For the second year, the College of Liberal Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has set aside a day to honor its alumni and connect students with them. Thursday, March 29, is COLA Alumni Recognition Day, which brings alumni back to the SIUC campus to share their experiences and be honored for their accomplishments. Dean Shirley Clay Scott initiated the event last year to showcase the varied opportunities a liberal arts education can give students. In the morning, the alumni will meet with students and faculty from their departments.
Students are welcome to attend any of the day's events.
Northern Trust Co. is sponsoring this year's event. Thomas Chung , chief executive office of His and Hers Hair Products, is an honoree but will not attend.