Chris Stantis, assistant professor of anthropology at SIU Carbondale, works from home with her dog, Hatch, a local rescue. Stantis was part of a research team that used isotopic analysis of ancient dog teeth to determine that specialized breeds — possibly including ancestors of the modern Xoloitzcuintli, Mexico's treasured national dog — may have traveled hundreds of miles along well-developed trade routes on the western Maya frontier. (Top photo by Spencer Stantis; bottom photo by Maikemo at Danish Wikipedia, Wikipedia Commons.)
To trace connections across the ancient Maya world, archaeologists often follow objects that traveled, such as jade, obsidian, or pottery. But Chris Stantis — assistant professor of anthropology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale — starts somewhere less expected: dogs.
“Leading with Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future” is the theme for this year’s Women’s History Month as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates the achievements of women and looks to the future.
The spring program of speakers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will focus on themes of public service, politics and philanthropy.
For a second straight year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music will vie for a title in the small ensemble division of the collegiate National Trumpet Competition.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences will celebrate the successes of its students, faculty, staff and alumni at the 74th All Ag Banquet on Friday, Feb. 27.
Can't sleep? Up early? You'll be ready for the total lunar eclipse observation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3.
The U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will give a free, public performance, on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium.
The Dental Hygiene Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently launched a symbolic new tradition by hosting its inaugural white coat ceremony.
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A series of Greek myths adapted from a poem by the ancient Roman poet Ovid transforms into modern-day life when “Metamorphoses” comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Christian Moe Laboratory Theater, Feb. 25-March 1.
Nearly 80 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will kick off the spring semester with a tribute to the nation’s 250th anniversary when they present “AMERICANA” on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Learn all about growing industrial hemp for grain and fiber at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Industrial Hemp Farmer Informational Event.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Office of Sustainability and the SIU Sustainability Council are now accepting applications for Green Fund grants. The grants, now in their 23rd round, are part of SIU’s ongoing commitment to campus sustainability.
