SIU’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta begins a new half-century of fun April 18
Have you ever tried sailing a banana? Or perhaps floating on a canopy bed or giant guitar?
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Chad Stuemke, in the water guiding the FURYUS3, participated in the regatta as a student and now teaches industrial design at SIU. Photo provided. (Below) Photos by Yenitza Melgoza and SIU Carbondale.
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Cosplayers Assemble! SIU Saluki Con approaching!
Saluki Con 2026 is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 17-19. You won’t want to miss this weekend filled with celebrity guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, contests, esports and so much more – including a variety of all-new cosplay events along with the popular cosplay contest.
Simmons Law School lecture addresses online child exploitation
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman will discuss the battle against online child exploitation during a lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Thursday, April 16.
SIU holds rock and mineral clinic at Marion event this weekend
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s geology program will host a rock and mineral clinic this weekend during a celebration for local mineral enthusiasts.
SIU Carbondale students earn Thrasher undergraduate research awards
Seven Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students are receiving Susan C. Thrasher Undergraduate Research Fund awards to work with a faculty mentor on a research project during 2026-2027 academic year.
SIU hosts festival, conference honoring R. Buckminster Fuller April 22-26
A five-day conference this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will feature programming inspired by the vision and legacy of noted futurist, architect and designer R. Buckminster Fuller.
Fifth annual Family Eco Festival supports hands-on learning, Southern Illinois teachers
The public is invited to a free event on Earth Day that highlights nature, conservation and Southern Illinois’ unique ecology through immersive experiences – some of which feel out of this world.
SIU Choral Union, Concert Choir to help audiences envision a ‘Beautiful City’
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Choral Union and Concert Choir will showcase their combined talents when drawing upon spirituals and gospel music during a free, public concert on April 21 in Shryock Auditorium.
SIU Carbondale students succeed in regional advertising competition
Southern Illinois University Carbondale students continue to show they can compete with advertising professionals at the regional ADDYs. Saluki advertising students brought home a bevy of honors in the recent American Advertising Federation of Southern Illinois American Advertising Awards
SIU Carbondale workshops will help students learn about water resources management
Students from six area high schools will learn about water resources management during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s eighth annual University Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) workshop on April 15.
Everyone welcome to join SIU’s April 22 tree planting
Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its traditional celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month with its annual tree planting event.
SIU celebrates Earth Month in April with community feed, awards and more
“Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Earth Month with a variety of special events in April.
Three Illinois high school students win 2026 SIU Creative Futures art awards
The talent and artistic skills of Illinois High School juniors and seniors were on full display at the third annual Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design statewide online art competition.