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My name is Tim Dickison. I have a BA of British and American Literature from Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL. I spent two years in Akzhaik, Kazakhstan as a Teacher of English in a Foreign Language. I am a second year graduate student in Mass Communications.

Ledzewicz presents on optimal control in Allahabad, India

Ledzewicz presents on optimal control in Allahabad, India

An SIUE professor travelled to Allahabad, India this past winter break to present her research on applications of mathematics to cancer treatments.  The presentation took place on December 31st, 2010.
Urszula Ledzewicz, distinguished research professor in mathematics and statistics, was invited as one of 15 plenary speakers to the “International Conference on Mathematics of Date” with […]

Stacy awarded by TEAC for excellence

Stacy awarded by TEAC for excellence

Excellent teaching is a hallmark of any good department.  The Historical Studies Department in the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences is a department that excels in exceptional teaching.
Jason Stacy reads from his chapter in "Adventures in the Academy. photo courtesy of SIUE.
Carole Frick, professor and chair of historical studies, stated that four members of […]

Sewell recognized as Distinguished Research Professor

Sewell recognized as Distinguished Research Professor

When it comes to solving problems in mathematics, SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences can of boast top notch performances from one mathematician.  Edward Sewell, professor of mathematics and statistics can add distinguished research professor to his list of accomplishments.
Sewell is the second of two recipients of this award in the 2010 academic year.  He […]

Funk recognized as Distinguished Research Professor

Funk recognized as Distinguished Research Professor

Research comes in a variety of forms and fashions.  It is not limited to hard sciences or social sciences.  Creative writing may also be considered research, and, in terms of what it offers the professor, is just as important in the classroom as other research.
Allison Funk, professor of English language and literature, can now be […]

An exceptional America discussed at CAS Colloquium

An exceptional America discussed at CAS Colloquium

The role of America as an exceptional nation is one that will haunt the nightmares and dreams of scholars of today and for years to come.  Five SIUE professors took on the challenge of discussing this topic at the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences Colloquium.
The discussion took place on Wednesday, March 23 and was […]

Writer, Poet speak to crowd in MUC bookstore

Writer, Poet speak to crowd in MUC bookstore

An event in the MUC bookstore is drawing a fairly large crowd.  The English Language and Literature department has sponsored a series of events where authors are invited to come to campus and share their craft.
This past Monday’s event drew a crowd of more than 50 students, faculty and staff.  The writers came from the […]

CAS Colloquium - mark it a success

CAS Colloquium – mark it a success

What can an American citizen learn about America that he or she doesn’t already know?  A lot, if you were fortunate enough to attend the SIUE “Thinking about America” College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Colloquium this past week.
A colloquium is “an academic conference or seminar”, according to the New Oxford English dictionary.  The SIUE […]

Colloquium topic - from mental illness to social capital

Colloquium topic – from mental illness to social capital

There is a myriad of ways that a person could “Think about America” when examining this country.  On Wednesday, March 23 the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Colloquium, two professors took very different approaches on the theme “America Divided: Examining the Social and Economic Gaps II.”
Gary Hicks, associate professor and chair of mass […]

Dinosaur or abstract art sculpture, you decide

Dinosaur or abstract art sculpture, you decide

The SIUE entrance to University Park is guarded by a statue, one some people may view as a dinosaur.  But was that the artist’s original idea?  According to Eric Barnett, director of the University Museum, it wasn’t.
Richard Hunt poses next to his latest sculpture at the SIUE East St. Louis campus. photo courtesy of […]

CAS Colloquium hits stride with “Thinking About America”

CAS Colloquium hits stride with “Thinking About America”

Today’s world shrinking faster than ever before.  With the rise of China and India as new world powers and the internal conflicts in the Middle East, it’s hard not to look at ones own country and think.  This year’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Colloquium at SIUE seeks to do just that.
“Being an American […]

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