At a time when backpacks are being filled and pencils are freshly sharpened, SIU Medicine graduate students and faculty offered something a little different at this year’s Back to School Bash: hands-on science experiments and games that made kids' eyes light up and imaginations take off. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s annual event transformed Union Square Park into a lively hub of activities, animals, books and community services, all focused on helping families ease into the upcoming school year. Among the crowd were several SIU Medicine representatives who brought