Archive for August, 2014

SIUE schools, center receive $1 million NSF Grant

SIUE schools, center receive $1 million NSF Grant

A $1 million grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) will be used to enhance the educational experiences of aspiring math teachers at SIUE.
The NSF grant funds a second Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program for the university, this time in mathematics. A previous grant by the agency funds SIUE students in their path to […]

Ackad awarded AFOSR grant for physics research

Ackad awarded AFOSR grant for physics research

Physics professor Edward Ackad received a grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) through the Young Investigator Research Program (YIP). HIs proposal is titled Understanding Laser-Cluster Interactions in the X-ray Regime. Photo by Theresa San Luis.

Physics professor Edward Ackad received a grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) […]

Arts & Issues continues 30-year tradition with 'eclectic series'

Arts & Issues continues 30-year tradition with ‘eclectic series’

Arts & Issues celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and the season’s roster includes Grammy artists, best-selling authors and a Pulitzer Prize winner.
Arts & Issues director Grant Andree said he is excited about this year’s events.
“We’ve got a great season coming in,” Andree said. “This [season] kind of lays out the foundation of what it’s […]

SIUE 'student-centered' community drew in CAS adviser

SIUE ‘student-centered’ community drew in CAS adviser

SIUE’s student-centered community was the most attractive reason for Brandon Guthrie to join the College of Arts and Sciences advising department this year.
Brandon Guthrie is the newest College of Arts and Sciences adviser. Photo by Manuel Poch.
“One of the things that stood out of SIUE was what I read in the mission statement and [it] […]

Lopinot brings student affairs experience to CAS advising

Lopinot brings student affairs experience to CAS advising

College of Arts and Sciences academic adviser Andrew Lopinot has always worked closely with student affairs before joining SIUE in July.
“I didn’t have specific advising experience, but I’m coming in having student affairs experience and knowing how to interact with students and parents,” Lopinot said. “Being able to balance the conversation between parents and students […]

 Vision cast, accomplishments highlighted at 2014 CAS Fall Meeting

Vision cast, accomplishments highlighted at 2014 CAS Fall Meeting

Academic leaders shared their vision, highlighted accomplishments and announced new faculty and staff members at the 2014 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) fall meeting.
Dean of the College or Arts and Sciences Aldemaro Romero addresses faculty and staff during the 2014 fall meeting. Photo courtesy of Cathey.
The meeting, held Friday at the Morris University Center, […]

Rocha represents SIUE in England as Fulbright Fellow

Rocha represents SIUE in England as Fulbright Fellow

Foreign languages professor Carolina Rocha has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship in Liverpool, England, to write about Argentine cinema.
Foreign languages professor Carolina Rocha stands outside her office at the University of Liverpool in England where she is researching Argentine cinema as a Fulbright Fellow. Photo courtesy of Rocha
Rocha said she is “very excited” about spending […]

‘From the Inside Out’ exhibit to feature international artwork at the Gallery

‘From the Inside Out’ exhibit to feature international artwork at the Gallery

Five artists through an international collaboration will display handmade paper, textured felt, rust printed silk hangings and embroidered eco-printed silks at the Art and Design West Gallery this week.
This week, the Art and Design West Gallery features textile works of five artists. It is co-curated by SIUE alumni Elizabeth Adams-Marks and Pat Vivod. Photo courtesy […]

English professor publishes book on non-traditional patriarchal roles

English professor publishes book on non-traditional patriarchal roles

English professor Helena Gurfinkel released her book “Outlaw Fathers in Victorian and Modern British Literature: Queering Patriarchy” in the spring.
English professor Helena Gurfinkel published her first book with Fairleigh Dickinson University Press in the spring. “Outlaw Fathers in Victorian and Modern British Literature: Queering Patriarchy” is based on her research. Photo credit: Denise MacDonald
Her first […]

Theater professor to add digital rendering to design curriculum

Theater professor to add digital rendering to design curriculum

Theater professor Laura Hanson will teach digital costume design techniques she learned during her sabbatical.
According to Hanson, she has wanted to become more adept at digital rendering and to “really explore” the possibilities the last few years.
Theater professor Laura Hanson will apply knowledge gained during her sabbatical of digital rendering to the design curriculum. Photo […]

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