October 30, 2026
SIU’s Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series features student performers Nov. 7 - The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series at Southern Illinois University Carbondale features six students in the School of Music on Saturday, Nov. 7.
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October 30, 2026
SIU’s Simon Institute hosts alum, Illinois state Rep. Will Davis for open house Friday - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host an open house on Friday, Nov. 6, featuring a special appearance by alumnus and Illinois state Rep. William “Will” Davis. The event will bring together institute staff, friends and supporters for an opportunity to connect and discuss issues shaping Illinois public policy.
October 29, 2026
Spooky fun manifests at SIU’s Student Center on Friday - Faculty, staff, students and the community can join in spooky fun on Friday, Oct. 30, as the SIU Student Center celebrates Halloween with a full day of activities, costume contests and specialty drinks.
October 29, 2026
Smash, toss or spear old pumpkins at SIU’s Great Pumpkin Smash - Jack-o’-lanterns past their prime can go out with a bang at the Great Pumpkin Smash. This free, family-friendly event is from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Southern Illinois University Farms Service Center, 2704 Union Hill Road, Carbondale.
October 29, 2026
SIU University Honors, Craft Shop host pumpkin carving for Dome Glow - Here’s your opportunity to show your Halloween creativity! Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s University Honors Program and the SIU Craft Shop host a free pumpkin carving session Friday, Oct. 30.
October 29, 2026
SIU researcher to speak on Southern Illinois glacial history at free event - A Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher will be a guest speaker at a free, public event in Marion.
October 29, 2026
SIU hosts Nov. 4 piano recital featuring Romantic period works - Nicholas Phillips, professor of piano at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, presents a guest solo piano recital at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall.
October 29, 2026
Prospective students invited to SIU Carbondale Open House on Nov. 6 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites high school students, prospective transfer students and their families to the next Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.
October 29, 2026
Early voting available at SIU Student Center - SIU Carbondale faculty, staff, students and the public who live in Jackson County can cast early ballots for the Nov. 3 midterm elections on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30, in the north hallway of the Student Center, first floor, near the escalators.
October 28, 2026
SIU sculpture fundraiser offers 30 scratch blocks for cast iron artwork - Southern Illinois University’s sculpture program and the student organization Critical Forum are selling 30 scratch blocks that supporters can use to create their own cast-iron artwork. Sales will continue through the program’s Nov. 7 iron pour at the Art Foundry, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
October 28, 2026
SIU Jazz Ensemble to present fall recital Nov. 4 - Broadway standards, Brazilian choro and a superhero soundtrack share the stage when the SIU School of Music’s Jazz Ensemble presents a free concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall.
October 28, 2026
Media Advisory: Naturalization ceremony is Oct. 30 at SIU Simmons Law School - Reporters, photographers and news crews are welcome to join about 31 of the nation’s newest citizens at a naturalization ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s SIU Simmons Law School.
October 27, 2026
Media Advisory: Up to 200 students at AMO competition hosted by SIU - Up to 200 middle school and high school students are expected at the American Math Olympiad hosted by the Southern Illinois University Carbondale STEM Education Research Center (SERC).
October 26, 2026
Women’s Leadership Council grant applications available - Applications are open for the SIU Foundation Women’s Leadership Council’s 2027-2028 Student, Faculty and Staff Micro-Grant Award. The application deadline is Friday, Nov. 20.
October 26, 2026
SIU’s journalism program hosts discussion on efforts to combat ‘news deserts’ Nov. 5 - A panel discussion next month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will examine the nation’s increasing number of news deserts — areas where there is limited or no local journalism — and the role of journalism schools in filling the void.
October 26, 2026
SIU’s annual Halloween Pops brings spooky music to Shryock Auditorium Oct. 29 - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music invites the community to dress up, grab some candy and settle in for live spooky music at its free, annual Halloween Pops concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in Shryock Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
October 26, 2026
Go rock climbing in Giant City in November - Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center invites Salukis to spend a day exploring the sandstone bluffs of Giant City State Park for free on Sunday, Nov. 15.
October 26, 2026
From lawnmower to combine: SIU students learn to harvest crops - Like farmers across the state, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is in the midst of harvesting its fall crops, including soybeans and corn. The annual ritual is not only necessary to maintain the farmland but is also helping teach generations of college students valuable lessons for their future careers.
October 23, 2026
SIU’s Marching Salukis find their voice - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Marching Salukis are changing what their band looks like. This fall, a singer joined them on the field for the first time in the band’s known history, and three drum majors are leading out front for the second year in a row.
October 23, 2026
SIU Waterski Club competes at nationals for second time in club history - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Water Ski Club competed at nationals for the second time in the club’s history, with the team finishing 11th overall.
October 22, 2026
SIU Student Speakers Forum on Oct. 27 examines leadership, loyalty - Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will examine the keys in evaluating how we determine leaders during a SIU Student Speakers Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.
October 22, 2026
SIU Simmons Law Lesar Lecture to examine the fight for justice in the courts - Journalist and attorney Reynolds Holding examines how Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court have imposed limits on the authority of federal judges over the past 70 years during the 2026 Hiram H. Lesar Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Simmons Law School.
October 22, 2026
SIU Press to host “Writing Theatre” author panel - As part of its 70th anniversary, SIU Press is hosting a virtual “Writing Theatre” author panel at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The fourth in a series of author panels, the event features three authors who have written comprehensive books on various aspects of theater.
October 22, 2026
Saluki Takeover Tour hits Chicago next week - SIU staff will be in Chicago next week on the third stop of the 2026-2027 Saluki Takeover Tour. These tours emphasize SIU’s recruiting commitment for students throughout Illinois. Staff will visit area high schools and colleges in the region Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 27-29, to meet with administrators and students.
October 22, 2026
Applications for Thrasher, REACH funds to open Dec. 1 - Faculty should remind undergraduate students of two scholarship programs coming up for renewal in December. The Susan C. Thrasher Undergraduate Research Fund and the Research-Enriched Academic Challenge (REACH) programs both offer financial support and research opportunities.
October 22, 2026
Haunted Hollow returns to SIU’s Touch of Nature on Oct. 25 - Ready for some fun? Climb a rock wall, soar on a giant swing or hang out with a snake. Then hop on a haunted hayride and see who screams first!
October 19, 2026
Reminder on prohibited political activities - The SIU Ethics Office reminds all SIU Carbondale employees and appointees about the importance of individuals complying with the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, especially on the topic of political activity.
October 19, 2026
Conversation of Understanding looks at confronting racial terror and pursuing safety - A virtual Conversation of Understanding on Wednesday, Oct. 21, will “examine the history of lynching and racial terror in America and its enduring implications for safety, belonging and community today.”
October 19, 2026
Celebrate the holiday season with the Lights Fantastic Parade - The Lights Fantastic Parade is one of the region’s brightest holiday traditions — and it takes to Carbondale’s Illinois Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 5.
October 19, 2026
Additional Glassman Lecture-related events set - SIU faculty, staff and students have an opportunity to discuss the future and the world’s biggest challenges with two more events in connection with the Michael and Nancy Glassman Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 20.