Recent News
December 11, 2013
Debate duo, coach are tops in the nation
At the season’s halfway point, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Debate Team has the top-ranked team in the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence collegiate debate organization.December 10, 2013
SIU's sustainability efforts earn recognition
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has earned recognition once again for its sustainability efforts.December 09, 2013
Fall commencement ceremony is Saturday
Commencement exercises for fall 2013 graduates at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are set for Saturday, Dec. 14.December 07, 2013
SIU's campus and facilities are open regularly scheduled hours. Students, staff and visitors are encouraged to be careful and to access the campus and buildings using the roadways, parking lots and sidewalks identified on the primary winter pathway map.December 06, 2013
SIU Carbondale- classes are canceled and offices are closed
SIU Carbondale classes are canceled and offices are closed all day today, Friday, Dec. 6, beginning at 6:30 a.m. This is an administrative closure.December 05, 2013
Media Advisory -- Jensvold lecture postponed
Due to the winter storm warning, a lecture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale set for Friday, Dec. 6, about chimpanzee communication and its correlation with how humans view the natural world is postponed.December 05, 2013
SIU recognized for its “15 to Finish” initiative
I'm pleased to report that SIU has been recognized by Complete College America for our work promoting the "15 to Finish" initiative, which highlights the importance of taking 15 credits per semester to support on-time completion of an undergraduate degree.December 05, 2013
Reminder: Review inclement weather policy
Faculty and staff are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the university's policy and procedures regarding inclement weather.December 05, 2013
Teacher education program is among ‘Top Colleges in Illinois’
Southern Illinois University Carbondale was named one of the top 20 colleges in Illinois for teacher education according to The College Database.December 05, 2013
2014 university website migration requests under way
University Communications and Marketing’s web services unit is ready to start taking requests for the 2014 year for websites that are not currently on the university's content management system.December 05, 2013
Simon Institute hosts poll briefing and holiday reception
The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute invites you to join us for a Southern Illinois Poll Briefing and Holiday Reception with the Simon Institute Staff on Thursday, December 5, at the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Lobby.December 04, 2013
Media Advisory -- SIU off-campus graduation
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s distance education and off-campus program will hold its first Springfield workforce education and development graduation ceremony at Lincoln Land Community College on Friday, Dec. 6.December 04, 2013
Endowment pays tribute to respected professor
A woman beloved for her dedication to mentoring students is being honored through an endowment established with the Southern Illinois University Foundation.December 03, 2013
First Fridays Music will showcase famous opera scenes
The Marjorie Lawrence Opera Theater will present a variety of scenes from famous operas, sung in Italian and English during the First Fridays Music at Morris Library at noon, Friday, Dec. 6.December 03, 2013
Jarvis named associate editor for Journal of Service Research
Cheryl Burke Jarvis, chair and professor of marketing in the College of Business, recently accepted a position of associate editor with the Journal of Service Research.December 03, 2013
Employees should review inclement weather policy
Faculty and staff are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the university's policy and procedures regarding inclement weather.December 02, 2013
Annual art sales kick off holiday season
The School of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University Carbondale presents several annual holiday art sales. This year’s sales are Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4-5.November 27, 2013
Media Advisory – Special Deer Hunt
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center is partnering with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to host an archery deer hunt for people with disabilities Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 1.November 26, 2013
Expert to discuss chimpanzee communication
Mary Lee Jensvold has had conversations with chimpanzees. And she’s coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale to discuss the correlation with how humans view the natural world.