Southern Illinois University | Saturday, April 27, 2024
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SIU dental hygiene students get specialized laser, community dentistry certifications - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale students were amazed and excited as they aimed their lasers for the first time at chicken wings, carrots, tomatoes and hot dogs. The tasty treats were actually tools the senior dental hygiene students were using to earn a special laser certification.
Celebrate the region’s new businesses during SIU’s Small Business Spotlight May 2 - During National Small Business Week, the Small Business Spotlight at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the launch of new businesses in the region.
SIU Student Employee of the Year and other outstanding student workers honored - Pearl Williams of Chicago is the 2023-2024 Student Employee of the Year at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Williams is a senior fashion studies major and has worked at Rainbow’s End Child Development Center on campus since October 2021.
Shryock Auditorium hosts SIU Jazz Ensemble on May 4 - The premiere of works aimed at emphasizing the importance of peace will be featured by the SIU Jazz Ensemble at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium in a free, public concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4.
Memorial service for former Chancellor Goldman is May 5 - A memorial service for former SIU Carbondale Chancellor Samuel Goldman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
SIU conducts drill on second phase of ‘active threat’ emergency - Southern Illinois University Carbondale conducted its annual emergency exercises today (April 24) with a different scenario: what happens in the four hours after the immediate danger has passed and people need services.
SIU Carbondale awards 2024 Provost’s Scholarships to community college students - Twelve high achieving community college students from Illinois have received Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2024 Provost’s Scholarships, which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years.
SIU awards nearly $173K in Green Fund grants, honors students for sustainability - Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrated Earth Day this week by awarding almost $173,000 in Green Fund grants to 15 diverse project. The projects run the gamut, from establishing a pawpaw research orchard to creating a multipurpose butterfly garden to adding more water bottle refill stations to improving energy efficiency.
Signup underway for SIU’s free Summer Tutoring Camp for grades 3-8 - A free Summer Tutoring Camp is being offered at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Education to students in grades 3-8 from many area school districts through the Illinois Tutoring Initiative, and signup is now underway.
Local business sponsors sought for Taste of Carbondale at SIU - Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce are partnering to produce a special event during Saluki Startup, the giant campus welcome festival held each August for new and returning students.
SIU Aviation students receive scholarships from The Boeing Company - Fifteen students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized School of Aviation recently received scholarships from Boeing to enhance their education.
Media advisory: SIU plans active threat exercises April 24 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will hold active threat exercises from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 24, to assess and improve how various teams work together to respond to an emergency.
Lecture on April 25 focuses on visual culture, science in early modern Europe - Alexandra Challenger, an adjunct professor and reference associate in Florida State University’s Special Collections and Archives, will present “Eclipsing Boundaries: Visual Culture and Science in Early Modern Europe,” on Thursday, April 25, in SIU Carbondale’s Sharp Museum Auditorium. The 6 p.m. lecture is free and open to the public.
Hitting the mark: SIU’s Fashion Studies program prepares for April 25 show - Southern Illinois University Carbondale fashion design majors Lennon Adams and Jada Russell are working feverishly at their tables, knowing that the clock is ticking.
Three SIU seniors share 2024 Rickert-Ziebold art award - Three graduating seniors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design are sharing the university’s most prestigious art prize — the Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award.
Media Advisory: Naturalization ceremony set for April 19 at SIU - Reporters, photographers and news crews are welcome to join about 60 of the nation’s newest citizens at a naturalization ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Simmons Law School.
HR new employee onboarding is delayed - Human Resources’ new employee onboarding platform for both employees and hiring managers scheduled for May 1 is being delayed as is a live online April 29 training session for hiring managers. Hiring managers and anyone involved in the hiring process should continue to onboard new university hires as is presently being done.
Faculty, staff sought for May 11 commencement volunteers - Volunteer opportunities are available for faculty, staff and members of the community who would like to assist graduating Salukis as they celebrate their accomplishments during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commencement exercises at Banterra Center on May 11.
Faculty, staff eligible for youth summer soccer camp discounts - SIU Women’s Soccer is offering a special discount for upcoming camps for children of SIU Carbondale faculty and staff.
SIU’s School of Theater and Dance to show farce ‘Criminal Genius’ - A play about what can happen when you don’t take responsibility comes to the Southern Illinois University Carbondale McLeod Theater stage next month.
SIU Carbondale School of Aviation names new director - Chien-tsung Lu, an associate professor in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University, will be the new director in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation. The appointment is effective July 1.
Saluki Takeover Tour stretches across Southern Illinois - The Saluki Takeover Tour of Southern Illinois is coming to a town near you.
SIU to honor nine Excellence Award recipients - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize nine faculty and staff members for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching and service with the 2024 Excellence Awards.
SIU will host Arbor Day tree planting April 24; all welcome - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will commemorate Arbor Day and Earth Month with a tree planting on April 24.
SIU hosts virtual discussion with filmmaker AG Rojas on April 17 - Filmmaker and music video director AG (Andres Gonzalez) Rojas will give a virtual presentation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, April 17.
HR to implement new employee onboarding features May 1 - Human Resources will provide an improved employee onboarding experience for both employees and hiring managers beginning May 1.
Discussion on community violence prevention is this week - Two political science faculty members at SIU Edwardsville will give two free, public presentations on preventing violence and keeping communities safe on Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17, in Carbondale.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host NPR journalist Scott Simon - Award-winning broadcaster, commentator and author Scott Simon will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Wednesday, April 17, to meet with students and discuss his groundbreaking career in journalism.
SIU School of Theater and Dance to highlight student playwrights’ work - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance will showcase the talents of graduate and undergraduate playwrights starting next week.
SIU-affiliated event to raise funds to benefit STEM educators - A Southern Illinois University Carbondale-affiliated family event aimed at helping science teachers across the region is set for later this month at a local winery.
