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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 […]

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 […]

Dance in Concert to display mix of themes choreographed by various artists

Dance in Concert to display mix of themes choreographed by various artists

Dance in Concert performances will be held Wed – Sat at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in Dunham Hall Theater
Ten pieces ranging from depicting love and death to moving boxes will be featured in Dance in Concert, held this week by the Theater and Dance Department.
Dance in Concert consists of 20 student dancers […]

Genealogist to present about DNA tests for Black History Month

Genealogist to present about DNA tests for Black History Month

Bernice Bennett will present "The Role of DNA and Genealogy" for Black History month presentation at the Illinois-Mississippi Room at the Morris University Center Tuesday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
DNA knows nothing about race.
At least, according to Bernice Bennett, a family historian, genealogist, guest lecturer, talk show host and author.
“DNA is what it is,” Bennett said. […]

 Master of Fine Arts student displays work in exhibits across Illinois, Missouri

Master of Fine Arts student displays work in exhibits across Illinois, Missouri

Master of Fine Arts student Sarah Gillespie has artwork displayed at exhibits throughout Illinois and Missouri this semester.
Master of Fine Arts student Sarah Gillespie has been invited to display her artwork at four galleries in Missouri and Illinois this semester.
Gillespie, who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting with a minor in biology from […]

River Bluff Review accepting student submissions until Friday

River Bluff Review accepting student submissions until Friday

The "River Bluff Review" is currently accepting submissions until Friday for publication consideration photo courtesy of "River Bluff Review"
The “River Bluff Review,” SIUE’s student literary journal, is accepting submissions until February 7.
Advanced creative writing students in English professor Valerie Vogrin’s English 494 class edit the publication. The editors are accepting poetry, prose (fiction, creative nonfiction […]

Ruckh aims to strengthen Honors Program as new program director search continues

Ruckh aims to strengthen Honors Program as new program director search continues

Interim Honors Program Director Eric Ruckh has taken multiple steps toward enhancing the Honors Program as the Office of the Provost prepares to select a new program director.
Eric Ruckh, interim honors program director, has been working to enhance the program through an updated website and co-curricular additions, among other improvements. Photo courtesy of Eric Ruckh.
Ruckh, […]

Spanish service-learning class immersed students in local community sites

Spanish service-learning class immersed students in local community sites

Spanish students took an experiential learning course which consisted of volunteer service. Photo courtesy of Carolina Rocha.
A Spanish course allowed students to practice their linguistic skills as volunteers within the surrounding regions at sites such as libraries, schools and non-profit organizations.
Spanish service-learning class, taught last semester by foreign language professor Carolina Rocha, was made possible […]

CAS Colloquium proposals due Jan. 31

CAS Colloquium proposals due Jan. 31

Students and faculty interested in participating in the 2014 College of Arts and Sciences Colloquium have until Jan. 31 to submit proposals.
Associate Dean Larry LaFond said anyone in the university community is eligible, so long as proposals fit the theme “Thinking About Movement.” LaFond said the theme is broad so it can be approached from […]

LehrerDance performs Saturday for Arts and Issues

LehrerDance performs Saturday for Arts and Issues

It’s not just ballet.
It’s ballet, break dancing, modern dance, jazz and just about everything in between. It’s LehrerDance, which will perform at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday at Dunham Hall Theater as part of the 2013-2014 Arts and Issues series.
LehrerDance returns to SIUE as part of the 2013-2014 Arts & Issues series. Photo courtesy of Nate […]

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