Chicago Egyptian Issue 20 (May 2013)

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Redmond Clark and James Lively
Auto Technology: Catalyst for Success
Designer Chris McFarland
Marketing Professional Cristina Enea
A publication of the Southern Illinois University Foundation • www.siuf.org Issue 20
Dana Benigno: Leading Advocate for Green City Market
for Green City Market (www.greencitymarket.org) from
2003 - 2011. “But we set out to provide customers and
Chicago Chefs with an opportunity to purchase directly
from farmers and have grown to 40 family farms and have
two markets per week in Lincoln Park.”
Green City Market enhances the accessibility of local
produce and products by providing a marketplace for
customers to purchase sustainable, grown food. The
organization also educates, promotes and connects
farmers and local producers directly to Chicagoland
residents, chefs and restaurant owners. A byproduct of
Green City Market’s efforts is an educated and
healthier society with an appreciation for locally
grown, fresh, sustainably-raised products.
When SIU journalism graduate Dana Benigno moved to
Chicago in 1990, she discovered a new passion – and her
communication skills came in handy, too.
Dana was intrigued by the restaurant food in Chicago,
and decided to enroll in culinary courses. She ultimately
earned a professional cooking certificate in 1999 from
the Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago. Dana
utilizes her journalism degree as a columnist for Edible
Chicago, and launched her own culinary website, www.
Chicagocooks.com in 2000.
This set the stage for what has ultimately led to her current
position as executive director of Green Market City. As
she celebrates her two-year anniversary in this role, Dana
reflects on the organization’s substantial growth.
“It started as a small market with 10 vendors in an alley near
the theatre district in Chicago. It wasn’t at the forefront of
people’s minds,” says Dana, who served as a board member
“We offer free cooking classes from some of
Chicago’s top chefs at each market. In addition
our Edible Gardens program and Club Sprouts
helps teach children and adults about sustainable
growing.”
Green City Market, located on the south end of
Lincoln Park, opened its 14th season this month.
The Market features 48 vendors with more than
234 varieties of vegetables, 340 volunteers in
various capacities serving customers, and music.
In November, the market moves indoors to the
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and continues
each Saturday year round.
Dana says: “The local food movement has grown
and is now receiving national media attention
which is driving more people to shop at their
farmers markets. This is part of what we set out to
accomplish; an appreciation for and demand for
local food and why it is important to support your
local farmers market.”
When Green City Market is in peak season, it is the
largest display for a variety of locally produced, sustainable
food.
“When produce is in peak season, all you need is a little olive
oil and salt and pepper and everything is delicious. One of the
things that you can do to enhance your daily life is to cook
something delicious and fresh for yourself and your friends
and family.”
The Green City Market is open 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., every
Wednesday and Saturday on the south end of Lincoln Park.
For more information, visit: www.greencitymarket.org.
Innovative Thinking Bonds Fellow SIU Graduates Automotive Technology:
SIU’s Program a
Catalyst for Success
and I have had over the last 15 years.”
James’ customer-relations skills allowed him to ascend to a sales
management role. He was promoted to operations manager six
years ago, when Red offered him a partnership in CBL Industrial
Services. It is a great story, and SIU played a pivotal role in their
partnership.
While Teofilo ‘TJ’ Bruno
says he didn’t even own
a vehicle in high school,
Robert Hayes says he
always had an interest in
becoming a mechanic.
“It was a generous gesture on Red’s part and I’m proud to be a
partner,” James says. “Red initially hired me on a recommendation
from SIU professor David Sharpe – Red’s past doctoral advisor. I
was always an inquisitive student who thought it was a challenge
to outwork others. In school, my goal was to be prepared, engage
my professors and acquire as much knowledge as possible.
James Lively and Redmond Clark
A chief executive officer typically has a concept of attributes their
team members must possess. These traits make these individuals a
good fit within the culture of their organization or corporation, and
the right team is an important part of a recipe for success.
Redmond (Red) Clark knows something about helping teams
succeed. A two-degree alumnus of SIU, Redmond is CEO of CBL
Industrial Services, Inc., an international environmental products
and services firm headquartered in Cary, IL. CBL has three
corporate entities – TDJ Group, Metalforming Controls Corporation
and A+ LLC – under its corporate umbrella. CBL’s environmental
products and services include various technologies that enhance
the sustainability of domestic and international manufacturing and
industrial services companies.
