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Ian and Ben Campbell

“Wrench” and “Rudder”: (Above) Brothers Ben, left, and Ian Campbell are finding success in SIU Carbondale’s School of Aviation. Both seniors who graduate in May, Ian is part of the Detail Dawgs maintenance competition team and Ben is with the Flying Salukis aviation flight team. (Below) Ian (left) and Ben show off one of the Flying Salukis planes. (Photos by Russell Bailey)    

SIU’s Campbell brothers share passion for aviation

Separated at birth by less than a minute, Southern Illinois University Carbondale seniors Ben and Ian Campbell have always been together — whether playing baseball in their backyard, working at a local hardware store in their northern Illinois hometown or working on projects to become Eagle Scouts.

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SIU celebrates 50 years of preparing students for the ever-evolving hospitality field

Imagine having an exciting career that takes you to Greece and Beijing to work as a chef and dining coordinator for an athlete village. Or having a high-level career as a property developer, strategic planner and troubleshooter for Marriott Bonvoy. Those are the lives that Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management program (HTEM) has made possible for graduates.

Nikki Budzinski

SIU’s Morton-Kenney Lecture features Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of Illinois will reflect on her time in Congress, her efforts to strengthen families and her perspective on how federal policy can support economic growth in the state and nation when she presents the fall 2025 Morton-Kenney Public Affairs Lecture at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in SIU Student Center Ballroom B.

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Sign up now for the 57th annual Fertilizer and Pesticide Conference Nov. 25

The Southern Illinois Fertilizer and Pesticide Board’s 57th annual Fertilizer and Pesticide Conference will take place Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Doubletree Inn, 222 Potomac Boulevard, Mount Vernon, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Events and Outreach is still accepting registrations.

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SIU Brass Day on Nov. 19 features visits by middle, high school students

More than 100 middle school and high school students from throughout the region are expected to learn the intricacies of playing brass instruments and learn more about careers in music at the third Brass Day, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

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