Christi Mathis, Author at This Is SIU

February 17, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Sarah VanVooren is a dedicated, adaptable, hard-working leader

Much of the work Sarah VanVooren does as associate director of Conference and Scheduling Services is behind the scenes, but colleagues say she is one of the most organized, hard-working people on campus and the results of her efforts are obvious.

Christi Mathis

December 9, 2021

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Stacye Saunders is a ‘selfless mentor and advocate’ for students

As double alumna of SIU, Stacye Saunders has an affinity for the university and the community.

Christi Mathis

October 25, 2021

#SalukiPrideSIU sophomore Dylan Chambers devotes his energies to helping people on and off campus

At 19, Dylan Chambers has already devoted more time and energy to serving the public than many people who are decades older have. The Southern Illinois University Carbondale sophomore can’t imagine living any other way.

Christi Mathis

October 21, 2021

#SalukiPrideSaluki Homecoming 2021 ‘Is All That’ and more

Gorgeous weather, large crowds, a wide variety of special events and winners both on and off the field made Southern Illinois University Car

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Saluki Pride: FNU (Tugi) Tugiyanto is the School of Agricultural Sciences’ cheerful technology “fixer”

FNU Tugiyanto, or “Tugi” as the technical associate for the Office of Information Technology, School of Agricultural Sciences is known, has an amazing work ethic, a good heart, is an expert in his field, and will find a way to fix whatever needs fixing in the quickest way possible without making people feel like they are bothering him to ask for help, according to Katherine Elson, academic adviser for the school.

Christi Mathis

September 30, 2021

Christi Mathis

September 14, 2021

Academics and Student LifeOpportunities at SIU prepare Chloe Grover for life after graduation

Chloe Grover is making the most of her senior year at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Christi Mathis

July 28, 2021

#SalukiPrideSeymour Bryson Future Scholars Program returns to promote student success

A group of almost 30 new Salukis have been enjoying a four-week immersive learning experience on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus. It’s all about giving them a jumpstart toward success in their college careers.

Christi Mathis

July 15, 2021

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Susan Wills is a skilled business manager for the School of Education

Susan Wills is an outstanding business manager for the School of Education, an excellent role model and mentor for staff members and student workers, and widely respected among peers, said M Cecil Smith, dean of the school.

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Saluki Pride: Jessica Crowe goes beyond the classroom to teach sociology

Jessica Crowe, associate professor of sociology, is an innovative teacher and an influential researcher and author. In fact, Crowe and SIU colleagues received $1.7 million from the National Science Foundation’s S-STEM program for the Upper Delta Region Biodiversity Scholarship Program, to provide educational opportunities in biological sciences for students, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Christi Mathis

July 1, 2021