2012 News
December 26, 2012
New SIU-C facility advances automotive career opportunities
When one sees the gleaming new Transportation Education Center at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, which houses the Automotive Technology four-year degree program, with its large classroom spaces, 95 donated vehicles to work on, brand new lifts and equipment and more, a question comes to mind.
December 20, 2012
Aviation graduates in select company with NTSB
Josh Lindberg and Dennis Diaz dreamed of piloting commercial planes when they first enrolled in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized aviation program.
But their education has led to Diaz and Lindberg being in very select company in the aviation industry.
December 17, 2012
Beyond the Crowd Line: Susan Dacy
At sixteen Susan learned to fly in a Piper Cub (her Stearman wasn’t yet ready). She attended Southern Illinois University, where she earned a degree in Aviation Operations and Systems, along with aircraft mechanic’s licenses.
December 06, 2012
Style in Study
- Ben Bayliff
Molly Howard-Crow, a senior from Carbondale studying fashion design, works to attach a waist band to the top of a pencil skirt as part of her final project for class. Howard-Crow said people don’t think of fashion design as a serious major, and they just don’t realize the role that fashion plays in their lives. “Even if we don’t consider ourselves into fashion persé, everyone has their own personal style and would wear one thing but not another,” she said.
October 28, 2012
Southern Illinois celebrates new transportation education center
- Elizabeth Zinchuk
A grand opening was held Friday for the new Transportation Education Center at the Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro. The $63 million, 228,000-square-foot complex contains classrooms, faculty offices, teaching labs and meeting rooms and serves three SIU programs . It was commemorated at the event by university and state leaders, students, faculty, staff and program alumni.
October 26, 2012
Flying Salukis dominate in Region VIII victory
- Pete Rosenbery
A dominating performance brought the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis another National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region VIII championship this past weekend.
October 22, 2012
Aviation department chosen as FAA affiliate member
- Tai Cox
SIU will now have some extra funds for research and growth from the Federal Aviation Administration.
The FAA selected the university to be among 10 others in the country as an affiliate member of the administration’s Air Transportation Center for Excellence for General Aviation. The Center for Excellence is a partnership between the involved universities, the aviation industry and the federal government, which will focus on research to improve general aviation’s safety and sustainability, said David NewMyer, aviation technology department chair.
October 21, 2012
Student ideas rewarded at expo
Three SIU students came out of this weekend a little bit richer.
The fourth annual Technology and Innovation Expo was held at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Center in Carbondale Friday, where the Saluki Idea Competition concluded. The top five teams or individuals with the best ideas were announced and awarded cash prizes at the expo.
October 14, 2012
SIU keeps its eyes on the sky
- Brent Stewart
A crowd of SIU Carbondale aviation students, faculty and volunteers gathered at Southern Illinois Airport early Saturday morning to welcome a special flight.
More than 120 mostly high school, as well as community college students flew from Chicago on an American Airlines MD-80 passenger plane for the 8th American Airlines-SIU Aviation Career Day.
October 11, 2012
Aviation program to assist federal safety efforts
- Pete Rosenbery
Southern Illinois University Carbondale's storied aviation history is adding a new chapter that puts the emphasis squarely on the future of general aviation safety.
The Federal Aviation Administration late last month selected the University to be an affiliate member of the FAA's Air Transportation Center for Excellence for General Aviation.
October 08, 2012
Architecture faculty, students assist “YouthBuild”
- Pete Rosenbery
Faculty and students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Architecture will help youths in Alexander and Pulaski counties gain construction and historic preservation experience.
The effort is part of a program that stems from a recent U.S. Department of Labor grant under the agency’s “YouthBuild” program to the Cairo-based Delta Center, Inc., for at-risk youths between 16 and 24 years old. The $728,000 grant for three years will enable students to earn General Educational Development (GED) degrees and improve their skills to potentially earn jobs in the construction field.
October 08, 2012
Extern Program applications now available
The SIU Alumni Association is now accepting applications for Southern Illinois University Carbondale students to participate in its award-winning extern program. The application deadline is Nov. 16 at 4 p.m.
Students will participate during the University's spring break March 11-15.
September 28, 2012
Job fair caters to STEM field students
- Matt Daray
SIU students recently had the chance to meet with employers in some of the largest growing fields in today’s job market.
