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SIU Today - April 25, 2024

SIU awards 2024 Provost’s Scholarships to community college students

Twelve high achieving community college students from Illinois have received 2024 Provost’s Scholarships, which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years.

SIU conducts drill on second phase of ‘active threat’ emergency

The university conducted its annual emergency exercises April 24 with a different scenario: what happens in the four hours after the immediate danger has passed and people need services. First responders, university leaders and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), comprising professionals from many departments, continued from last year’s active shooter simulation.

SIU awards nearly $173K in Green Fund grants

SIU Carbondale celebrated Earth Day this week by awarding almost $173,000 in Green Fund grants to 15 diverse projects. 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.

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.

Saluki Takeover Tour begins trip around Southern Illinois  

The Saluki Takeover Tour of Southern Illinois kicked off April 24, with visits to multiple high schools and a Chancellor’s Reception at the Granada Theatre in Mount Vernon. The keystone event will be May 4 at Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville. 

SIU Aviation students receive scholarships from The Boeing Company

Fifteen students in the nationally recognized School of Aviation recently received scholarships from Boeing to enhance their education. In addition to scholarships, $20,000 is split between registered student organization (RSO) activities and diversity outreach programs.

Baseball Salukis at home this weekend 

Jason Rich, office administrator in the Student Center, is showing his Marching Salukis pride. The Saluki baseball team hosts Indiana State for three games Friday through Sunday, April 26-28, and Southern Indiana at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. Be sure to check team schedules at siusalukis.com.  

Banterra continues naming-rights agreement with SIU for five years

Banterra Center will remain home of the Salukis after the region’s largest locally owned bank announced a continued and expanded partnership with SIU and Saluki Athletics on April 24.

Signup underway for SIU’s free Summer Tutoring Camp for grades 3-8

A free Summer Tutoring Camp is being offered by the School of Education to students in grades 3-8 from many area school districts through the Illinois Tutoring Initiative, and signup is now underway.