EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be hosting a book reading and signing with former SIU President Glenn Poshard for his book, “Son of Southern Illinois: Glenn Poshard’s Life in Politics and Education” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 8 in the Lovejoy Library Friends Corner.
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The first biography of Glenn Poshard, by Carl Walworth, traces the life of a young man who rose from rural poverty in Southern Illinois to become a United States congressman and president of the SIU System. The profound portrait unveils a life and career dedicated to making higher education affordable and improving the quality of life for the community of Southern Illinois.
Books will be available for purchasing and signing at the event.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high-quality education that powerfully transforms the lives of all individuals who seek something greater. A premier metropolitan university, SIUE is creating social and economic mobility for individuals while also powering the workforce of the future. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 12,500.
Photo: Former SIU President Glenn Poshard.
