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News Archive - Past 30 Articles

March 18, 2024

SIU’s Saluki Con/Eclipse Con packed with fun for all ages April 6-7 - Saluki Con, a two-day comic con style event filled with guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, workshops, contests and much more returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 6-7. Saluki Con 2024 is also the second Eclipse Con as it’s part of SIU’s four-day Crossroads Eclipse Festival, April 5-8.

March 14, 2024

SIU researcher mines social media for data on eclipse tourism - A total solar eclipse is an opportunity to witness one of nature’s greatest wonders, but for a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, it’s also a chance to study tourism in smaller communities where not much data exists.

March 14, 2024

SIU’s Outside the Box festival of new music starts Monday - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Outside the Box 2024 festival of new music will feature internationally known musicians and performers for eight days between March 18 and April 19 at various locations on campus. All of the workshops and concerts are free and open to the public.

March 13, 2024

All invited to SIU’s Holi festival on March 25 - Holi, India’s traditional Hindu spring festival, will be celebrated once again at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this year. Everyone is welcome to attend the festivities, featuring guest speakers and more, beginning at 2 p.m. March 25 at Morris Library.

March 13, 2024

Join in celebrating SBDC Day at SIU on March 20 - The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is celebrating National SBDC Day with a full day of informative workshops and networking opportunities followed by a public reception and celebration on March 20.

March 12, 2024

SIU Paul Simon Institute discussion to center on higher education reform - Brian Rosenberg, president emeritus of Macalester College and visiting professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, March 19, for a virtual conversation about the difficulty of reform in higher education.

March 8, 2024

Six finalists vie for SIU’s 2024 Rickert-Ziebold Award - Six graduating seniors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design are preparing to compete for the university’s most prestigious art prize — the Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award.

March 7, 2024

Learn about office hours on Eclipse Day, getting special glasses - Classes on Eclipse Day (Monday, April 8) will be canceled, but the university will be open. Students will not be in class that day and are encouraged to participate in the exciting events and activities on campus. All offices will be open throughout the day but may close for a period during the afternoon so everyone can experience totality.

March 6, 2024

SIU to host high school digital drafting and design competition - About 50 students from four area high schools who have an interest in architecture, construction and interior design will be at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday, March 8, for the Illinois Design Educators Association regional competition.

February 29, 2024

SIU community members can apply now for Green Fund grants - Although Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s official school color is maroon, the university has been “green” for decades, and that commitment remains strong as it accepts applications for the 21st round of Green Fund grants.

February 29, 2024

SIU community can participate in sustainability-focused workshops, activities - SIU Carbondale’s Sustainability Office is leading a variety of initiatives with a focus on sustainability and cutting waste on campus. The office is collaborating with the Student Sustainable Farms to offer a series of free workshops for students, faculty and staff. Each workshop is open to the first 30 people to register.

February 29, 2024

Former SIU President Glenn Poshard to discuss book - Former SIU System President and U.S. Congressman Glenn Poshard along with co-author Carl Walworth will discuss their book, “Son of Illinois: Glenn Poshard’s Life in Politics and Education,” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.

February 28, 2024

SIU hosts annual high school press association event for students today - High school students from throughout the area will gain greater insight into journalism, advertising, yearbook and graphic design today (Feb. 28) at the 73rd annual Southern Illinois School Press Association Winter Conference hosted by SIU Carbondale’s School of Journalism and Advertising.