Cheng-Yao Lin is passionate about math. But for the mathematics education professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, it’s not just about learning and teaching math, it’s about helping people really “get” what math is and why it matters.
Sunset Concerts canceled in 2021
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by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. The Sunset Concert Series, a Carbondale summer tradition dating back more than 40 years, is extending its hiatus through 2021.
The difficult joint decision to cancel the popular free concert series for the second consecutive year was made to help ensure the health and safety of the public in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and because Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the City of Carbondale are continuing to follow State of Illinois mitigation guidelines. Currently, regulations don’t allow such large concerts. Organizers note that planning and booking of a diverse group of entertainers begins in December for the following summer’s concerts so they ultimately had to make the call to cancel for this summer.
SIU celebrates Earth Day by awarding grants to 11 sustainability projects
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by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Earth Day 2021 today, April 22, by awarding thousands of dollars in grants to a wide variety of “green” initiatives that include recycling projects, bike trails and wind turbines.
Sustainability program officials announced the award of $37,428 in Green Fund grants to 11 sustainability projects.
“We are so pleased to see such a variety of proposals coming from across campus. The commitment and creativity behind these projects is evident,” said Karen Schauwecker, sustainability program coordinator. “The proposals are truly an example of what it looks like when our community envisions and creates a greener, more sustainable campus.”
SIU will offer in-person, virtual summer camps and programs
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by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. Fun, enrichment and the opportunity to expand horizons is the focus Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s in-person and virtual summer camps. The camps are for children and youths ages 5-18 with options also available for college students and adults.
Conference and Scheduling Services is partnering with SIU Athletics, academic units and other departments and organizations across campus to offer a myriad of continuing education and other programs.
Safety is paramount
While SIU was able to offer a full slate of virtual camps in 2020, the university is expanding its offerings for 2021 to include in-person camps and programs this year, all in a safe format. That will include mask requirements and social distancing guidelines.
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