Dan Neville, a master's student studying metalsmithing from Detroit, Mich., forges steel with a hammer on Wednesday at L. Brent Kington Blacksmith shop in the Pulliam Industrial Wing.  “SIU is unique because it is the only school in the country that offers a MFA in metalsmithing,” Neville said. “The shop brings in people from all over the world wanting to study metalsmithing. When working with steel, you have to move quick so the steel does not cool and harden.”  Neville’s work will be on display at his MFA Thesis Exhibition taking place May 2 to May 6 at the SIU Surplus Gallery. — April 27, 2016, Carbondale, Ill.