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SIU students star in short films featuring cultural exploration in China - Mini-documentaries showcasing the experiences of three Southern Illinois University Carbondale students who recently returned from a cultural exploration program in China will debut Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Morris Library.
SIU announces 2026 Family Weekend and Homecoming dates - The dates are official, so mark your calendar now and plan to attend the 2026 Family Weekend and Homecoming festivities at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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.
Prepare for inclement weather - As the weather gets colder, faculty and staff should take two important steps to prepare for inclement weather: review the campus policy and ensure that the university has your current cellphone number if you want to receive emergency text alerts.
New life insurance with long-term care benefit is available - Human Resources is sharing information from MyBenefitsPlus on a new voluntary benefit — life insurance with long-term care — to SIU Carbondale employees who are State of Illinois members.
High school students can get jumpstart on college with SIU Carbondale initiative - Starting next semester, students in 26 high schools can take college courses tuition-free from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, a top-tier research institution.
Help SIU save energy, improve sustainability over Thanksgiving break - As students, faculty and staff prepare to leave campus for Thanksgiving break, now is a good time to take simple steps to save energy, which will help the university improve sustainability, one of the five pillars of the Imagine 2030 strategic plan.
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.
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.
SIU Carbondale to recognize 100 retired employees - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 100 retired employees for their service to the university in a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
Media advisory: Signing ceremony for high school students to take SIU classes - This week, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will launch the Saluki Start Dual Enrollment Program, offering students in 26 area high schools the opportunity to earn college credit tuition-free.
Inaugural fall literary festival is this week - The Crab Orchard Review literary magazine staff is hosting its inaugural fall literary festival, Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 19-20. All but one event will be in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.
284 SIU Carbondale employees will be honored for their service - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 284 employees for their service and commitment in a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
SIU School of Music Guitar Studio fall recital is Nov. 19 - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music’s Guitar Studio will host its fall ensemble on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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.
SIU’s Concert Choir, Choral Union bring ‘peace’ to Shryock on Nov. 18 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music students, faculty and community members will gather Tuesday, Nov. 18, to share a message of peace in a free concert in Shryock Auditorium.
Research and creative activities funding opportunity - The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the SIU Foundation invite SIU faculty to seek funds to support scholarly, creative and research activities.
Commencement volunteers needed - Volunteer opportunities are available for faculty, staff and community members who would like to help fall 2025 semester graduating Salukis celebrate their accomplishments during SIU Carbondale commencement exercises at Banterra Center on Dec. 13. The ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m.
New voices in global ecology: SIU makes cluster hire of four faculty - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s cluster hire of four tenure-track faculty in the School of Biological Sciences is advancing research into global environmental change and sustainability.
SIU Simmons Law School hosts swearing-in ceremony for new attorneys - The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School hosted a swearing-in ceremony on Nov. 5 for 35 new attorneys in Illinois — including welcoming Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson to the state’s legal practice.
Naturalist photographer to highlight work Nov. 19 - The Center for Teaching Excellence will host naturalist photographer Suzanne Asaturian in a discussion of her work on Nov. 19 in Morris Library, Room 110.
Encourage fall semester graduates to complete survey - The Career Development Center asks faculty and staff to remind students of a survey for undergraduate and graduate students who are planning to graduate in December.
Conversation of Understanding will focus on mental wellness, community care - A Conversation of Understanding on Wednesday, Nov. 12, will focus on maintaining mental wellness, resilience and strengthening community care across the SIU System.
SIU’s Simon Institute to host former CNN chief White House reporter - Jessica Yellin, a former CNN chief White House correspondent with nearly three decades of journalism experience, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Help Salukis in need by giving to SIU’s Thanks “GivingBack” 2025 food drive - Everyone needs a little help now and then, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Thanks “GivingBack” food drive offers the opportunity to help Salukis in need this holiday season.
You’re invited to a Conversation on Equitable Funding for Illinois Higher Education - SIU Carbondale faculty, staff and students are invited to a Conversation on Equitable Funding for Illinois Higher Education, a presentation and discussion on SB 13 / HB 1581: The Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Old Main Room of the Student Center. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
Women’s Leadership Council grant applications available - Applications are open for the SIU Foundation Women’s Leadership Council’s 2026-2027 WLC Micro-Grant Award. The application deadline is Dec. 12.
Volunteers needed for SIU’s Dec. 7 Study Jam - As time for finals approaches, SIU Carbondale’s faculty and staff are collaborating to provide extra support – think pancakes, bacon and tutoring – to students during this busy, stressful time of the year.
Travel, reimbursement training sessions set - The Office of Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance is offering in-person travel training sessions to help SIU Carbondale employees improve the travel and reimbursement process.
SIU’s HEROES program seeks donated personal care items to help students meet basic needs - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s HEROES program ensures students can meet their basic needs so they can achieve their academic and life goals.
