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A researcher and teacher who focuses on waterfowl and wetlands management, Mike Eichholz values service as one of his main contributions to his work at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. To that end, he volunteers his time and expertise with groups that help set wildlife management policies throughout the state and country.
SIU journalism, political science grad gains insight through elite program in Germany
An intense three-week trek in June to Germany as part of a journalism study program not only gave Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate Oreoluwa Ojewuyi greater insight into journalism, but it also affirmed her belief in the importance of history.
Saluki Pride: Jim Nelson makes analytics and artificial intelligence understandable, usable and relevant
Jim Nelson, an associate professor and coordinator of the analytics program in the School of Analytics, Finance and Economics and the director of the Pontikes Center for Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, is largely responsible for putting the “analytics” in SIU’s College of Business and Analytics, and he’s introducing analytics and artificial intelligence to students in relevant ways, according to colleagues and students.
Saluki Pride: Diana Cedeño researches, teaches to enhance social inclusion
Posted on June 23, 2022June 23, 2022
Diana Cedeño, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction in child and family services, has been teaching at SIU only a couple of years, but her work on the social inclusion of underserved minority communities is already drawing attention on campus and beyond.
Saluki female aviators look to continue SIU’s strong Air Race Classic performances
Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022
Southern Illinois University Carbondale senior Wendy Elliott was 12 years old when she realized she wanted to follow a path blazed decades earlier by famed aviator Amelia Earhart and other female pilots.
Saluki student-athletes grateful for support to succeed during and after college
Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022
What do a Carolina Panther football player, the guidance counselor for a 2,600-student Chicago-area high school and a standout college track/cross-country athlete with a 4.0 GPA have in common? When…
Saluki Pride: Cynthia Heisner’s exceptional relationship with students contributes greatly to their success
Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Cynthia Heisner, an office administrator in the School of Law, approaches her many responsibilities with precision, which makes her a favorite in the office, said a colleague.
Saluki Pride: Justin Young, leader of the Playing for Pets fundraiser, highlights his passion for teaching
Posted on May 19, 2022May 19, 2022
Communications studies instructor Justin Young created a video games class at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and received a $3,000 teaching innovation grant from the College of Liberal Arts, which he used to bring more resources and equipment for his new class. In the future, his goals include building a cross-disciplinary study of video games at SIU, similar to how people study film or literature.
SIU anthropology, Chinese major earns national scholarship to study in Taiwan
Posted on May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Taegan Carpenter, an incoming sophomore at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, will embark on a new challenge this fall as a Boren Scholar, where she will spend an academic year in Taipei, Taiwan, and study Mandarin.
SIU Women’s Club awards three scholarships
Posted on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022
outhern Illinois University Carbondale students Caroline Chwalisz, Jewel Sanders and Darcy Tripod are the recipients of the SIU Women’s Club 2021-2022 round of scholarships.
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