Schroeder accepts MBU director role

CARTERVILLE —Julia Schroeder, Ph.D., has assumed the role of director of Missouri Baptist University at John A. Logan College. She most recently served as vice president for instruction at Logan.

MBU currently offers bachelors degrees in criminal justice, applied science and behavioral science, along with the MBA and Master of Arts in Counseling programs at Logan. The partnership provides Southern Illinois residents with the opportunity to seamlessly complete a four-year degree or graduate program.

Ribbon cutting set at Liaison Technologies

CARBONDALE — Carbondale Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. Monday at Liaison Technologies, 1075 Reed Station Road, Ste. B, in Carbondale. Liaison Technologies is a global integration and data management company.

SIU Chancellor Rita Cheng will speak, as well as Saluki Innovation Lab Executive Director Kyle Harfst. Refreshments will be served, and tours of the new facility will be provided. The event is open to the public.

Garden named after SI Elder Law

MARION — Hospice of Southern Illinois recently announced that Tiffanny and Chris Sievers from the Marion-based SI Elder Law have taken the lead commitment toward the creation of a memory garden on Halfway Road in Marion.

Construction on SI Elder Law Memory Garden will begin once the $60,000 goal has been acquired to meet all expenses. To learn about additional naming opportunities, visit http://www.hopsice.org — How Can I Support — Memory Garden.

First National Bank awarded top rating

PINCKNEYVILLE — First National Bank in Pinckneyville was awarded an A rating by Weiss Ratings, a leading independent assessor of U.S. financial institutions.

The bank was cited for its “exceptional financial strength” and “excellent financial stability.” Fewer than 2 percent of banks of any size nationwide meet these criteria, according to Weiss.

Aisin plants recognized for safety

MARION — For the sixth consecutive year, Marion Aisin plants were recognized for their safety performance. Aisin Mfg. Illinois, Aisin Light Metals and Aisin Electronics Illinois were presented safety achievement awards at the Aisin North American Presidents’ Meeting for their safety programs and 2011 safety results. The award recognized the North American plants that achieved safety performance targets.

Aisin Light Metals and Aisin Electronics were the recipients of the President’s Award for achieving zero recordables. This is the third year in a row Aisin Electronics has achieved zero recordable injuries. Aisin Mfg. Illinois received the Platinum Award for achieving only one recordable injury.

B and A Travel receive Disney distinction

CARBONDALE — B and A Travel Service, with facilities in Carbondale and Marion, recently was designated by Disney Destinations as Southern Illinois’ Authorized Disney Vacation Planner for 2012.

This designation is based on the company’s support in selling Disney vacations, as well as its superior service and specialized knowledge on Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney.

— The Southern

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