Christi Mathis, Author at This Is SIU

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July 21, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Elaine Conrad is an SIU ‘mom’ to international students, fosters connections between international and regional communities

Elaine Conrad, is a second “mom” to hundreds of students from all over the world, helping them in myriad ways as they adapt to their home away from home at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. And she does it quite well, her colleagues say.

Christi Mathis

June 30, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Jim Nelson makes analytics and artificial intelligence understandable, usable and relevant

Jim Nelson, an associate professor and coordinator of the analytics program in the School of Analytics, Finance and Economics and the director of the Pontikes Center for Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, is largely responsible for putting the “analytics” in SIU’s College of Business and Analytics, and he’s introducing analytics and artificial intelligence to students in relevant ways, according to colleagues and students.

Christi Mathis

June 23, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Diana Cedeño researches, teaches to enhance social inclusion

Diana Cedeño, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction in child and family services, has been teaching at SIU only a couple of years, but her work on the social inclusion of underserved minority communities is already drawing attention on campus and beyond.

Christi Mathis

June 16, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Daniel Silver is proud to guide his paralegal studies students to success

Daniel Silver, a clinical associate professor in paralegal studies within the School of Justice and Public Safety, has received the university-level 2022 Teaching Excellence Award (non-tenure track). Silver developed a wide range of law-related courses over the years designed around what is in the best interests of the students, the most recent being Cannabis Law.

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Saluki student-athletes grateful for support to succeed during and after college

What do a Carolina Panther football player, the guidance counselor for a 2,600-student Chicago-area high school and a…

Christi Mathis

June 9, 2022

Christi Mathis

June 9, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Exercise science professor Phil Anton committed to teaching

Phil Anton, an associate professor in the School of Human Sciences, has many roles at SIU, including directing the Strong Survivors Program, centered on cancer rehab, which he helped found in late 2005. Because of his devotion to SIU Carbondale students and the people they serve, Anton has received the university-level Teaching Excellence Award (tenured and tenure track).

Christi Mathis

June 2, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Amir Sadeghpour researches resiliency and sustainability within agriculture

Amir Sadeghpour, an assistant professor in the School of Agricultural Sciences, has brought in over $3.9 million in external funding through his grant writing efforts. For his dedication to research and teaching, Sadeghpour has received the 2022 Early Career Faculty Excellence Award.

Christi Mathis

May 26, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Cynthia Heisner’s exceptional relationship with students contributes greatly to their success

Cynthia Heisner, an office administrator in the School of Law, approaches her many responsibilities with precision, which makes her a favorite in the office, said a colleague.

Christi Mathis

May 19, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Justin Young, leader of the Playing for Pets fundraiser, highlights his passion for teaching

Communications studies instructor Justin Young created a video games class at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and received a $3,000 teaching innovation grant from the College of Liberal Arts, which he used to bring more resources and equipment for his new class. In the future, his goals include building a cross-disciplinary study of video games at SIU, similar to how people study film or literature.

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Tim Marlo offers his students unique, real-world learning experiences

Tim Marlo, clinical associate professor in the School of Analytics, Finance and Economics, is not only devoted to helping SIU students in the classroom, preparing them for their future careers.

Christi Mathis

May 12, 2022