More than 15 years ago, Red Clark saw something special in James
Lively, a fellow two-degree SIU alumnus, and asked him to join the
company as a technical support staff member in 1995.
“Two distinct groups of people show up at your door as potential
employees. One is the 40-hour-a-week individual who isn’t
interested in challenges. They do good work, but you can’t shape
a company’s future around people like that alone,” Redmond says.
“A second group includes personal overachievers – the students
who wreck the curve in class and seek extra exposure in order to
strengthen their mind or expand their breadth of experience.
“In a growing company, you need both types, but the second
group of potential employees is the hardest to find and keep.
You want them to be a part of your organization because on rare
occasions, the next generation of company leaders flows from
this second group. With the right attitude and experiences, they
have the ability to run the organization and encourage others to
overachieve. This partially describes the relationship that James
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“I believed then and still believe now that if you work hard
and display a dedicated demeanor, someone will notice. This
allowed me to develop a great relationship with Dr. Sharpe as an
undergraduate.”
Upon graduation, Sharpe presented James with an opportunity to
pursue a master’s degree while serving as a graduate assistant in
the environmental sciences. In a short period, James finished his
master’s degree and joined CBL.
James, who grew up in Cutler, a small rural town in southern
Illinois, always enjoyed wildlife and the outdoors, and he brought
that passion to his environmental career. He also benefitted from
the values instilled in him as a child.
“My mother was a powerful figure in my childhood. She is
a woman of Christian faith who is supportive of her children
and continues to be influential,” he says. “My father’s strong
work ethic inspired me. He could repair anything that operated
mechanically or electronically. We didn’t have great riches, but I
learned how to work hard and find my way. Those values were
instilled in me as a child, and they were reinforced at SIU. I was
and am very fortunate as a result.”
Red and James’ collaboration has allowed the company to expand
rapidly, even during the recent recession. Their experiences at SIU
were and are woven into the fabric of their company. Both Red
and James have maintained contact with the university over the
years, and the benefits are obvious. As a result, CBL Industrial
Services has created a scholarship endowment to support current
environmental students.
“Red and I both wanted to give something back to SIU because the
institution means a great deal to both of us,” James says. “We hope
our fellow alumni are inspired to do the same.”
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TJ Bruno
Although they arrived at
this career path in diverse
fashions, both benefitted
as students in the SIU’s
off-campus automotive
technology
program.
The University offers an
automotive technology
degree
through
a
partnership with Harry S.
Truman College in Glen
Edwards.
TJ and Robert both served their country in the
military and subsequently benefitted from SIU’s
off campus program. They were subsequently
hired into fleet management positions with the
Great Lakes Region of the U.S. General Service
Administration. The Region supports federal
agencies in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota,
Ohio, and Wisconsin, assisting in the acquisition
of workspace, telecommunications, information
technology, vehicles and other services. Thirty-six
employees manage the fleet; 21 have automotive
backgrounds, 11 of which are SIU graduates.
“SIU’s off campus programs are truly helpful
for non-traditional students,” says TJ, a 2010
automotive technology alumnus. “My desire was
to pursue a career in maintenance, and my interest
in cars really started as a hobby. I joined a car club
when I was in the service. We got together during
the weekends and worked on cars.
It was a great atmosphere because we got to know
each other so well. We were like a family.”
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A Saluki You Should Know
Design is a Way of Life for Chris McFarland
of having his work
published. And the 1992
communication
design
alumnus continues to
receive opportunities. As
the senior graphic designer
for CommScope, an inhouse marketing firm, he
contributes to a corporate
communications team. The
team develops branding
and messaging for a global
communications solutions
provider.
Many people develop an interest at an
early age. It’s an avocation that intrigues
them and it steers their career path well
into the future.
Chris McFarland has enjoyed a love
for art since his childhood days. His
high school instructors and guidance
counselors encouraged him to pursue
this interest in college. He conducted
research and discovered that SIU had
a strong commercial art and design
program.
“I was thrilled to discover that I could
broaden my knowledge of art and design
in college,” he says. “My experience at
SIU was well-rounded as I took drawing,
painting, photography and graphic
design courses. SIU presented me with
ample opportunities to explore my
passion. And the rural environment was
timeless.”
