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IUR Launches Virtual East St. Louis Historical Society Website on ESL’s 152nd Birthday

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

The city of East St. Louis, Illinois turns 152 years old today! To honor the city’s birthday, The Institute for Urban Research at SIUE has officially launched the Virtual East St. Louis Historical Society, a web portal that provides digital … Continue reading →

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“The High School Question” survey data coming soon

Posted on March 12, 2013 by admin

Coming later this spring will be an analysis of the survey data of Dr. Sarah VanSlette’s research into the effects of the age-old St. Louis question “Where did you go to high school?” Dr. VanSlette’s findings will report on the … Continue reading →

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Join the Institute for Urban Research for a Service Day on Saturday, February 23, 2013

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

Come join the Institute for Urban Research on February 23, 2013, in collecting video histories of East St. Louis Veterans at the Joseph Center. We will meet on campus at 8:30 a.m. in Lot A for a carpool to the … Continue reading →

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Andy Theising to be a guest on St. Louis Public Radio Show

Posted on January 29, 2013 by admin

Tomorrow, Wednesday January 30, 2013, Institute for Urban Research Director Dr. Andy Theising will be featured on the “St. Louis on the Air” show on St. Louis Public Radio. Dr. Theising will be discussing the latest book in the East … Continue reading →

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Urban Research Scholar Sarah VanSlette’s Research Mentioned in the RFT 2012 News Challenge

Posted on January 4, 2013 by admin

IUR Urban Research Scholar Sarah VanSlette’s research on growing up in or moving to St. Louis, particularly as it applies to the oft-asked question about which high school a person attended, has made it into the Riverfront Times’ 2012 News … Continue reading →

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St. Louis Metropolitan Research Exchange Brown Bag Event

Posted on November 6, 2012 by admin

Please join the STLMRE for the next brown bag lunch event, featuring Joanna Ganning, Ph.D., and “Spread and Backwash Effects for Non-metropolitan Communities in the U.S.” Thursday, November 15 12:00 pm Harris-Stowe State University University Library: Seminar Room Please see … Continue reading →

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Election Night Results from a Familiar Face!

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

On Election Night, Tuesday, November 6, 2012, the Institute for Urban Research invites you to tune in to KETC Channel 9, where Director Dr. Andy Theising will be presenting Illinois election results! Coverage begins at 7 pm. Missouri election results … Continue reading →

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17th Annual SLACO Regional Neighborhoods Conference

Posted on October 9, 2012 by admin

Dear Community Member,                                                           REGISTER TODAY! The St. Louis Association of Community … Continue reading →

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City Seminar lecture – “When Should Cities Go Away?” – presented by Dr. Andy Theising

Posted on September 5, 2012 by admin

The American Culture Studies Program at Washington University is sponsoring City Seminar, a scholarly forum on urban studies issues in the U.S. and abroad. On Thursday, September 27, 2012, from 2:30 – 4:00, the lecture will be “When Should Cities … Continue reading →

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SIUE Research Center Directors Meet and Greet

Posted on September 4, 2012 by admin

Please see the information regarding the SIUE Research Directors Meet and Greet event on September 17, 2012.  We hope to see you there! SIUE_Research_Center_Directors_MeetandGreet_flyer

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