ON THIS DAY in 1934 Babe Ruth's final game as a NY Yankee, he goes 0 for 3.
The University Honors Program is hosting its very own Dr James Conder on Wednesday evening, October 1st, for our Fall Glassman Speaker Series in the Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library. Lecture will be from 5-630 pm.
Dr Conder is a world-renowned volcanologist and will be Presenting a talk entitled, "Who's shaking and Why? Understanding recent earthquakes across the globe. "This program offers opportunities to learn about our natural world. Refreshments will follow in the Guyon Rotunda.
Join the next Harrison Bruce Garden Day on Tuesday, October 7th. This is a Community Service opportunity for community members to weed, water, plant and grow at the Harrison Bruce Historical Village. Tools are provided.
Every other Tuesday, meet at the John A Logan College Mees Center at 9am.
Please contact Erica Lunde at eplunde@illinois.edu if you are interested in this volunteering opportunity. Full calendar & registration: extension.illinois.edu/global/events
Saluki Spooktacular Homecoming Blood Drive is coming up on Tuesday, October 14th in the Student Center Renaissance Room on the SIU Campus.
Donations can be made from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donors will receive a free SIU Homecoming Blood Drive t-shirt while supplies last. Walk ins are welcome but if you would like to make an appointment, simply visit www.RedCrossBlood.organd enter: SIUCHomecoming or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Herrin City Library is offering a special Halloween presentation on Friday, October 31st at 2pm. Join licensed funeral director and embalmer, Brian Bailey, for a presentation on Grave Dowsing. Learn about his experience in locating unmarked gravesites. Meet at the Stotler Street entrance to the cemetery near the flagpole. Bring a chair. The event is presented by the Herrin History Room and is free and open to the public. Herrin City Cemetery 1320-1324 E Stotlar Street, Herrin, Illinois
Brian Bailey is an Illinois licensed funeral director and embalmer. He is a 1988 graduate of SIU – Carbondale, College of Technical Careers - Mortuary Science and Funeral Service program. He has been the owner/operator of Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna since 1997. The ability to dowse (or “witch” graves, as some refer to the process) is a natural rather than learned trait. Brian has utilized his experience in grave dowsing to assist a number of area families, as well as cemeteries, in locating unmarked gravesites. This information has also proven useful for genealogists and those researching family histories. Brian enjoys sharing his gift with others. Many are pleasantly surprised to find that they possess this skill also.