Chris was inspired by the possibility
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He
also
designs
advertisements, catalogs,
brochures
and
other
communication vehicles
to support company brand
messaging.
“It has been enjoyable to delve into the
advertising industry. I completed a
graphic design externship at a small
advertising agency (Words & Pictures)
in Homewood my senior year,” he says.
“The experience was valuable and I’ve
been consistently employed ever since.”
And Chris continues to receive valuable
experiences. He has taught courses for
10 years at Moraine Valley Community
College in Palos Hills, mentoring
students as they develop skills in Adobe
InDesign, Illustrator, and PhotoShop.
It’s his way of paying it forward.
“Some great teachers and professors have
influenced me. And my experiences at
Southern got me into the workforce,” he
says. “I would like to continue growing
as an artist. Everyone needs an extra
edge in the workforce. Teaching keeps
me on the cutting edge of new programs
and disciplines in the profession.”
And Chris recently shared his talents on
a new level. He was urged by friends
to enter the Duvel Art Glass Design
Competition, which was initiated to
support the art community in Belgium.
Chris submitted his beer glass design to
Duvel’s website, and generated support
by sharing it with his Facebook friends.
Duvel’s corporate team selected Chris
as the winner of the 2012 beer glass
design competition in Chicago. He also
finished runner-up in the nationwide
competition.
The New Lenox resident says he
derived inspiration for the design from
a trip he and his wife took to Europe
several years ago. He was moved by
the Belgium culture and architecture.
“The architecture was breathtaking.
The tops of the buildings in Belgium
were unique and decorated with their
own style. That is what influenced me
to create this glass concept,” Chris says.
“I took pictures; did pencil sketches;
and developed drawings to overlay
paintings I had created to generate the
full color and vibrancy I experienced in
Belgium.
“I had a neat experience with this
competition. I’m proud that my work
is displayed on a Duvel glass and that
I had an opportunity to represent the
State of Illinois and Chicago in this
competition.”
Some of Chris’ work, including his beer
glass design, is featured on the right.
To see more, visit his website: http://
www.christophermcfarland.com.
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Cristina Enea: SIU Experience Leads to Lifelong Goal
hands-on experience in college to
another person who focused solely on
their studies.”
Cristina’s experience featured a myriad
of jobs in Carbondale. She acquired
customer relations skills at 710 Bookstore.
In addition, Cristina carved out her
own role as public relations manager
at Southern Illinois Dance Company,
where she worked to increase attendance
for productions.
The Des Plaines resident was a member
of the Public Relations Student Society of
America, where she acquired additional
experience in her chosen field. Cristina
says she confirmed her true calling when
she accepted a marketing internship with
Saluki Athletics.
Many college professors inform
students of how essential it is to attain
hands-on experience in their chosen
fields prior to graduation. Cristina
Enea took this advice to heart.
The 2011 public relations graduate
appeared to be on a mission. A sports
marketing professional with Alliance
of Action Sports of the NBC Sports
Group since November, Cristina
realized it was essential to acquire
skills in college that would be an asset
in her professional career.
“Experience is huge,” Cristina says.
“There is quite a difference when you
compare an individual who acquired
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“It’s the best thing I could have done,”
she says. “I realized it was a lot of work.
But it truly urged me to pursue a career
in sports.”
processing ticket orders, assisting in
database management related to sales,
and working all home games at the
Community Relations and Customer
Service Booth.
“The hours were crazy but it was a
great experience,” she says. “It’s a
minor league team, so ticket sales
are more affordable for families. The
athletes are also very involved in the
community.”
Following her internship, Cristina
accepted a project manager role with
Paragon Marketing Group, where
she coordinated efforts with clients
to sponsor sports teams and events.
Cristina assisted with sponsorships
between PNC Bank, Reliant Energy,
A rabid Chicago Bulls fan since the
Michael Jordan Era, Cristina estimates
that she attends 10-15 games per season
at the United Center. And Cristina
credits her SIU experience for having the
opportunity to work in an industry she
loves.
“I always wanted to pursue a career in
sports. I learned a great deal about time
management at SIU,” she says. “You
don’t have any worries in college. So
you might as well be busy.”
Celebrate the Life of L. Brent Kington
L. Brent Kington was an integral part of the SIU
School of Art & Design as the metalsmithing
professor from 1961-1997, and Chair of the
School from 1982 to 1994.
