Physician pipeline program renamed for Dr. Wesley McNeese
At the April 28 SIU Board of Trustees meeting, School of Medicine Dean Dr. Jerry Kruse announced the physician pipeline program has been renamed in honor of its originator, Dr. Wesley Robinson-McNeese.
Health DEPOTS to offer more access, advocacy for better health
The Health DEPOTS program aims to create a safe space for individuals to take charge of their health through improved health literacy and advocacy.
Kenniebrew speaker: Learning to be an ally is liberating
Sunny Nakae, PhD, offered lessons in empowerment and building skills to “become an ally” at the 2022 Dr. Alonzo Kenniebrew Lecture on February 8. Nakae is senior associate dean for equity, inclusion
Lecture & forum to focus on how to become an equity ally
SPRINGFIELD, IL – At work or in public, we sometimes witness microaggressions, disrespect, and racism directed at others. When something happens that goes against our values, there is often palpable
Equity office seeks 'Dr. Kenniebrew Equity Award' nominations
The Dr. Kenniebrew Equity Award is an acknowledgment bestowed upon an individual or organization actively promoting inclusive excellence.
Women in Medicine and Science Leadership Series
Registration is now open for the AWIMS Leadership Development Series (all virtual), featuring five esteemed SIU leaders who will share leadership lessons through the lens of advocacy. Topics &
SIU Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science Executive Leadership Program
The Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) will launch a longitudinal executive leadership program for mid to late-career (10 years or more of practice in your area and/or at the associate
SIU Forum to Discuss Racial Inequalities, Impacts on Health Care
Understanding the effects of racism and other inequities within the health care system is the focus of a lecture and forum on February 9 and 10 in Springfield. Dr. Joia Adele Crear-Perry, founder and
Student groups bond over adversities, diversity
In the days following the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in spring 2020, protests erupted across the United States. Though a pandemic made gatherings more difficult