Archive for September 8th, 2013

Spectrometer undergoing assemblage in Science Building West

Spectrometer undergoing assemblage in Science Building West

SIUE's new NMR spectrometer for the chemistry department is currently being assembled at Science Building West
Like a stove to a kitchen—that how’s crucial the installation of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (NMR) is to Science Building West according to Chemistry department chair Michael Shaw.
Shaw said without the $272,000 instrument, the chemistry department could not be […]

Sjursen awarded SIUE's first AAUW fellowship

Sjursen awarded SIUE’s first AAUW fellowship

Despite what Disney portrays, being a princess is a lot more work than hosting tea parties – at least according to historical studies professor Katie Sjursen’s research.
Photo courtesy of Katie Sjursen
Sjursen’s studies on medieval noblewomen, for which she recently received an American Fellowship Grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW), show women of […]

SIUE band director Bell rings in evaluation as a finalist judge at DCI World Championships

SIUE band director Bell rings in evaluation as a finalist judge at DCI World Championships

SIUE Music Prof. John Bell judged the 2013 DCI World Championships

SIUE Band Director John Bell
 

The Blue Knights. The Boston Crusaders. The Colts—just a few of the many drum corps groups that rehearsed countless days and evenings for a year, traveled thousands of miles across the country competing until they reached the highly anticipated event: the […]

Master of Social Work program sees highest number of applicants for 2013-14

Master of Social Work program sees highest number of applicants for 2013-14

SIUE’s master of social work program had “record enrollment” for the 2013-2014 academic year, according to Kathleen Tunney, social work department chair.
The program received its largest number of applicants – a roughly 33 percent increase, according to Bryan Duckham, master of social work program director.
Duckham said there were more than 90 applicants to the program, […]

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science selects Chan for BRIDGE Fellowship

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science selects Chan for BRIDGE Fellowship

Environmental sciences professor Melissa Chan was one of three Americans awarded a fellowship from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. As a result, she will study new research techniques and the impact of the 2011 Fukushima radioactive leaks in Japan that resulted from an earthquake and a tsunami.
Photo courtesy of Melissa Chan
Chan said […]

SIUE’s Klorer named to American Art Therapy Association’s highest honor

SIUE’s Klorer named to American Art Therapy Association’s highest honor

When a person depicts pain or sorrow through the colorful strokes of a brush or symbolism in clay sculptures, these are steps toward recognizing emotions and bringing them toward healing, according to SIUE Arts Therapy Counseling Professor Patricia “Gussie” Klorer.
Patricia "Gussie" Klorer, SIUE Arts Therapy Counseling professor (middle), stands between Terry Towne, Chair of the […]

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