The internship entailed handling
promotions and production at all
Saluki football and basketball games, in
addition to marketing games via social
media. She recalls working with ESPN
College Gameday crews during the SIUCreighton basketball game in 2008 as the
“highlight of my internship.”
And her SIU experience immediately
paid dividends.
After graduating,
Cristina began applying for sports
jobs. She discovered a ticket sales and
services internship with the Chicago
Wolves hockey team, which hosted 38
home games between August 2011 and
May 2012. Her responsibilities included
Gatorade, ESPN and its clients. And
now with Alliance, she supports the
partnership sales team to gain and
maintain event sports for the Dew Tour,
Red Bull Signature Series and Lucas Oil
Pro Motocross Championship.
Kington’s career as an influential artist serves
as a strong legacy and includes 370 exhibitions
and at least 22 solo exhibitions. In 2011,
he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement
Award by the Society of North American
Goldsmiths, recognizing him for more than
40 years of significant contributions to the
field and his lifelong commitment to the art of
blacksmithing.
The event, on Saturday, June 22, will include a presentation reflecting on Kington’s
life at 10:30 a.m. at Morris Library, Guyon Auditorium with a reception to follow
in the President’s Hall in Morris Library. An informal BBQ lunch will begin at
1:30 p.m. at Touch of Nature (1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda).
Click here for more information about the event and Kington’s honors.
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SIU Carbondale Programs Take the Nation by Storm
Debate Team Captures National Championships ‘alt.news 26:46’ Wins Top National Honor
the National Parliamentary Debate
Association National Tournament
(NPDA-NT), hosted by the University
of the Pacific, on March 26.
At the conclusion of that tournament
on March 20, a coaches’ poll named
Rivera the top debater overall in the
tournament. Selck placed third in the
same poll. Todd Graham, director of
the University’s debate program, said
Rivera might be the first sophomore
ever to claim the coaches’ poll award.
Rivera
noted
that
the
team’s
preparation included spending spring
break researching topics and practicing
for 12 hours a day.
“Winning both national championships
was an amazing experience,” he said.
“The debate team worked exhaustively
to ensure that we did our best at the
tournaments.”
Josh Rivera and Mike Selck
Within the space of one week, the
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Debate Team earned two national titles,
cementing the University’s position as
home to one of the nation’s top debate
programs.
In the process, SIU Carbondale became
one of only six universities ever to win
both national titles in a single year
-- and this is the seventh year SIU has
won a national title.
The duo of Mike Selck, a senior
from Blue Springs, Mo., and Josh
Rivera, a sophomore from Chicago
majoring in political science, won the
National Parliamentary Tournament
of Excellence (NPTE), hosted at the
University of Nevada, on March 20. The
team closed out the season by winning
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SIU Carbondale posted two debate duos
in the “Final Four” of the NPDA-NT.
Selck and Rivera won the tournament,
and teammates Ben Campbell, a senior
from Springfield, Mo., and Sid Rehg,
a junior from Swansea majoring in
speech communication, finished third
in the tournament. SIU Carbondale
is the only University with two teams
in the “Final Four,” with 150 teams
competing.
“We won every national championship
our organization awards (there are
two), making us unquestionably the
best debate team in the country,”
Graham said.
SIU Carbondale has won a national
championship in debate in each of the
last four decades – 1986, 1987, 1988,
1989, 1996, 2008, and now, 2013.
Haley Conner, a senior
in radio, television and
digital media from Du
Quoin, and Cara Gordon,
a senior from Ballwin,
Mo., who has a double
major in cinema and
political science, were
the program’s executive
producers.
Conner,
who
is
specializing in video
production and electronic
Click the image above to view the winning episode.
journalism, said she’s
very proud of the hard
For the sixth time in the program’s 14- work that went into this season. She and
year history, “alt.news 26:46” is tops in the Gordon were both in their second year with
nation when it comes to college television the program, and six of 11 staff members
were new. The unique experience is great
news magazine programs.
preparation for the industry, she said.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s
student-produced program won the top Conner said everyone came together quickly
national honor during the Academy of to learn how to produce alt.news, “a show
Television Arts & Sciences Foundation’s that comes with a lot of precedence and a lot
34th annual College Television Awards to live up to.” The nomination validates the
hard work the staff put into the season, and
ceremony April 25, in Los Angeles, Calif.
winning the award is “the best way to end
The winning episode, which aired Jan. 20, what has been a challenging, but wonderful
beat out submissions from Florida A&M and life-changing experience working with
University and Emerson College, which alt.news,” she said.
finished second and third, respectively.
