Vol. 4, No. 12: December 2011
Signal
An Online Newsletter from WSIU Public Radio P o w e r e d b y Yo u ®
This Month on Morning Conversations December 13 • SIUC Chancellor Rita Cheng December 19 • SIU President Glenn Poshard December 20 • Franklin/Williamson Regional Superintendent Matt Donkin
David Yepsen, Director of the Paul Simon Institute. Photo: Rachel Snow King.
December 6 • Morning Conversation with David Yepsen SIUC Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Director David Yepsen will discuss the upcoming Iowa Caucuses, New Hampshire Primary, and Illinois’ election expectations.
Illinois’ Regional School Superintendents scored a victory in the legislature in November when their pay was restored…but the fight isn’t over. Franklin/ Williamson Regional Superintendent Matt Donkin will discuss what lies ahead, the responsibilities of his office, and the options being discussed by lawmakers and Governor Quinn. All Morning Conversations episodes are available online at www.wsiu.org/live. You can also find them on our podcast page and get a calender listing of upcoming events at www3.wsiu.org/radio morningconversation. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
SIRIS Receives Local Support
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he Southern Illinois Radio Information Service (SIRIS), a community service of WSIU Radio and Southern Illinois University, recently received support from two local organizations. The Carbondale Rotary Club awarded SIRIS a grant for $1,000 to purchase radios for listeners in the Rotary’s area of service. Rotary Club members also will participate in delivering the radios to new patrons. SIRIS also received a check for $275 from the Marion Lions Club to purchase radios for the Williamson County area. In mid-November, the Herrin Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility received seven radios to place with residents as needed. Thank you to all who support this much-needed community service!
SIRIS radio. Photo: Katrina Stackhouse.