Archive for April, 2013

Former Congressman Jerry Costello visits SIUE

Former Congressman Jerry Costello visits SIUE

He went through four contested races before making his way to Congress. He represented both SIUE and SIU Carbondale during his time in office. And now he is giving back to the people in his community.
Former congressman Jerry Costello spoke to SIUE students and area residents last week as part of a lecture series with […]

Philosophy professor discusses dignity at Northeast Modern Language Association

Philosophy professor discusses dignity at Northeast Modern Language Association

Philosophy professor Bryan Lueck has always been interested in the idea of dignity.
Philosophy professor Bryan Lueck
As such, that concept has been the focus for much of his research and the topic for his presentation last month at the Northeast Modern Language Association conference in Boston.
Lueck said he chose to study dignity because it is a […]

Ozment, Zamfir receive political science scholarships

Ozment, Zamfir receive political science scholarships

Two political science students recently received scholarships from the department.
Valerie Ozment
Junior Valerie Ozment and sophomore Gabriela Zamfir received the Gordon D. Bush Political Science Scholarship and Evelyn Bowles Scholarship, respectively.
Ozment she was excited to hear she was selected for the award.
“It made me feel very humble and to know that I’m blessed to have people […]

Washington Post reporter recognizes SIUE student's political blog

Washington Post reporter recognizes SIUE student’s political blog

An SIUE student’s blog about Florida politics received recognition last month from a Washington Post reporter.
Political science major David Trotter and his co-writer Kartik Krishnaiyer were named by Washington Post reporter Chris Cillizza for their work on The Political Hurricane.
Cillizza, who writes “The Fix,” a Washington Post political blog, compiles a list of the best […]

Afghanistan senior civilian cultural ambassador visits SIUE for Global Awareness Week

Afghanistan senior civilian cultural ambassador visits SIUE for Global Awareness Week

The people of Afghanistan “just want peace,” according to Matin Royeen, a senior civilian cultural ambassador for the country.
Matin Royeen, Afghanistan senior civilian cultural ambassador, spoke at SIUE last week as part of Global Awareness Week.
Royeen discussed challenges and opportunities in Afghanistan last week as part of SIUE’s Global Awareness Week.
The Afghan government, “unfortunately,” according […]

Highest ranking female official discusses women in the military

Highest ranking female official discusses women in the military

The highest ranking female official in the U.S. military did not even plan on making the military her career.
Lt. Gen. Kathleen Gainey spoke to students and faculty last week at Morris University Center about being a woman in the military and working in a diverse environment.
Lt. Gen. Kathleen Gainey, who is currently stationed at Scott […]

URCA students present research at Indiana Political Science Association Conference

URCA students present research at Indiana Political Science Association Conference

Two groups of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) students presented research at the Indiana Political Science Association Conference last week in Evansville, Ind.
Two groups of political science URCA students presented research at the Indiana Political Science Association Conference March 22. The students presented research regarding effects of campaign visits and occupied Palestine. Photo courtesy […]

2013 Student Art Therapy Show

2013 Student Art Therapy Show

Last week the 2013 art therapy show was on display at the MUC gallery. The annual showcase features the work of students from the Student Art Therapy Association (SATA) at SIUE. SATA works to promote awareness of Art therapy both within the community and among students.

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