Inaugural Branch Honors Emil Jones at SIU Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosted an inaugural brunch in the Student Center to honor Illinois Senate President Emil Jones for creating university scholarships named after the late SIU President James Walker. Jones praised Glenn Poshard, recalled aiding a pivotal 1980s vote, and lauded Poshard for advancing education for all people.
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SIUC inauguration draws high school students to campus
SIUC officials welcomed hundreds of regional high school students to a reception in the Recreation Center as part of Thursday’s inaugural ceremonies. Chancellor Walter Wendler and Larry Dietz highlighted the event as a campus recruitment and inspiration opportunity. Thompsonville district dean Paula Whoprey noted many students had not heard university leaders speak before and were excited by the visit.
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Poshard pledges commitment to SIU greatness and collaboration
Governor Blagojevich and U S lawmakers praise SIU and its role in regional higher education. Poshard defends the university while urging K 12 reform and broader community partnership to raise retention and graduation, warn against internal bureaucracy, and call for shared governance to renew SIU’s spirit and reach.
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Poshard inaugural speech cautions on education costs
Excerpts from Glenn Poshard's inaugural address warn that state and national funding for public higher education is shrinking amid rising health care costs and sprawling expenditures. He evokes Southern Illinois University and calls for removing obstacles to accessibility while stressing the value of education over ignorance.
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