SIUC previews campus plans to 2015 at open house
Alumni saw campus expansion plans including a 4000 square foot health facility approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and a new 168 bed residence hall near the Rec Center and health center. Officials expect completion around 2004 or 2005 with a joint program approach and local funding.
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Distinguished SIUC alumni honored at Homecoming
TV newsman Chris Bury headlines four Distinguished Alumni during SIUC Homecoming. Also honored: William R. Norwood, Retired Vice Admiral Edward Moore Jr., and Albert D. Kern, CEO of Entomos Inc. Each has deep SIUC ties and notable careers in aviation military science and agricultural tech.
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Homecoming Parade and Football Day at SIUC
Student events center on South University Avenue and Mill Street host a 9 30 a m homecoming parade ending at McAndrew Stadium followed by an Alumni Association tailgate 10 30 a m to 1 15 p m and a 1 30 p m game with halftime coronation. Movie Minority Report shows at 7 and 9 30 p m with student IDs $2 general $3. Miss Ebeness Pageant at Shryock Auditorium 7 30 p m tickets $8 advance $10 day of.
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SIUC Homecoming festivities showcase students' school spirit
Rich Mitchell, 2001 homecoming king and SIUC graduate serving in the Air Force, reflects on the best time of year. First year student Naarah Lindsay chairs the homecoming elections, reporting a smooth event and secret winners. Juniors Suzanne Rensing and Rachel Lindsay greeted attendees at McAndrews Stadium as organizers buzz with energy and enthusiasm.
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Southern Carbondale Homecoming Parade and Football Game
The Homecoming parade begins at 9 30 a m at South University Avenue and Mill Street with over 100 units and 20 bands marching north to Cherry Street then east to Illinois Avenue and south to the stadium. The Salukis face Western Illinois University Leathernecks at 1 30 p m with reserved seats 15 dollars for adults 6 dollars for students and free for SUC students with valid ID.
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SIU Faculty Salaries Battle Over Parity With Peers
Negotiations at SIUC continue without a signed contract since July as salaries split the parties. Worthen Hunsaker reports progress toward parity with 97 percent of peer average since 1996, while James Kelly contends an 8.6 percent gap remains.
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SIUC
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Marion woman celebrated for near a century of Marion history
The article honors Ruby Murrow of Marion who has lived through major local eras from Halley’s Comet sightings to Charlie Birger times. Born circa 1920, she raised five children, has many grandchildren, and remained active, retiring from the Senior Citizen’s Kitchen Band. She lives with Franklin after Raymond’s death. Her family calls her “the best in the world.”
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Williamson County
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Correction on Lincoln Center Closure Statements
The Friday story misquoted Scott Gulledge of Tutera Investments regarding the Lincoln Developmental Center in Anna. Gulledge did not claim the center closed for poor care, stating he was unaware of care problems at the facility for the mentally retarded. the issue involved possible federal funding withdrawal and closure, which the newspaper now acknowledges as erroneous.
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Tutera Investments Inc
Illinois Veterans’ Home
Anna
Lincoln Developmental Center
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