The Student Center’s second floor was filled Wednesday morning with company representatives and prospective student employees looking for jobs or internships in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Employment in professional, scientific, and technical services related to STEM fields is projected to grow by about 29 percent, which would add about 2.1 million new jobs between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
September 13, 2012
Dental professional seminar is Oct. 12
- Kristen George
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Dental Hygiene Program is sponsoring a one-day seminar for dental professionals on Oct. 12.
The event takes places from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University's Student Center.
September 04, 2012
Tech RSO searches for hands-on work
- Austin Flynn
Some Registered Student Organizations can go overlooked, but the Tech Dawgs hope to stick out among the crowd by offering free computer assistance.
August 22, 2012
Jose Ruiz to head national aviation association
José R. Ruiz, a professor in Southern Illinois University Carbondale's nationally recognized aviation management and flight program, will head the University Aviation Association beginning next month.
August 01, 2012
Flights will help injured veterans, service dogs
When students and faculty in Southern Illinois University Carbondale's aviation flight program take to the skies next week, they will be carrying special passengers on their journey.
August 01, 2012
Radiologic Sciences faculty members earn honor
Two faculty members in Southern Illinois University Carbondale's radiologic sciences program are being recognized for a peer-reviewed article on treating breast cancer patients.
July 30, 2012
Woodward named interim ISAT director
Belle S. Woodward, an associate professor in information systems technologies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is the interim director of the University's School of Information Systems and Applied Technologies (ISAT).
July 26, 2012
Murphysboro dad pens book for kids, adults
- Adam Testa
Army Reserves Staff Sgt. Joshua Rucinski has completed two tours of Iraq. He’s overcome the struggles of trying to earn a college degree while serving in the military. He now faces the challenges of raising a toddler.
July 09, 2012
Aviation Technologies adds corporate jet to fleet
You probably will not find a Learjet at an ordinary weekend swap meet. But Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Aviation Technologies program hit the jackpot with the recent addition of a corporate jet to its fleet.
July 09, 2012
Students’ fashion creations to take center stage
With the whirl of sewing machines nearby, Jessica Beck was working on one of her pieces for the annual student showcase and runway fashion show at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
July 08, 2012
Southern Illinois University recertified by The Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program
The Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation (IACE) Program has recertified Southern Illinois University, Carbondale courseware as meeting all of the elements of the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) National Training Standards for: Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals, NSTISSI No. 4011 System Administrators (SA), CNSSI No. 4013.
July 03, 2012
High school students can explore aviation careers
- Pete Rosenbery - University Communications
High school students can learn more about corporate and general aviation careers during an upcoming career day at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
June 27, 2012
‘Give Adults a Smile Day’ set for July 13
Area adults will have the opportunity next month to receive free dental services at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
June 08, 2012
Camp’s focus is aviation career possibilities
High school students can learn about aviation careers at a camp hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized aviation program.
June 07, 2012
Kids have some fun with architecture at SIU camp
Eleanora Roach, 8, of Carbondale said she was interested in architecture when she enrolled in the Kids Architecture Camp, but found more than a chance to build.
June 04, 2012
Wang named dean of Applied Sciences and Arts
A researcher and administrator at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) will become the next dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
May 31, 2012
Interior design graduate wins national award
A recent graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s interior design program earned national recognition for his work.
May 24, 2012
Ruiz earns Simon Distinguished Faculty Award
Throughout his 17-year teaching career at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, José R. Ruiz has sought to make his classes interesting, appealing and challenging.
May 21, 2012
Flying Salukis again among nation’s elite
With a demeanor that belies their strength, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis are once again among the nation’s elite.
May 21, 2012
Volunteers, community members learn more about Olive Branch rebuilding effort
- Linda Rush, The Southern
“Renewed energy” for residents of Olive Branch was the most tangible result of several days of sessions teaming volunteers from across the country with some of those who lost their homes and businesses in last year’s floods, Beth Ellison said.
May 07, 2012
Two earn construction manager in training honor
Garver, a senior in the Technical Resource Management (TRM) program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is the first of two students in the program’s professional construction management (PCM) specialization to earn a construction manager in training (CMIT) designation.
February 29, 2012
Security Dawgs ready for cyber defense contest
Information systems technology students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be keeping watch for unwanted cyber attacks and viruses later this week during the Illinois Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
January 30, 2012
‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ to mark 10th anniversary
The annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will mark its 10th anniversary later this week.
January 25, 2012
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