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SIU fashion students hard at work to showcase creativity

5 days ago | thesouthern.com | Pete Rosenbery

CARBONDALE — There’s little time to waste for Jia Brown, Aaron Elliott, Nicole Robinson and other students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Fashion Studies program. “I’m very excited and very anxious,” said Brown, as she was hand-sewing a piece for her resort wear collection she will debut at the Student Showcase and Fashion Show on April 24 at the SIU Student Center. kAm“(6 92G6 E@ 36 :?
Environmental, LGBTQ+ advocate receives SIU’s 2025 Sturgis Award

5 days ago | thesouthern.com | Pete Rosenbery

CARBONDALE — Jonny Gray, an associate professor in communication studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, was “really humbled and honored” to learn he has received the 2025 Lindell W. Sturgis Award. A longtime advocate for both the LGBTQ+ and environmental communities, Gray said the recognition carries a deeper meaning — an affirmation of the university’s commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion. kAmx? C64@8?:E:@?
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Kettering Foundation CEO to discuss future of democracy

6 days ago | thesouthern.com | Pete Rosenbery

CARBONDALE — Sharon Davies, president and CEO of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a special virtual conversation at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24. Davies will discuss the nonprofit research organization’s work toward advancing democracy and civic engagement with John Shaw, institute director. kAm%96 5:D4FDD:@? G:2 +@@> :D 7C66 2?5 @A6? E@ E96 AF3=:4[ 3FE C68:DEC2E:@? E@ G:6H E96 4@?G6CD2E:@?
SIU fashion students hard at work to showcase creativity

6 days ago | wsiu.org | Pete Rosenbery

There’s little time to waste for Jia Brown, Aaron Elliott, Nicole Robinson and other students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Fashion Studies program. “I’m very excited and very anxious,” said Brown, as she was hand-sewing a piece for her resort wear collection she will debut at the Student Showcase and Fashion Show on April 24 at the SIU Student Center. “We have to be in the studio every day at this point because it’s crunch time.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Kettering Foundation CEO to discuss future of democracy

6 days ago | wsiu.org | Pete Rosenbery

Sharon Davies, president and CEO of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a special virtual conversation at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24. Davies will discuss the nonprofit research organization’s work toward advancing democracy and civic engagement with John Shaw, institute director. The discussion via Zoom is free and open to the public, but registration to view the conversation is required.
Environmental, LGBTQ+ advocate receives SIU’s 2025 Sturgis Award

6 days ago | wsiu.org | Pete Rosenbery

Jonny Gray, an associate professor in communication studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, was “really humbled and honored” to learn he has received the 2025 Lindell W. Sturgis Award. A longtime advocate for both the LGBTQ+ and environmental communities, Gray said the recognition carries a deeper meaning — an affirmation of the university’s commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Environmental, LGBTQ+ advocate receives SIU’s 2025 Sturgis Award

1 week ago | news.siu.edu | Pete Rosenbery

2025 Sturgis Award recipient – Jonny Gray, second from left, was honored with the 2025 Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award. With Gray, from left, are SIU President Daniel Mahony, SIU Board of Trustees Chair J. Phil Gilbert and SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane. (Photo by Russell Bailey) Environmental, LGBTQ+ advocate receives SIU’s 2025 Sturgis Award CARBONDALE, Ill.
SIU theater professor’s collaboration with Violent Femmes singer may lead to the stage

1 week ago | wsiu.org | Pete Rosenbery

With the help of Violent Femmes lead singer Gordon Gano, Matthew C. Williams, an assistant professor of performance and movement in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance, is putting the final touches on a libretto that weaves the group’s music into the story of a struggling family’s search for redemption. The School of Theater and Dance will serve as an incubator for the yet-to-be-named musical, which Williams hopes to complete this summer.
Federal judge, former SIU law professor to present Simonds lecture

1 week ago | wsiu.org | Pete Rosenbery

A former faculty member at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School will reflect on his career and time at SIU Carbondale, and his current role as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., during a lecture on April 22. Ryan T. Holte, a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, will present “Living Lincoln’s Vision From the Bench Twelve Years After SIU” at 5:30 p.m. in the Hiram H. Lesar Building’s auditorium. A reception is at 4:30 p.m. in the law school’s formal lounge.
Federal judge, former SIU law professor to present Simonds lecture

1 week ago | thesouthern.com | Pete Rosenbery

CARBONDALE — A former faculty member at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School will reflect on his career and time at SIU Carbondale, and his current role as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., during a lecture on April 22. Ryan T. Holte, a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, will present “Living Lincoln’s Vision From the Bench Twelve Years After SIU” at 5:30 p.m. in the Hiram H. Lesar Building’s auditorium. A reception is at 4:30 p.m. in the law school’s formal lounge.