Diversity champion blends career, campus and community
Assistant dean and SIUC diversity advocate Suarez built a career spanning admissions at a university grad office and directing IITs Office of Hispanic Educational Development. She influenced migrant camps in Illinois while teaching acceptance over tolerance and guiding students toward fitting careers. Her family roots deepen a Saluki identity as she promotes diversity as life.
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Suarez
Chicago
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois
Amanda
SIUC
Murphysboro administrator cites budget hurdle for software upgrade
Biby says city funds limit new computer software project delaying its implementation. The Murphysboro administrator, a long-time SIU Carbondale Ph.D. holder, describes political appointment concerns and balancing city duties with personal pursuits including an antique shop and teaching.
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Biby
Murphysboro
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Joe
Judy Grissom
Chris Grissom
Riley
Murray State University
Chris
Biley
St. Mary’s
Grissoms
Bibey
Dinner Theater 2003 Promises Laughter for SIRSS Benefit
Friends of Southern Illinois Regional Social Services hosts Dinner Theater 2003 at the Carbondale Civic Center on Jan 18 featuring Greater Tuna with Ryan Patrick and Tim Robinson. Proceeds support mental health and related services. tickets are $50 and due by Jan 11. Call Carrie Rendleman at 618 457 6703 ext 259 for tickets.
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Carbondale
Carbondale Civic Center
Friends of Southern Illinois Regional Social Services
Ryan Patrick
Tim Robinson
Heartland
Paul
Patti Simon
U.S. Senate
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Public Policy Institute
Tuna
Texas
Lion’s Club
Patsy Cline
Stan Hale
John A. Logan College
Patrick
Robinson
Logan
Zimmer Radio Group
Carterville
Friends of
SIRSS
Carrie Rendleman
Pinckneyville Memo Details Levy Extensions and Tax Implications
Pinckneyville officials review levies for road district and city. Johnson notes 105 percent extension rule. 16.5 cent per 100 valuation used in city road levy. Previous extension of 43,983 exceeded approved by Hirsch. Extra funds noted as going to Tax Increment Financing. City abates 1.34 million in taxes for bond and utility projects.
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Johnson
Hirsch
Chester School Board Education Budget and Plans
The board noted insurance and tax rises. no funding for a wrestling program. They discussed a school construction plan adding four rooms at the grade school and one at the high school, with bonds $705000 covering 38 percent of costs. They plan weather-related safety measures and hired a part time special education aide plus volunteer basketball coaches.
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Croft
Allison Blechle
Kenneth Slavens
Shane Sullins
Roger Cowan
Birthdays submission to The Southern newspaper
Mildred Smith guests reader birthdays are requested by mail to The Southern Birthdays, The Southern, P. C. Box 2108, Carbondale, IL 62902, or by email at news the southern com.
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Southern Illinoisan
P.O. Box
Carbondale
Mildred Smith
Southern
P.C
Thesouthern
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