Car thefts are on the rise on campus, prompting the SIUE Police Department to warn students to protect their valuables. The thefts have occurred along Stadium Drive and at the Korte Stadium parking lot and in other core campus areas, such as the Cougar Village Lots.… 2 Comments

Matt Sinnokrak was in for a surprise when called down to Edwardsville City Hall for a swearing-in of new firefighters. He did not expect to get a medal of honor while he was there. The SIUE graduate and Edwardsville firefighter received the highest honor in the field Tuesday for rescuing an Edwardsville resident during a house fire.… 1 Comment

SIUE is offering a historic East St. Louis building for sale for just a single dollar. The building may be in danger of being torn down if no one steps up to claim it from SIUE. However, there is a catch. "The problem is the cost to renovate the building to an alternative use exceeds a million dollars just for the asbestos abatement," Administration Assistant Vice Chancellor Richard Walker said.… 6 Comments

Faculty gathered Monday for an in-depth discussion concerning the first of three general education reform proposals. Anthropology professor Jennifer Rehg presented her team's general education design, Students Integrated and Universal Essential Education, otherwise known as the Distribution Model.… Post the First Comment

Students who want to broaden their horizons may want to start by visiting a study abroad informational session Tuesday in the Morris University Center's International Room. The information session, taking place between 2 to 3 p.m., will discuss study abroad opportunities at Lancaster University in the United Kingdom.… Post the First Comment

James Klenke, dean of students and associate vice chancellor of student affairs, issued a campus-wide e-mail concerning civility in the classroom Monday, Jan. 29. The letter focused on the behavior of students in the classroom. It outlined behaviors that are considered inappropriate for the classroom while stating that all students have a responsibility in upholding the values of the university.… 1 Comment