e-news for Sept. 14, 2005
Chancellor Wendler unveils "Saluki Way"
Latino Heritage Month looks at influence in U.S.
Events to mark Constitution Day
Former SIU Trustee George Wilkins dies
Ethics training program starts Thursday
Forum to explore possible U.N. changes
Calendar training sessions start next week
2004-2005 parking decals expire Sept. 30
Paul Simon Public Policy Institute speakers set
Distinguished Organ Recital Series is Friday
Watch football, basketball games on the web
Researchers receive grants to study lung disease
Environmental education workshops planned
Medical School seeking simulated patients
Former SIU Trustee George Wilkins dies
Dr. George T. Wilkins Jr., who served on the SIU Board of Trustees for 21 years, died Saturday, Sept. 10, in Evanston.
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| George Wilkins, Jr. |
Wilkins, 72, of Culver, Ind., served on the SIU Board from 1979 until July 2000.
A native of Wolf Lake, Wilkins, a pediatrician, earned his medical and baccalaureate degrees from the University of Illinois, and was a graduate of Culver Military Academy.
He is survived by his wife, Frances, four children and four grandchildren.
Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Legion Memorial Building of Culver Academies. Funeral services are at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 16, at Culver Academies Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Culver Masonic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Northern Illinois University Academic and Athletic Performance Center, Marshall County (Ind.) Community Foundation, or the Culver Educational Foundation.