Archive for February, 2014

Temple Grandin returns for second Arts and Issues appearance

Temple Grandin returns for second Arts and Issues appearance

When Temple Grandin last visited SIUE, she spoke to a sold-out, standing-room only crowd of more than 800 students, staff, faculty and community members. Upon her return Thursday, she could do more of the same, according to Arts and Issues director Grant Andree.
Temple Grandin returns to SIUE Feb. 27 for the second time as part […]

University Museum director Eric Barnett retires after nearly 20 years

University Museum director Eric Barnett retires after nearly 20 years

Eric Barnett, who has served as the University Museum’s director for nearly 20 years, is set to retire at the end of this month.
Throughout his time at the museum, Barnett said he has most enjoyed “playing with the toys.”
Eric Barnett, director of the University Museum, examines some of the new collection donated by the SMART […]

Emeritus professor draws in crowds for exhibition, reflects upon 50-year painting career

Emeritus professor draws in crowds for exhibition, reflects upon 50-year painting career

Emeritus professor Joe Weber paints primarily abstract, expressionist works of art and opening night of his exhibition drew in crowds Thursday. The display lasts until March 7 at the Gallery in Morris University Center. Photo by Theresa San Luis

Emeritus professor Joe Weber was honored for his artistry and commitment to art education through the “50 Years of Painting” […]

Speech communication department hosts memorial service for Shiller

Speech communication department hosts memorial service for Shiller

Alan Shiller was a teacher in and out of the classroom – to students, to colleagues and even to his wife.
Shiller, 62, died in December and the speech communication department will host a memorial service from 12-1:30 p.m., Feb. 28, at the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability to remember his life.
Alan Shiller, 62, died in […]

Criminal justice professor’s collaborative research on human trafficking lands publication contract

Criminal justice professor’s collaborative research on human trafficking lands publication contract

Criminal justice professor Erin Heil's collaborative research with Andrea Nichols, Washington University Sociology and Criminal Justice professor, covers human trafficking locally. It will be published by Carolina Academic Press as a supplemental book to sociology college curriculum textbooks. Photo by Theresa San Luis
Sex trafficking can sometimes be confused with or overlap with prostitution. Labor trafficking […]

St. Louis Symphony brass quintet to perform outreach concert on campus

St. Louis Symphony brass quintet to perform outreach concert on campus

 
Five members of St. Louis Symphony Brass section will perform Monday, February 24, for the "Symphony at Your College" outreach program. Photo courtesy of professor John Korak
Preceding last October’s World Series between the Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Symphony (SLSO) and Boston Symphony brass members competed in a BRASS-OFF competition. The SLSO […]

Illustrator to discuss race, gender issues in animation for Black History Month

Illustrator to discuss race, gender issues in animation for Black History Month

Samir Barrett, freelance illustrator, will discuss gender and race roles in animation this week for Black History month photo courtesy of Wells
Cartoons that influence children should cater to more than one type of child.
At least, according to Samir Barrett, a freelance illustrator who will present two days this week about these issues and other topics […]

Professors from various departments came together for a panel discussion about evolution v. intelligent design for SIUE's first Darwin Day event, at which more than 100 staff, students and faculty attended. Photo courtesy of Craig Steiner

Inaugural Darwin Day event explores evolution, intelligent design

SIUE’s first Darwin Day event – a celebration of the life and discoveries of scientist Charles Darwin – brought more than 100 students, staff and faculty together to discuss evolution and intelligent design.
Professors from various departments came together for a panel discussion about evolution v. intelligent design for SIUE's first Darwin Day event, at which […]

STAA names mass communications alumnus on 'Top 30 Sportscasters Under 30' list

STAA names mass communications alumnus on ‘Top 30 Sportscasters Under 30’ list

Mass communications alumnus Adam Young was the sole Metro East sportscaster named as one of the top 30 sportscasters under 30 years old by the Sportscaster Talent Agency of America (STAA).
Young, a 2010 graduate, was nominated by his peers for the national recognition and said he learned of the honor while meeting with Tom Dehner, […]

MPA interns at IDOT gain insight into government with hands-on administrative experience

MPA interns at IDOT gain insight into government with hands-on administrative experience

Master in Public Administration (MPA) students Jodi Cox and Anna Limbrick have gained government agency experience as interns at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in Collinsville.

Jodi Cox, MPA student and IDOT intern
The IDOT District 8 headquarters is responsible for maintaining highways in 11 counties and, according to Cox and Limbrick, who are serving as […]

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