Soyuz Returns to Earth After Columbia Disaster
American astronauts Kenneth Bowersox and Donald Pettit along with Russian Nikolai Budarin landed in a cramped Soyuz capsule in Kazakhstan, ending 161 days in space. The mission followed the Columbia tragedy and marked the first NASA crew to descend in a foreign vessel, with limited belongings and postponed shuttle return plans.
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Cairo mayor fires six city officials amid council tension
Cairo finance commissioner Thurston says the new mayor fired six department heads, plans to replace with some unqualified staff, and warns of legal action. He met with Mayor Farris and lawyers to seek a resolution. Most dismissed officials may still be paid. A regular meeting is set for May 13 with potential earlier specials.
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Southern at 150 long range plan shapes SIUC future
Chancellor Wendler defends Southern at 150 as a shared long term plan not a crisis blueprint. The plan, started May 2001 with input from Glenn Poshard and faculty, aims to boost research funding, faculty levels, and outside support while building prestige for SIUC over 20 years.
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Southern at 150 goals plan boosts graduate funding
Caleb Hale outlines commitments to raise 10 million for graduate research scholarships 20 million for endowed fellowships and 500 more research assistants while expanding Progressive Graduate Education under new master programs increasing applications and stipends. initiative also aims at undergraduate scholarships facilities athletics leadership library resources and campus development including a Southern Illinois Research Park expansion with 1 200 jobs and 40 million payroll.
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