Archive for January 19th, 2014

Holt first anthropology professor to receive Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher Award

Holt first anthropology professor to receive Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher Award

In the roughly 15 years of its existence, anthropology professor Julie Holt is the first in her department to receive the Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher Award.
Anthropology professor Julie Holt is the first in her department to receive the Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher Award. Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Marketing and Communications
Holt said she […]

URCA students conduct research in Palestine

URCA students conduct research in Palestine

Three political science students spent a week and a half in Palestine during winter break to conduct research with the Applied Research Institute – Jerusalem as part of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program.
Three political science students conducted research in Palestine during winter break, including senior Charmaine Burrus (pictured). Photo courtesy of Denise […]

Spanish education pilot program to expand

Spanish education pilot program to expand

Children reap benefits of SIUE Spansih education through camp Picture courtesy of Cathy McNeese

Children made worry dolls at camp, a craft that originated in Guatemala Photo courtesy of Cathy McNeese

Spansih professor Esther Herrera guides a student through the computer lab training Photo courtesy of Cathy McNeese
SIUE faculty taught local children Spanish last summer while engaging […]

Bentley’s theater endeavors earn her $20,000 fellowship from Regional Arts Commission

Bentley’s theater endeavors earn her $20,000 fellowship from Regional Arts Commission

Theater professor Kathryn Bentley is among the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission's fellows photo credit RAC

Theater professor, director, actor and community activist Kathryn Bentley has reason to celebrate in dramatic fashion–she and nine other artists received a $20,000 fellowship from the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission (RAC).  The 10 were chosen from an applicant pool […]

Schoenherr brings educational background to advising role

Schoenherr brings educational background to advising role

College of Arts and Sciences academic advisor Mark Schoenherr has always been in “the realm of education,” making his transition nearly four years ago from admissions positions at area colleges to SIUE advisor a natural fit.
Mark Schoenherr joined SIUE's CAS advising staff in 2010. Photo by Kari Williams
Schoenherr, who advises social science students, said he […]

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