e-news for Feb. 6, 2008
Black History Month features variety of events
Debaters capture prestigious wins
SIUC competes in national recycling contest
Medical school celebrates Black History Month
Professor wins international award for invention
Agriculture college adds doctoral degree
Architecture students' creations to be on display
Hydrologists’ organization relocating to SIUC
Medical school sponsors Ethnic Heritage Day
Abell named interim purchasing director
Maple syrup breakfast, workshop set for Feb. 16
Women’s Heritage Weekend begins Feb. 29
Kleinau theater’s spring season opens Feb. 7
Museum plans free Saturday programs for kids
Restivo helps with communications network
Coming eventsSmoke-free policy in effect
The University's smoking policy steering committee reminds everyone that in compliance with the new Smoke-Free Illinois Act that took effect Jan. 1, all University buildings are smoke-free along with a 15-foot perimeter around all doors, windows, exits and ventilation intakes.
The public can report violations of the smoke-free zone by contacting the Illinois Department of Public Health's Smoke-free Illinois Complaint Line at 866/973-4646 or online at www.smoke-free.illinois.gov/ .Those violating the state law could be subject to fines of $100-$250.
The Live-Free-Tobacco Free program at SIUC's Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, along with the smoking policy steering committee, is assisting with the transition. SIUC was already smoke-free but the previous smoke-free zone extended 25 feet around building exteriors. No smoking' signs are posted throughout the campus.
Those wanting information about how to quit smoking can contact the American Lung Association's Tobacco Quit Line at 866/QUIT-YES (866/784-8937) or visit the Jackson County Health Department Web site at www.jchdonline.org. For more information about the SIUC Live Free-Tobacco Free program, contact the Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development at 618/453-1262.