College of Arts and Sciences News
SIUE Odyssey Science Camp Builds Excitement for STEM in Area Youth
29 July 2022, 9:54 AM
Through a series of eventful experiences in building, exploring and investigating the dynamics of scientific inventions, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville STEM Center Odyssey Science Camp participants are experiencing the excitement of science first hand during a two-week July session.
“The goal of Odyssey camp is to...
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A Message from the Dean: Juneteenth National Independence Day
17 June 2022, 10:00 AM [CAS News Story]
Sunday, June 19 is Juneteenth National Independence Day. As you probably know, this holiday marks the day—June 19, 1865—when people who had been enslaved in Texas learned that they were free. Celebrations of this day began in Texas in 1866 and became common in African American communities in the South in the twentieth...
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SIUE's Robb Launches New Book, “Group Art Therapy: Practice and Research”
2 May 2022, 8:00 AM [CAS News Story]
Megan Robb is a professor in the Department of Art and Design and the program director of the art therapy counseling graduate program at SIUE. She received her master's degree in art therapy from The George Washington University as well as training in relational cultural theory, motivational interviewing, and is constantly working towards...
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SIUE Adds Digital Media Literacy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate to Support Illinois’ New Media Literacy Bill
18 April 2022, 2:55 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences has announced a new Digital Media Literacy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate within the Department of Mass Communications, which can be completed online in one summer.
The program is designed for educators, librarians and media professionals who want to...
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SIUE to Hold Panel Discussion on Events Surrounding Ukraine
29 March 2022, 8:30 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) will present a virtual panel discussion, “Events in and around Ukraine: What is Happening and Why It Matters,” at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31.
Moderated by Kenneth Moffett, PhD, chair and professor in the Department of Political Science,...
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SIUE Awarded $1.5M for Watershed Scholars Graduate Program
9 March 2022, 12:40 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received $1.5 million in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of a novel model for graduate education that removes financial barriers and increases diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
The project, “At the Confluence:...
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SIUE Adds Professional Leadership Strategies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
28 February 2022, 3:35 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences has announced a new Professional Leadership Strategies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate within the Department of Public Administration and Policy Analysis (PAPA), which can be completed online in less than one year.
The certificate is designed to prepare...
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Sankofa Lecture Series Examines Anti-Black Violence in Southern Illinois, Feb. 28
28 February 2022, 7:45 AM
A leading scholar studying racism and racial violence in the Midwest will examine anti-Black violence in southern Illinois during the next Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sankofa Lecture and Dialogue Series presentation.
The ongoing series features robust conversations surrounding the history of slavery and its lasting...
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Next Sankofa Lecture Discusses “Challenges of African American Genealogy”
1 February 2022, 3:40 PM
For the sake of some distinguishing factors like slave practices affecting African American lineage tracing, efforts towards researching their genealogy have been faced with challenging situations. An upcoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Sankofa Lecture and Dialogue Series presentation will examine the uniqueness of...
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Jones Discusses Career and Upcoming Show “Life Sucks” on Segue
28 January 2022, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Geovonday Jones, assistant professor in the Department of Theater and Dance. In this episode,...
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Opera Edwardsville’s Hopkins Visits Segue Ahead of Holiday Concert with SIUE’s Arts & Issues
3 December 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Chase Hopkins, founding artistic director of Opera Edwardsville and general director of Chicago’s Haymarket Opera Company.
This episode of Segue airs at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. Listeners can tune into WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound or siue.edu/wsie.
Hop...
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SEGUE: SIUE’s Kooiman Discusses Anthropology Career and New Book
18 November 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Susan Kooiman, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology.
This episode of...
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SIUE’s Martino-Taylor Shares Expertise in New Documentary and Live Q&A
5 November 2021, 3:25 PM
SIUE’s Lisa Martino-Taylor, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, will share her expertise during a Q&A following the screening of the documentary “Target: St. Louis Vol. 1” at the St. Louis International Film Festival on Friday, Nov. 5.
The film centers on military experiments that took place...
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SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee McCaskill Joins Segue
5 November 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews one of the nine alumni inducted into the 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame, Jessica McCaskill, who...
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SIUE’s Simidtchieva Presents “A Century of Bulgarian Piano Trios” Featuring the World Premiere of Lora Al-Ahmad’s "Irminden"
4 November 2021, 11:05 AM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Marta Simidtchieva, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Music, will present an evening of Bulgarian music with Miroslav Hristov, professor of violin at the University of Tennessee, and Ilia Radoslavov, professor of piano at Illinois Wesleyan University, at...
