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Marsden Fisher, SIU Carbondale’s 2025 Student Lincoln Laureate and an aspiring veterinarian, rewards her dog, Echo, a German shepherd mix, to train her on proprioception, or the body’s ability to sense its own position and movements in space. This technique teaches the dog to engage the hind legs separately, which improves core strength and balance. Erin Perry¸ an SIU animal science professor and Fisher’s mentor, looks on. (Photos by Russell Bailey)

SIU’s 2025 Lincoln Laureate seeks to help people by helping animals

If you try to keep pace with Marsden Fisher, bring good boots and an even better planner. In the past year alone, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale senior has co-captained an Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team, revived a sustainability organization that now stewards a campus butterfly garden, and maintained a 4.0 GPA in a demanding zoology major with a pre-veterinary specialization. Add to that her contributions to SIU’s canine sciences research program.

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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.

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 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 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’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.

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’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.

A person is stocking shelves at a food pantry.

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.

SIU Alumni Association to launch ‘SIU A to Z’ children’s book

A vibrant, new children’s board book created by the SIU Alumni Association will introduce Southern Illinois University Carbondale to generations of potential future Salukis through colorful illustrations, campus landmarks and fun facts.

A student browses shelves for personal items.

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.

SIU ceramics program to help community with Empty Bowls Nov. 8

Southern Illinois University Carbondale ceramics students and faculty will show their handiwork as the community comes together on Saturday, Nov. 8, to help those in need.

SIU symphony, youth orchestras to perform Nov. 10 in Shryock Auditorium

The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Symphony Orchestra and Youth Orchestra will present a free, public concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Shryock Auditorium.