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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Three artists share SIU Carbondale’s 2026 Rickert-Ziebold award
Autumn Meyer’s art — which won her honors as one of three Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design students to share the 2026 Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award — serves as an open invitation to view how everyone sees the world differently and helps people understand the experience of living with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
SIU fashion studies students take center stage with fashion, merchandising concepts
Brightly lit third-floor studio lights in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Quigley Hall on late nights in early April mean one thing — the clock is ticking for students to complete their bold, artistic visions for the Fashion Studies program’s Student Showcase and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 23.
SIU hosts Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society performance April 21
The Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society will present a concert featuring SIU School of Music faculty and guest artists on Tuesday, April 21, in the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU’s Morris Library to highlight Marianne Carus’ legacy, Cricket Magazine papers
An exhibition celebrating Marianne Carus’ international advocacy for children’s learning and wellbeing — and the opening of her papers for public research — is Friday, April 17, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library.
Hear national contracting, cybersecurity, innovation funding experts at SouthernTECH2026
Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success.
SIU Carbondale police adds community service, therapy K-9 to roster
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently added a new member to its force as another component in its community outreach efforts.
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.