The winning episode took a look at
“Winning first prize is a great achievement, Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first
but keeping this up again and again is a ultra accessible amusement park in San
testimony for the high quality of education Antonio, Texas, an exotic wildlife ranch in
that students in MCMA are receiving, Glen Rose, Texas, a “Cathedral of junk” 20
professionally and creatively, and the years in the making, and a 12-mile Tough
talent and dedication of both students and Mudder course in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
faculty,” said Dafna Lemish, interim dean
of the College of Mass Communication and “This is a wonderful achievement for our
students to continue to compete at the
Media Arts.
national level against high-powered schools
Lemish also congratulated associate and to bring in the top award,” Thompson
professor Jan Thompson, an award-winning said.
documentary film producer who serves as
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faculty adviser.
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SIU Carbondale Takes Nation by Storm Continued from Page 5
Flying Salukis Continue National Prominence
13 for the National Top
Pilot Award, with Breum
tied for fourth; Dane K.
Fearneyhough
seventh;
Copping
eighth,
and
Prescott R. Dean 13th.
teamed with Justin E. Lopez to finished third
in crew resource management. Breum is the
son of Janet and Terry Breum of Lake Villa.
Coach Nathan Lincoln is
proud of the program’s
continuing
legacy
of
consistency, which includes
eight national titles. Two
Taylor Breum and Courtney L. Copping
third-place finishes follow
the 2011 national title. Other
recent national finishes
For a third consecutive year the Southern
Illinois University Carbondale Flying include fourth-place in 2005 and 2010, and
Salukis are among the top three collegiate fifth-place in 2006 and 2008.
precision flight teams in the nation.
“To finish in the top three for a third year
And for a second straight year, Courtney in a row shows the quality of the program,
L. Copping (The Chicago Egyptian, June the quality of our students, and the quality
2012) earned top-scoring female competitor of the instructional staff we have here
honors. Taylor B. Breum captured the at the University,” he said. “I’m always
simulator ground trainer event. The duo proud of how our team does and we push
paced the team to a third-place finish on May them really hard during prep work for the
11 at the 2013 National Intercollegiate Flying competition.”
Association championships at The Ohio
State University Airport in Columbus, Ohio. The top 20 scorers in each of the 11 events
earned points toward the team score. The
The Flying Salukis finished with 293 points, Flying Salukis had at least one team member
and earned the flight events championship score in each of the events.
with 220 points. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University-Prescott captured a second Breum, a co-captain and graduating senior
straight national, edging out University of in aviation management, was the second
North Dakota. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical top-scoring male contestant, scoring in
University-Daytona was fourth and Western eight of 11 events. In addition to winning
Michigan University was fifth. Twenty-nine simulator ground trainer, which tests a
contestant’s competency and skill in a flight
teams competed May 6-11.
training device, Breum was fourth in short
“This was another great performance on the field approach and landing, fifth in IFR
national stage by our students and coaches,” (instrument flight rules) simulator, and
Chancellor Rita Cheng said. “The Flying 19th in both power-off landing and aircraft
Salukis perform at an extremely high level recognition. Breum and Copping finished
every year, and their commitment is an 13th in navigation ranking, with Breum
as observer and Copping as pilot, and
inspiration across our campus.”
20th in message drop with Breum as pilot
Four Flying Salukis finished in the top and Copping as drop master. Breum also
“He was definitely a workhorse this semester
and really put in a lot of time and effort into
each of the events he was competing in, and
was able to perform well,” Lincoln said.
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Breum finishes his collegiate career with
three individual event national titles.
Copping, the daughter of Donna and
Clarence Copping of St. Charles, continues
a string of Flying Salukis who are top
female pilot award winners dating back to
1999. The Flying Salukis have earned the
award six times in 15 years, including twotime winners Jenny Byrne (2005, 2006) and
Copping. A senior with a degree in aviation
management, Copping is working as an
intern at Cape Air and is a flight instructor
on campus.
