Archive for April, 2014

PLL celebrates 50 years of publication

PLL celebrates 50 years of publication

Papers on Language and Literature (PLL), SIUE’s scholarly journal, will commemorate 50 years of publication with a double issue due out this fall.
Papers on Language and Literature, SIUE's academic literary journal, will honor its 50th year of publication with a double issue in fall 2014. Photo courtesy of Helena Gurfinkel
Helena Gurfinkel, PLL editor and English […]

Sustainable Transportation students present before Plan Commission

Sustainable Transportation students present before Plan Commission

Geography students presented before the Edwardsville Plan Commission as part of their Sustainable Transportation course taught by professor Susan Hume. They presented ways to improve the area with complete street components and other recommendations. Photo by Theresa San Luis
Students in geography professor Susan Hume’s Sustainable Transportation class presented their research and findings on how to […]

Four chemistry students named Bouman Scholars

Four chemistry students named Bouman Scholars

Pictured above are chemistry students Scott Alvarado, Cori Harris, Bree Richey and Katherine Bennett who were named Bouman Scholars. They each received a scholarship for their poster presentations of their research. Photo courtesy of professor Michael Shaw.
Four chemistry students received the SIUE Thomas D. Bouman Memorial Research Scholar Awards after presenting posters on their […]

Acclaimed St. Louis author recites from first novel on campus

Acclaimed St. Louis author recites from first novel on campus

St. Louis author Eric Lundgren read from his novel "The Facades" and answered audience members' questions. His mystery novel was released last fall and has been critcially acclaimed. Photo by Theresa San Luis
St. Louis author Eric Lundgren read the first chapter of his book “The Facades” before an audience at the University Bookstore and took […]

URCA student researches, creates campus display for largest elm tree in Illinois

URCA student researches, creates campus display for largest elm tree in Illinois

One biology student has worked throughout the spring semester to give a long-gone elm tree new life.
Senior biological sciences and German major Emma Kuester researched the history and myth behind the largest elm tree on record in Illinois. Kuester created a photo illustration display for the tree, which located on campus property. The display can […]

Castillo lands Edwardsville Township Parks and Recreation internship through PAPA program

Castillo lands Edwardsville Township Parks and Recreation internship through PAPA program

PAPA graduate student Mary Castillo landed a Parks and Recreation internship at the Edwardsville Township. Her duties include advancing the Edwardsville Township Community Park, making it more accessible to the public and promoting the organization. Photo courtesy of Mary Castillo
Public Administration and Policy Analysis (PAPA) graduate student Mary Castillo landed a Parks and Recreation internship […]

Romero's work with former students published in environmental history anthology

Romero’s work with former students published in environmental history anthology

Aldemaro Romero, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and five of his former students are featured in “Animals,” the most recent work of the “Themes in Environmental History” series published by The White Horse Press.
Aldemaro Romero, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is featured in the "Themes in Environmental History" anthology […]

Third annual Art-ahhh-thon features 3-D printing demonstration, tattoo documentary

Third annual Art-ahhh-thon features 3-D printing demonstration, tattoo documentary

The College of Arts and Sciences will host its third annual Art-ahhh-thon on Friday, featuring artistic events from various departments within the college.
The College of Arts and Sciences presents its third annual Art-ahhh-thon, which features poetry readings, 3-D printing demonstrations and more.
The purpose of the event, according to Aldemaro Romero, dean of the College of […]

Luesse receives two-year organic chemistry research grant

Luesse receives two-year organic chemistry research grant

Chemistry professor Sarah Luesse will begin a two-year research project this summer in organic chemistry. She received a Cottrell College Science Award from the Research Corporation for Scientific Advancement. Photo courtesy of Luesse.
Chemistry professor Sarah Luesse received the Cottrell College Science Award (CCSA) from the Research Corporation for Scientific Advancement (RCSA), a $35,000 grant that […]

Glassman honored with Teaching Distinction Award

Glassman honored with Teaching Distinction Award

Physics professor Jack Glassman was named to a Teaching Distinction Award for 2013-2014 by the university. He said being enthusiastic and passionate about what you teach makes a difference for students. Photo courtesy of Glassman.
Physics professor Jack Glassman is a 2013-2014 recipient of the university’s Teaching Distinction Award.
Glassman said he is “very happy and honored” […]

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