Randolph County News

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Learn more about the rocks and minerals that make up the planet we live on during Earth Science Week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Started in 1998 by the American Geosciences Institute, Earth Science Week is aimed at promoting a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and […]

MASCOUTAH – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) today launched the second annual “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour, which will visit manufacturing facilities, educational institutions and community centers across Illinois to celebrate Manufacturing Month and raise awareness about the exciting career opportunities available in the industry. The “Makers on

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — In the tradition of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s longstanding commitment to sustainability and being “green,” the university is planning a variety of special events this month in recognition of October as Campus Sustainability Month. Students created keychains from plastic bottle caps at the Sustainability Hub during Dawgs Nite Out,

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — During Salukis Care Week, set for Oct. 9-13, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is partnering with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to ensure all students have the personal, psychological, mental and emotional support they need in order to not feel overwhelmed, exhausted or anxious. A variety

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An interdisciplinary, international conference next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will focus on the work of American philosopher and educator John Dewey and highlight the resurgence of the university’s Center for Dewey Studies. Matthew J. Brown is the new director of the Center for Dewey Studies at SIU

RED BUD – In response to the news that the Illinois Director of DCFS will be resigning effective December 31st, Rep. David Friess released the following statement:   “No child should have to suffer at the hands of a failing state agency. The events of today must be only a first step toward true and