Archive for April 6th, 2014

CAS graduation rates, student credit hours reach 'historical' highs

CAS graduation rates, student credit hours reach ‘historical’ highs

As university funding becomes tied to graduation rates, the College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) graduation rates have reached historical highs, according to Dean Aldemaro Romero.
CAS graduation rates and student credit hours have reached historical highs, according to CAS Dean Aldemaro Romero. Graphic courtesy of Romero
The 2013 graduation numbers for undergraduates and graduates reached 921 […]

CAS Colloquium: Political science students present post-Civil Rights movement research

CAS Colloquium: Political science students present post-Civil Rights movement research

Political science students explored various aspects of post-Civil Rights movements in the College of Arts and Sciences Colloquium last week.
Sophomore political science major Rebekah Bogacz discusses the Congressional Black Caucus during the CAS Colloquium last week. Bogacz was one of political science professor Anne Flaherty's students who presented as part of Flaherty's African American Politics […]

CAS Colloquium: Kerber details early dance program history started by core group of ‘dedicated’ individuals

CAS Colloquium: Kerber details early dance program history started by core group of ‘dedicated’ individuals

University archivist and special collections librarian Steve Kerber presented his research on the SIUE dance program's early history during the College of Arts and Sciences Colloquium. Photo provided by Theresa San Luis.
During the 10th College of Arts and Sciences Colloquium, university archivist and special collections librarian Steve Kerber presented the dance program’s early history.
Kerber said […]

Theater students experience ‘original practice’ at the American Shakespeare Center in Virginia during spring break

Theater students experience ‘original practice’ at the American Shakespeare Center in Virginia during spring break

Senior theater major Ryan Weichmann overlooks a balcony at the Blackfriars Playhouse at the American Shakespeare Center in Virginia during spring break. Photo courtesy of Johanna Schmitz
Theater professor Johanna Schmitz and six students traveled to Staunton, Va., to study and interact with actors who perform at the Blackfriars Playhouse at the American Shakespeare Center.
According to […]

Speakers to address Internet surveillance and the roles of media for annual Mass Comm Week

Speakers to address Internet surveillance and the roles of media for annual Mass Comm Week

Numerous speakers will address Internet privacy issues and the role of media for Mass Comm Week. Image courtesy of Gary Hicks
Mass Comm Week starts today and focuses on Internet privacy– both government and private sector roles– and the implications of what people would label as surveillance or “spying,” according to Mass Communications Department Chair Gary […]

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