A death in the family delayed Chancellor Vaughn Vandegrift's expected July 1 arrival, but when he does take the reins Friday, he'll be living in Cougar Village. Vandegrift's mother-in-law died Thursday in New Jersey, and services were held Tuesday, according to Bill Hamrick, the chancellor's executive assistant.… Post the First Comment

SIUE's Web Radio has switched its format to all '80s music. The change, which took effect Thursday, was due to low audience ratings. Before the change, Web Radio disc jockeys played country, rap, hip-hop and rock. "Web Radio has been struggling to find an audience since the station signed on in January (2003)," Web Radio President E.… Post the First Comment

SIUE's Myer Arboretum has been designated a Shaws Garden East site by the Missouri Botanical Garden. This designation provides a plan for how to take further care of the arboretum, said Pat Williams, vice chancellor of University Relations and chief executive officer of the SIUE Foundation.… Post the First Comment

University Housing is asking faculty and staff to join approximately 250 student volunteers with Move-In Day 2004. On Aug. 20, nearly 3,000 students will move into the three residence halls and Cougar Village for the upcoming school year. "We think it's a great opportunity for them to meet incoming students and parents," said Kara Shustrin, assistant director for Academic Programs and Assessment for University Housing.… Post the First Comment

The SIUE String Development Program is sponsoring a string camp for children ages 5 through 14 who play violin, viola and cello. The Suzuki camp will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 14 through 17 in Dunham Hall. Faculty will include Suzuki and traditional teachers from the SIUE String Development Program as well as teachers from Webster University Community Music School in St.… Post the First Comment

A biology professor is doing her part to find homes for strays on campus. "Two weeks ago, a litter of kittens was found near the Science and Dunham buildings," biology professor Sara Sawyer said. A second litter was discovered a week later, she added. "I decided that they were worth catching and taking home to take care of," Sawyer said.… Post the First Comment

The second Summer Showbiz musical, "Gypsy," opens Thursday in Dunham Hall Theater. SIUE students enrolled in summer classes can get free tickets to the show, and faculty and staff get a $3 discount. "Gypsy" tells the story of a stage mother, Momma Rose, who wants stardom for her girls.… Post the First Comment