As classes begin on Monday, the campus community is welcoming new and returning students with a variety of events during Saluki Startup and Weeks of Welcome.
Seung-Hee Lee, a professor in the School of Architecture’s fashion design and merchandising program, is described as an “outstanding teacher and extraordinary researcher” who has advanced her work in many dimensions to her students’ benefit. She is featured this week in Saluki Pride, which profiles faculty and staff whose work is integral to the university’s success. Nominating a colleague is easy; simply fill out this form.
The co-sponsor of an Illinois law that made the state the first to require that Asian American history be taught in public schools will join the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual event next week.
Saluki Athletics will host its 10th Saluki FanFest on Aug. 25 at Saluki Stadium from 7 to 8 p.m. Parents can sign up their children (age 12 and under) for Brown Dawg’s Kids Club and receive a free membership T-shirt.
The SIU Alumni Association is awarding more than $74,000 to 68 new and returning students for the 2021-22 academic year.
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