for Saluki AdLab, and Niki Davis, professor of practice and hospitality, tourism and event management program director who is adviser for the Saluki Event Planners, discuss the April 21 bridal show.
Ladue News — Feb. 13, 2024
Stephanie Mueller, program director, Center for International Education, discusses study abroad opportunities, and Taegan Carpenter, a senior in anthropology and languages, cultures and international studies, discusses her nearly yearlong experience in Taipei, Taiwan.
WSIU InFocus — Feb. 15, 2024
Rafael Frumkin, an assistant professor of English in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, previews “Bugsy and Other Stories” ahead of the Feb. 16 “Love at the Glove” event in SIU’s Surplus Gallery.
The Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 15, 2024
A Feb. 15 lecture at Morris Library featuring U.S. Air Force Major Lydell L. Scott discussing his journey from an enlisted airman to serving as a U.S. Space Force leader for Space Training and Readiness Command is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 14, 2024
TRIO Week, Feb. 19-24, is highlighted.
WSIU News — Feb. 13, 2024
The $10 million gift by John and Jayne Simmons to the SIU School of Law is highlighted.
Association of American Law Schools/National Jurist — Feb. 13, 2024
Chancellor Austin Lane and Wendell Williams, associate vice chancellor of enrollment management, discuss the university’s spring enrollment increase.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 9, 2024
Bridget Lescelius, associate lecturer, School of Journalism and Advertising, discusses the impact the Super Bowl has on advertising and how many people are expected to tune in to the Feb. 11 game.
KMOX-AM — Feb. 8, 2024
Shelly Page, associate professor and director of experiential education, SIU School of Law, discusses human trafficking in the region during a presentation at John A. Logan College.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 8, 2024
Bridget Lescelius, associate lecturer, School of Journalism and Advertising, talks about the importance of advertising in the Feb. 11 Super Bowl.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 8, 2024
The Southern Illinois Crossroads Eclipse Festival and SIU Carbondale are mentioned among the highlights of the April 8 total solar eclipse.
USA Today/MSN.com — Feb. 8, 2024
Coverage of John and Jayne Simmons’ $10M gift to the SIU School of Law
The $10 million donation by John and Jayne Simmons for the Simmons Law School on the SIU Carbondale campus generated a great deal of media coverage. Here is a sampling.
WSIL-TV (Jan. 6 interview)
WSIL-TV (Jan. 5)
WSIU Radio
WSIU Radio interview with Dean Davidson
National Jurist
Above the Law.com
ALM law.com
Southern Illinoisan
Advantage News
BNN Breaking.com
John Shaw, director, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses Nevada’s Feb. 8 primary and the state’s Republican caucus two days later, along with upcoming primaries, including Super Tuesday on March 5, and the likelihood of a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
LiveNOW from FOX — Feb. 6, 2024
Mark Wagner, professor of anthropology and Center for Archaeological Investigations director; George Hunt, a doctoral student in history, and Don Patton, president of The Cairo Historical Preservation Project, discuss their work to recognize significant Black heritage properties in the region, including their work to reveal more information about a Union Army military camp that hosted up to 5,000 freed Blacks in Cairo at one point during the Civil War.
The 21st Show/Illinois Public Media — Feb. 6, 2024
The surprise of receiving a Chancellor's Scholarship happened to 16 Southern Illinois students, including Carterville High School senior Jada Outland.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 5, 2024
Wendell Williams, associate vice chancellor of enrollment management, presented a Chancellor's Scholarship to Eli Dunn, a senior at Massac County High School, on Feb. 5.
Metropolis Planet — Feb. 8, 2024
The Chancellor’s Scholarship award presentation is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 5, 2024
The Southern Illinois Crossroads Eclipse Festival on campus is listed among the locations.
BBC Sky at Night Magazine — Feb. 7, 2024
Wendell Williams, associate vice chancellor of enrollment management, discusses SIU Carbondale's approach to changes in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process.
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 8, 2024
The university's International Food Festival is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 7, 2024
The Parade of Flags to begin celebrating SIU’s International Festival is featured.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 5, 2024
Southern Illinoisan — Feb. 8, 2024
Shelly Page, associate professor and director of experiential education, SIU School of Law, presented a discussion on human trafficking in Southern Illinois at John A. Logan College.
Agustin Jimenez, associate professor, zoology, discusses the arrival of armadillos into east-central Illinois.
The News-Gazette — Feb. 5, 2024
The 26th annual Accounting Challenge on Feb. 2 is highlighted.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 3, 2024
Article profiles Chancellor Austin Lane.
St. Louis Business Journal — Feb. 1, 2024 (subscription required)
Cindy Buys, professor, SIU School of Law, discusses gains made by women in the legal profession.
Chicago Sun-Times (subscription required)/USA Today News.com — Feb. 1, 2024
Sarah VanVooren, director, University Events and Conferences, discusses activities at SIU surrounding the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Illinois Radio Network/AdVantage News and other media outlets — Feb. 5, 2024
The university's increase in spring 2024 enrollment is featured.
WSIL-TV — Feb. 3, 2024
The spring semester enrollment increase is highlighted.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 1, 2024
The launch of Black History Month events on campus is featured.
KFVS-TV — Feb. 1, 2024
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