WSIU Almanac Tuesday April 5, 2022

By Kevin Boucher

Published April 5, 2022 at 4:00 AM CDT

Kevin Boucher

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The Closing the Gap Educators Virtual Conference is planned for Tuesday April 26, 2022. To learn more and to register, visit: https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/conferences/closing-the-gap1.php

The Makanda Mushroom Festival is planned for April 22, 23 and 24. To learn more, browse to: https://www.makandamushroomfestival.com/https://www.makandamushroomfestival.com/

On Wednesday April 13th, 2022, SIU Flutist Douglas Worthen and pianist Junghwa Lee present "Uncovered Treasures of Gold and Ebony, as part of the College of Media Arts Festival". The performance will be held at the Old Baptist Foundation, starting at 7:30PM. To learn more, visit: https://www.facebook.com/siuccam

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Kevin Boucher

Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.<br/><br/><br/>

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