Lincoln has known Copping since she
attended
an
SIU
aviation summer camp
when she was 15 or 16
years old. To see her
return as a student and
watch her achievements
is satisfying, Lincoln
said.
each member. In addition to earning top
female pilot in the national competition
two years in a row, Copping was also top
pilot in the Region VIII championships last
fall – the first woman to earn top scoring
contestant and top pilot honors in Region
VIII history.
“My school has done so much for me that
it’s great to be able to give back to my
school,” she said. “I feel the hard work is
validated.”
She plans to continue as a flight instructor
through this winter and hopes to begin a
full-time position with Cape Air. As a first
officer, Copping flies from Marion to St.
Louis a couple of days each week.
She also sees a bright future for the Flying
Salukis.
“I feel like I’m leaving the team in good
hands,” she said. “There is a lot of talent
there for the future.”
“I’ve been extremely
proud of everything
she has been able to
accomplish in these
four years,” he said. “It
has been a joy to watch
her perform at this level
Pictured in the bottom row (left to right): Justin Lopez (captain), Prescott
in the competitions.”
Copping considers her
accomplishments
a
result of the hard work
the team expected of
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Dean, Josh Sager, Courtney Copping, Emily Frasca and Kyle Hayes. In the
center are Dane Fearneyhough, Jacob Schwarz, Taylor Breum (captain),
Michael Maughan, John Behnke, Stephanie Armstrong, Robert Hutchinson
and Kevin Grandberry. In the back are Kim Carter (adviser), Mike Lefever
(coach), Jimmy Libuszowski (coach), Sam Oas (coach), Nate Lincoln (head
coach), Dan Harrington (coach) and Lauren Smith. Not pictured: Skyler Droll.
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Student Spotlight
Automotive Technology
Lauren Connor is First Alexander Lane Intern
Lauren V. Connor, a senior
from
Maywood,
was
awarded the first Alexander
Lane Internship by the Paul
Simon Public Policy Institute
at SIU Carbondale.
The endowment fund to
honor Lane and finance the
annual stipend is accepting
continued donations. More
than $125,000 in gifts and
pledges have been raised to
date toward an initial goal of
$150,000.
Connor, who is majoring
in theater with a minor in
political science, received a
$6,000 stipend to work for
the Legislative Black Caucus
at the Illinois Legislature
in Springfield during the
spring semester.
During
her
internship,
Connor worked under Toi
Hutchinson, one of the
chairs of the Legislative
Black Caucuses, and other
leaders. Her mentor during
the program was Dr. Linda
Baker, visiting professor at
the Institute, who works in
Springfield during sessions.
Lauren Connor and Toi Hutchinson
“Lane’s
perseverance
in
overcoming barriers and
achieving his goals serves
as an inspiration to today’s
students,”
said
Lane
biographer
Pam
Smoot,
an assistant professor at
SIU. “We are grateful for
the support in helping tell
the story and to those who
have made contributions
to send a student looking
for opportunity to serve an
internship in the Illinois
General Assembly in Lane’s
name.”
In her letter of application,
Connor said “I have always had the desire to use
theater and performance art as a vehicle for social
change and justice. I personally feel that both
theater and political science are closely related in
their attempt to better mankind by empowering
people to be the change they want to see in the
world.”
Lane was the first black male
student to graduate from SIU Carbondale and the
internship was created to honor him. He was born a
slave in pre-Civil War Mississippi, moved to southern
Illinois as a child and used an opportunity for an
education to change his life story. After graduating
in the late 1800s, he proceeded to graduate from Rush
Medical School and become a doctor in Chicago.
She said the arts have a positive impact on the
education of children and “one of my career goals
is to create an entertainment company that focuses
on expanding arts programming for at-risk youth.
Using my knowledge of the political and legislative
process, I will be more equipped to work with the
legislative, cultural and technical details” of that
goal.
Later, he was elected to the Illinois House of
Representatives where he became one of the first
African Americans to serve in that chamber. He is
buried in Carbondale.
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For more information about the internship, contact
Baughman at (618) 453-4001 or baughman@siu.edu.
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“I
started
researching
schools that offer an
automotive program,” says
Hayes, a 2012 automotive
technology graduate. “This
research led me to Truman
where the chairman took
me on tour and provided
guidance.
My primary
focus was to break into a
management career.
