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SIU earns national recognition as wheelchair friendly
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December 17, 2020
by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. Inclusivity has been intrinsic to Southern Illinois University Carbondale since its earliest days, and that dedication to ensuring all Salukis feel welcome and appreciated has earned the university national recognition once again. The university was included among the Top 20 Wheelchair Friendly Colleges recently by New Mobility Magazine and the United Spinal Association.
“Their ranking method is more rigorous than that of many other lists of this type, so this is a real feather in our cap,” Lisa Caringer, director of Disability Support Services, said. “SIU has long enjoyed a reputation for excellence in access for wheelchair users. We were an early leader in removing physical barriers and assisting disabled college students, who have been traditionally marginalized.”
SIU hosts national FFA horse judging event Note: This is a stock photo. (Source: pexels.com) By Ashley Smith | December 16, 2020 at 3:18 PM CST - Updated December 16 at 3:18 PM
CARBONDALE, ILL. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosted it’s first-ever national FFA horse judging event on Dec. 11.
Nearly 300 FFA students, from 60 schools and 22 states, participated.
Due to the pandemic, the SIU faculty and staff had to “think outside the classroom.”
“The one thing that SIU has, which I think is very different, is the experience,” Perry said. “Students come to SIU get to learn in a student-centered environment. What we teach in the classroom, they get to practice on the farm.”
SIU to provide educational opportunities for St. Louis girls’ organization
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by Pete Rosenbery
CARBONDALE, Ill. An agreement between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Girls Incorporated of St. Louis will provide mentoring and educational opportunities, summer camps and potential scholarships for junior high and high school students and encourage them to pursue STEM careers.
Nationwide, women made up 29% of those employed in science and engineering occupations in 2017. The memorandum of agreement (MOA) between SIU and Girls Inc. fits into the university’s unique tradition of access and opportunity and its commitment to inclusive excellence, said Chancellor Austin Lane.
“We are excited about our partnership with Girls Inc.,” Lane said. “We want to provide opportunities for women in STEM and other areas in leadership and bridge any gaps for young women who want to attain a first-rate university education where they will receive hands-on learn
SIU nutrition and diet expert shares tips for healthy eating, even during a pandemic
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by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and other stresses of 2020, people are dealing with a lot, resulting in a common complaint of packing on a few extra pounds. Dawn Null, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale assistant professor of human nutrition and dietetics and registered dietitian, said there are a number of easy techniques we can use to stay healthy – or get healthy.
“Good nutrition supports our immune systems so that we are better able to prevent, fight and recover from illnesses and infections,” Null said. ”And, luckily, nutritious foods are readily at the grocery stores.”