SIU law school professor named Fulbright Specialist
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by Pete Rosenbery
CARBONDALE, Ill. Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been long known for its global reach, including welcoming its first international student in 1947. Christopher Behan, a professor with the SIU School of Law, is continuing the relationship with his recent selection as a Fulbright Specialist.
Behan learned in February that he was selected for the specialist program, which “pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to share their expertise, strengthen institutional linkages, hone their skills, gain international experience and learn about other cultures,” according to the organization’s website. The program has host institutions in more than 150 countries, and projects generally last two to six weeks, although specialists are encouraged to continue working with their host institutions in the years after t
SIU celebrates Earth Day by awarding grants to 11 sustainability projects
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by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Earth Day 2021 today, April 22, by awarding thousands of dollars in grants to a wide variety of “green” initiatives that include recycling projects, bike trails and wind turbines.
Sustainability program officials announced the award of $37,428 in Green Fund grants to 11 sustainability projects.
“We are so pleased to see such a variety of proposals coming from across campus. The commitment and creativity behind these projects is evident,” said Karen Schauwecker, sustainability program coordinator. “The proposals are truly an example of what it looks like when our community envisions and creates a greener, more sustainable campus.”
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SIUâs Camp Little Giant to resume on limited basis Camp Little Giant is the first SIUC-affiliated camp for children and adults with differing abilities. (Source: Pexels) By Amber Ruch | April 7, 2021 at 2:33 PM CDT - Updated April 7 at 2:33 PM
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University Carbondaleâs Camp Little Giant will return in the summer.
SIUâs Touch of Nature Environmental Center canceled the events in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Camp Little Giant will return on a smaller scale, offering two day camps in July that will implement special safety precautions, including social distancing.
Dyna Camp - July 5-9 - This is for ages 8-17 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attention deficit disorder. It includes hiking, canoeing, kayaking, archery, arts and crafts, games and other activities. Campers will need to be comfortable following directions, taking care of their personal needs and managing independently for briefing time periods
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois hosts 14 resident camp sessions, 12 day camps Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. (Source: KOLD News 13 Staff) By Ashley Smith | April 8, 2021 at 1:29 PM CDT - Updated April 8 at 1:29 PM
GLEN CARBON, Ill. (KFVS) - The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois announced it will be offering 14 resident camp sessions and 12 day camps throughout this summer.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
2021 Resident Camp Sessions (grade levels are Fall 2021)
DuBois Center – DuBois, Ill.
Grades 2-5
$365
Tail Talk
Grades 4-12
$540
Girls Week
This rustic high adventure camp will have everything from horses to riflery to kayaking – and so much more!