#SalukiPride Archives - Page 6 of 24

Young black woman smiling, surrounded by buildings on campus

August 31, 2022

#SalukiPrideSIU journalism, political science grad gains insight through elite program in Germany

An intense three-week trek in June to Germany as part of a journalism study program not only gave Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate Oreoluwa Ojewuyi greater insight into journalism, but it also affirmed her belief in the importance of history.

Saluki Pride, Victoria Taylor, TRiO Student Support Services, assistant director

Christi Mathis

August 25, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Victoria Taylor supports TRiO students, chosen for State Doctoral Scholars Program

As assistant director of TRiO Student Support Services, Victoria Taylor goes out of the way to make sure students have everything they need to succeed and reach their full potential, colleagues say.

woman smiling while leaning on a short wall. there is a large tree visible behind her. Sharon Hagene, SIU Extended Campus, senior business manager. Saluki Pride

Christi Mathis

August 18, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Sharon Hagene provides effective leadership as Extended Campus business manager

As the senior business manager for SIU’s Extended Campus, Sharon Hagene gives new meaning to the term multitasking, handling a variety of jobs very capably while creating a pleasant work environment, her colleagues say.

man smiling while in front of two computer monitors

Pete Rosenbery

August 11, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Library Affairs IT manager Richard Beach focuses on customer service

As information technology manager for Library Affairs, Richard Beach said one of the most rewarding aspects of his job is working with students to expose them to new technology.

Jackie Welch Conference and Scheduling Services, conference coordinator

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Saluki Pride: Jackie Welch works hard to assure conference services and continuing ed succeed

While much of the work Jackie Welch does as conference coordinator for Conference and Scheduling Services is behind the scenes, the scope of her efforts reaches well beyond the campus, and she handles her duties so effectively that events large and small run smoothly, according to her co-workers and clients.

Christi Mathis

August 4, 2022

man seated at a desk, smiling at the camera

Christi Mathis

July 28, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Ivan Vargas is a talented and caring adviser for students

Ivanovich “Ivan” Vargas gives his all as an academic adviser for the College of Business and Analytics, colleagues say, uplifting and engaging them and empowering them to succeed.

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Christi Mathis

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.

woman smiling next to a statue of a Saluki that is wearing a maroon mortar board on his head

Pete Rosenbery

July 14, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Event planner Gena Albert keeps university celebrations on track

While likely most known for the office’s efforts in coordinating commencement ceremonies, Gena Albert’s work covers coordinating a host of other activities to honor students and recognize employees and collaborating on campus-community events such as the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

man standing in front of an airplane, looking at the camera

Pete Rosenbery

July 7, 2022

#SalukiPrideSaluki Pride: Mike Robertson’s passion for flight led to teaching others

Mike Robertson’s fascination with flying began when a family friend took him on his first small airplane ride in Montana at 7 years old.

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Saluki 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 30, 2022