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SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee Land Joins Segue
22 October 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews one of the nine alumni inducted into the 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame, Bill Land, who is currently...
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Sankofa Lecture Series Uncovers Truth About Africa’s Rich History
14 October 2021, 8:40 AM
Throughout history, the kingdoms of Africa fostered world centers of learning, wealth, art and technology. However, when Africa is covered in history courses throughout the United States, this rich history is often ignored with curriculum focused on the slave trade and colonialism. An upcoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Sankofa...
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SIUE’s Hepner Describes Passion for Photography on Segue
8 October 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Abbey Hepner, assistant professor in the CAS Department of Art and Design and area head of...
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SIUE Graduate School Announces October Virtual Open House Events
29 September 2021, 4:40 PM
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s nationally-recognized Graduate School will host a series of virtual Open House events throughout October for individuals interested in continuing their education at the University. Attendees who apply for an eligible program will receive a $40 application fee waiver.
SIUE’s premier...
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Segue: Bluvshtein Discusses Adlerian Psychology Ahead of Oct. 1 Arts & Issues Lecture
24 September 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Marina Bluvshtein, PhD, director of the Center for Adlerian Practice and...
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SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative Helps Revitalize Venice, Brooklyn and Madison Townships
20 September 2021, 8:45 AM
The problems are longstanding, but the mission is clear. The current situation is bleak, but the commitment to the future is hopeful. The resources are threadbare, but the partnerships are secure. After decades of historical disinvestment and systematic disparities, the Illinois communities of Venice, Brooklyn and Madison (VBM) are targeted to be...
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Martinez Discusses Passion for Environmental Science and Geography on SEGUE
10 September 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Adriana Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the Departments of Geography and Geographic...
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SIUE Achieves Historic Graduate Enrollment, Largest Fall First-Year Class in Six Years
8 September 2021, 1:30 PM
Landmark graduate enrollment, the largest first-year class in six years, increasing diversity and growing international attendance highlight Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s strong fall 2021 enrollment picture.
SIUE’s overall enrollment grew 1.2% (150 students) to 13,010 for fall 2021. The University...
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Gorislavsky Discusses Criminal Justice Research
27 August 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Ekaterina Gorislavsky, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice...
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Segue Celebrates 500th Episode
20 August 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, SIUE’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, WSIE celebrates the show’s 500th episode with a 50-minute broadcast. Throughout the show, Chancellor Randy Pembrook and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard interview a variety...
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Jason Stacy Bridges the Gap Between History and Literature on SEGUE
13 August 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Jason Stacy, PhD, professor in the Department of History.
This episode of Segue airs at 9...
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SIUE’s Public Administration Expert Huyck Visits SEGUE
22 July 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Nancy Huyck, DPA, associate professor and chair of the Department of Public Administration and...
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Chancellor Pembrook Reflects on Leading SIUE through COVID-19 on SEGUE
8 July 2021, 8:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Chancellor Randy Pembrook.
This episode of Segue airs at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 11. Listeners can...
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Cocuzza Reflects on 26 Years with SIUE on SEGUE
23 June 2021, 9:00 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Peter Cocuzza, former chair of the Department of Theater and Dance.
This episode of Segue airs...
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SEGUE: SIUE Alumna HuffPost Editor Belton Discusses Journalism Career
10 June 2021, 7:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Danielle Belton, editor-in-chief of HuffPost, the online news outlet formerly known as The...
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SIUE’s Bennett Shares Anthropology Experiences and Advice on SEGUE
28 May 2021, 7:45 AM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Masonya Bennett, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology.
This episode of...
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SIUE’S Sellnow-Richmond Explains Health Communication Research
14 May 2021, 1:05 PM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, SIUE’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Deborah Sellnow-Richmond, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Applied Communication Studies.
This episode of Segue airs...
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SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences Honors Students at Virtual Honors Day
6 May 2021, 2:20 PM
Each spring, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognizes student achievement at its annual Honors Day Convocation. With COVID restrictions still in place, the 2021 Honors Day ceremony took place virtually in April, where a total of 287 distinguished CAS students were recognized, culminating...
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SIUE’s Speno Describes Media Studies Research on Segue
30 April 2021, 1:05 PM [CAS News Story]
On this week’s episode of Segue, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s weekly radio program exploring the lives and work of the people on campus and beyond, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Kevin Leonard, PhD, interviews Ashton Speno, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Mass Communications.
This episode...
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