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“I started interning with
GSA and received job offers
during my time in the
program. It definitely lays a
foundation for your future.”
Robert Hayes
Robert also mentored students in the car club and
worked as a lab assistant after completing his
degree. The chairman eventually convinced him to
teach upper level automotive technology program
courses, which he has done on a part-time basis for
three years.
“The biggest challenge was being able to speak in
front of an audience that could range anywhere from
10 to 100 people,” he says.
TJ and Robert are both thankful for the opportunity,
and convenience, that SIU’s off-campus automotive
program presented to them. Through relationships
the University has established with major
corporations such as Caterpillar, Cummins, Dodge,
Eaton, Hino, International and others, many
students have their career path established prior to
graduation.
“Truman is close to my family and where I grew up.
So of course when I first heard about it, I was excited,”
TJ says. “It presents internship opportunities and
learning experiences that truly bode well for a
student’s future.”
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Chicagoland Saluki Golf Scramble Alumni Events
A Fuller Legacy – June 5
The Historic Resources Committee for AIA Chicago and the Association for Preservation
Technology Western Greater Lakes Chapter will host a discussion regarding Bucky
Fuller’s legacy. The presentation will be at 5:30 p.m. June 5 at the AIA Chicago Office,
35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 250. Click here to read more.
Saluki Family Day at U.S. Cellular Field – June 8
The 12th Annual Saluki Family Day at U.S. Cellular Field, featuring the Chicago White
Sox vs. the Oakland A’s, is Saturday, June 8. Game time is 3:10 p.m., with a pre-game
tailgate event beginning at 1:10 p.m. in the northeast corner of parking lot F. A limited
number of tickets are available. Visit www.siualumni.com to register.
SIU Aviation Scholarship Golf Outing – June 10
The 6th annual Saluki Aviation Scholarship Golf Scramble will be June 10 at the Boulder
Ridge Country Club in Lake in the Hills. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun
start at 12 p.m. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m.
The 24th annual Chicagoland Saluki Golf Scramble will be Friday, July 26 at the
Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m., with
a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided following the event.
Black Alumni Group Hosts Reunion
The SIU Black Alumni Group, with a theme of
“Familiar Faces in Familiar Places”, will hold
its reunion from July 18-21 in Carbondale.
Recruit Chicago Alumni Only Career Expo – June 27
Whether you’re hiring, looking to network or looking for a new career, you will find all
the best talent, employers and career opportunities at this event. The expo will be held
June 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is exclusive
to alumni of the event’s partner universities. Early bird registration is available for both
employers and job seekers.
SIU Day at Wrigley Field – July 13
The 36th Annual SIU Day at Wrigley Field, featuring the Chicago Cubs vs. the St. Louis
Cardinals, is Saturday, July 13. Game time is 6:15 p.m., with a pre-game event beginning
at 4:15 p.m. at the Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St. Visit www.siualumni.com to register.
The event begins with a mixer on Thursday,
July 18. Friday activities include workshops,
campus tours, a reception with SIU
administrators, a gala honoring scholarship
recipients, and dance parties. A featured
attraction on Friday afternoon will be a
special presentation: “SIU’s first African
American male graduate: Alexander Lane:
From Slavery to Freedom: The Life of
Alexander Lane - Educator, Physician and
Illinois State Legislator, 1860-1911.”
Fragile Relations: Art, Nature &
Environment – Aug. 25
On Saturday, the group will enjoy a cookout,
BAG Memorial Service, Greek Step Show and
vendor market on campus. The evening concludes with dance parties.
The spirit reunion will kick off 100 years of
SIU Sports. If you were a Saluki Cheerleader,
Shaker, or Mascot, be a part of an exciting and
nostalgia-filled reunion weekend Sept. 6-7.
Visit www.siualumni.com/cheer to register.
Save money by taking advantage of early-bird registration rates until May 31.
Complete information is available via the SIU Alumni Association website or by
contacting Tony Curtis via e-mail: curtissilk@aol.com.
May 2013
The Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery
will house an exhibit featuring the work of
Alex Lopez, SIU Art and Design faculty
member, from May 28 to Oct. 25. A public
reception will be Sunday, Aug. 25, at the
museum, located at 201 W. 10th Street in
Lockport.
Saluki Spirit Reunion – Sept. 6
The Chicago Egyptian
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