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SIU School of Theater and Dance season highlights ‘American Stories’ - The 2026-27 production season for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance presents a season of powerful stories, unforgettable music and bold movement.
Students can receive free flu shots - To protect Southern Illinois University Carbondale students from the flu, Student Health Services is hosting eight flu clinics starting on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
SIU's Morris Library hosts discussion on banned books Oct. 2 - To protect Southern Illinois University Carbondale students from the flu, Student Health Services is hosting eight flu clinics starting on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
SIU grad students receive $40k for agriculture research - Two Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate students received nearly $40,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to support their research projects, surrounding the benefits of malting barley in double-crop soybean systems and efforts to utilize fertilizers more efficiently for winter wheat.
Area high school choral students to join SIU Concert Choir for Oct. 8 world premiere - Approximately 130 high school choral students from across Southern Illinois will join the Southern Illinois University Concert Choir Oct. 8 for the world premiere of a new work by Grammy-nominated pianist and producer Keith Javors.
SIU’s LGBTQIA+ History Month in October features special events and celebrations - Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month in October with numerous special events and activities.
SIU researchers use AI to speed up, improve bacteria detection - A doctor scribbles an order for antibiotics on a prescription slip and reminds the patient to take the full dosage, even if they start to feel better before the medication is gone. Sound familiar?
SIU Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra to perform Oct. 6 in Shryock Auditorium - The SIU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Orchestra present a joint concert on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Shryock Auditorium. The free concert begins at 7 p.m.
School of Music hosts high school music students for SIU Brass, Woodwind Day, Oct. 1 - More than 300 high school musicians from throughout the region will gather at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, Oct. 1, for Brass and Woodwind Day. Hosted by SIU’s School of Music, the event will give students the chance to develop their skills and explore the nuances of brass and woodwind performance.
SIU Carbondale moves forward with teaching greenhouse project - Southern Illinois University Carbondale, in partnership with the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), is moving forward with a teaching greenhouse project that will support new instructional and research spaces for SIU’s crop, forestry and horticulture programs in the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences (CALPS).
Saluki alumni to host ag show on WSIU-TV starting Oct. 4 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumni Rob and Emily Sharkey will host “A Shot of Ag” at noon on Sundays starting Oct. 4, on WSIU-TV.
Remind students of mental wellbeing and hazing awareness training - Faculty and staff are encouraged to remind students to complete mental wellbeing and hazing awareness training. All SIU students should have received emails from Vector Solutions with links to both training components. There is no deadline, but students who have not completed training will receive weekly reminders until Dec. 31. The training modules are available until the end of the year.
Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU celebrates contractors surrounding National APEX Day - The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate National APEX Day 2026 on Thursday, Oct. 8.
SIU Simmons Law prof to discuss upcoming Supreme Court trademark case - Research by an SIU Simmons Law School assistant professor on how courts decide trademark disputes is part of a case expected to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court during its next term.
SIU invites students to recharge during Salukis Care Empowerment Week - Salukis Care Empowerment Week returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale Oct. 5-8, offering students a week of activities focused on mental health, financial literacy and community support.
SIU researchers build robot, AI to detect soybean diseases before symptoms appear - Harvest season is underway for soybean farmers across Illinois. Each plant among their crops is valuable, contributing to their yield and overall profit. A big issue that can eat into that small profit margin is plant diseases — so researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are working toward a solution.
Mental health first aid training available - SIU Carbondale’s Wellness and Health Promotion Services is offering mental health first aid certification to SIU faculty and staff for free. The two in-person training courses are Friday, Oct. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Mandatory annual Ethics Act training begins Oct.1 - Mandatory 2026 annual Ethics Act training for all SIU Carbondale faculty, staff, graduate assistants, undergraduate assistants, volunteers, student workers and extra help workers takes place Oct. 1-Nov 16 on the D2L platform. School of Medicine employees located on the Carbondale campus will complete training using HealthStream.
Campus Appreciation Cookout is Oct. 5 - Let’s celebrate what we’ve accomplished together! In appreciation of the hard work across our university community that helped drive strong retention and enrollment increase this fall, all faculty, staff and students are invited to the traditional campus cookout. The cookout is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in Faner Plaza — rain or shine.
SIU Carbondale to host noted musician, educator and alumnus Eric Frazier Sept. 30 - Noted jazz musician, educator and Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Eric Frazier — the first graduate from the school’s then-Black American Studies program — returns to his alma mater to inspire current Salukis by sharing his own career journey.
SIU’s Gower Research Award Symposium to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fellowship program - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Gower Research Award Symposium is a celebration and recognition of the year’s Gower Fellows. This year, the Gower Fellows Program celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special visit from the Gower family and the return of past fellows.
Conversation of Understanding to look at building a stronger SIU community - A virtual Conversation of Understanding on Wednesday, Sept. 23 will explore findings from the 2026 SIU System Viewfinder Campus Climate Survey and what it reveals about the experiences of students, faculty and staff.
900+ area high school students to attend SIU Day and explore campus programs - More than 900 students from 24 area high schools will get a taste of Saluki life on SIU Day at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU Carbondale enters FY27 with a balanced budget, employee raises and deficit elimination - Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget — which reflects a balanced state budget, the complete repayment of its historic $80 million cash deficit, and faculty and staff raises — was unanimously approved by the SIU Board of Trustees on Sept. 17.
Registration open for the Southern Illinois 2026 Business Plan Competition - Southern Illinois entrepreneurs with a bold idea or growth plan are invited to enter the Southern Illinois 2026 Business Plan Competition powered by Regions for a chance to win a share of more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind services.
SIU professor: Diesel fuel, heating oil prices could continue climb without geopolitical changes - While gasoline prices might experience the seasonal fall drop, the prices paid at the pump for diesel fuel and home heating oil could continue to climb if there are no geopolitical changes, said Gregory D. DeYong, an associate professor of operations management in SIU Carbondale’s College of Business and Analytics.
Volunteers needed for Salukis Care Day - Faculty and staff are invited to help show SIU’s ongoing commitment to students, their emotional wellness and helping them thrive and succeed. Volunteers are needed for Salukis Care Day, which is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Faner Plaza.
SIU Women’s Club welcomes new members - The SIU Women’s Club is holding a fall membership drive. The social organization invites women connected with SIU Carbondale to join a welcoming community focused on friendship, shared interests, service and giving back.
Go whitewater rafting in North Carolina in October - Touch of Nature Outdoor Educational Center is inviting Salukis to spend their fall break on an unforgettable whitewater rafting adventure in North Carolina, Oct. 1-4.
SIU’s Ryan Bioethicist lecture focuses on using artificial intelligence in health care - Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, a healthcare strategy executive and technology leader, will talk about the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care when he delivers the 2026 John and Marsha Ryan Bioethicist in Residence lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Monday, Sept. 21.
