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Important lessons on discrimination and forgiveness from Women's Studies

Important lessons on discrimination and forgiveness from Women’s Studies

The Women’s Studies Program hosted ‘Healing Journeys: Gender, Sexuality and Forgiveness,’ a panel addressing issues involving discrimination and forgiveness, at the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability on campus, Nov. 3.
Linda Markowitz, chair of the program, and professor of sociology and criminal justice studies, helped to organize the event.
“There were three panelists who gave their forgiveness […]

Music faculty showcase a hit for full house

Music faculty showcase a hit for full house

A full house enjoyed the musical talents of seven of SIUE’s faculty members at the Department of Music’s Faculty Showcase.
The showcase, which took place Oct. 29 in the John C. Abbot Auditorium, on the lower level at Lovejoy Library, featured a variation of musical expressions. The organizer, Music Professor Linda Perry, made it a priority […]

‘Style, politics, and black women at SIUE’ highlights Black fashion and culture

‘Style, politics, and black women at SIUE’ highlights Black fashion and culture

‘Style, politics, and black women at SIUE,’ a project initiated by SIUE’s Black Studies Program, hosted a “mixed media” exhibit Oct. 26-27 to address style issues and the politics of fashion as they relate to black women at SIUE.
Photo provided by Howard Rambsy.
The exhibit, which was displayed in the Eugene B. Redmond Reading Room at […]

SIUE ranks high for its diversity efforts

SIUE ranks high for its diversity efforts

Last month, during the 11th Annual Meeting of Minority Access, SIUE’s continued commitment to fostering a diverse campus was honored via an accolade from the organization.
(L-R) Paul W. Ferguson, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs; Isaac Blankson, chair of the Department of Speech Communication and assistant to the dean for diversity and internationalization initiatives; […]

Oasis Night serves up volleyball for a cause

Oasis Night serves up volleyball for a cause

The Women’s Studies program held its annual Oasis Night on Oct. 25 to benefit the women and children who seek help at the Oasis Women’s Shelter in Alton.
Oasis Night at the Vadalabene Center gave students and faculty an opportunity to give back.
The event was coordinated with the Cougar volleyball game which took place at 7 […]

CSWE Conference an important opportunity for social work

CSWE Conference an important opportunity for social work

Endeavoring to continue to increase the national presence of SIUE’s Department of Social Work, Larry Kreuger, professor of social work and chair of that department, along with two other social work faculty members, attended the 56th Annual Program Meeting for the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in Portland, Ore., from Oct. 14-17.
Larry Kreuger, professor […]

Nastasia takes SIUE global

Nastasia takes SIUE global

Sorin Nastasia, assistant professor of speech communication.
Sorin Nastasia, assistant professor of speech communication, is on his way to making his mark at SIUE and globally in the field of public relations. His recent invitation to participate in “The Diaspora’s Contribution to Scientific Research and Higher Education in Romania” conference, in Bucharest, Romania, attests to his […]

Duhigg's work featured in 'Reunion Sculpture Exhibition' in Texas

Duhigg’s work featured in ‘Reunion Sculpture Exhibition’ in Texas

A sculpture created by Thad Duhigg, professor of art and design.
Thad Duhigg, professor of art and design, has participated in more than 50 exhibitions to date and with his recent invitation to participate in a landmark showcase—Reunion Sculpture Exhibition: 30 Years Revisited—the list is constantly growing.
Duhigg, along with about 50 other participants, was invited by the […]

SIUE’s MPA program aims for continuous quality improvement

SIUE’s MPA program aims for continuous quality improvement

T.R. Carr, professor of public administration and policy analysis and chair of that department, recently attended the NASPAA conference in Las Vegas.
From Sept. 30-Oct. 1, T. R. Carr, professor of public administration and policy analysis and chair of that department, attended the annual meeting of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration […]

Blankson responds; 'greatest problem' facing colleges today

Blankson responds; ‘greatest problem’ facing colleges today

 
Each week, the editors will choose an article from the Chronicle of Higher Education. An interview will be conducted with several CAS professors. The responses will be posted in this section in a straightforward Q&A layout.
This section is opinion based.
The editors of This Week In CAS are asking that you, the professors of CAS, use this […]

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