SIU’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta begins a new half-century of fun April 18
Have you ever tried sailing a banana? Or perhaps floating on a canopy bed or giant guitar?
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Chad Stuemke, in the water guiding the FURYUS3, participated in the regatta as a student and now teaches industrial design at SIU. Photo provided. (Below) Photos by Yenitza Melgoza and SIU Carbondale.
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Come join the musical fun at SIU’s 2026 Sunset Concerts beginning June 11
The 47th edition of the ever-popular Sunset Concert Series, returns with a wide variety of diverse musical performances beginning June 11 on the Shryock Auditorium lawn at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU’s 2026 Big Muddy New Play Festival is April 23-26
Theater lovers will have myriad opportunities next week to embrace the works of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s talented student playwrights at the 14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival.
SIU Simmons Law School begins law scholars’ conversation series
The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is launching a new initiative highlighting the scholarly work of law school faculty — with an inaugural guest whose career, Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson said, “is a model of what it looks like to combine teaching and scholarship with a deep commitment to public service.”
SIU’s 2026 Sturgis Award recipient strives to make the world a better place
Cindy Buys’ empathy and passion for community service and helping others comes from the deep sense of faith she developed while growing up.
SIU’s CPS Scholars program helps Chicago students succeed
Giving students the tools and support needed to help them succeed is intrinsic to the mission of a Southern Illinois University Carbondale and its Saluki Student Success Initiatives, which includes a new program launched last year.
Three artists share SIU Carbondale’s 2026 Rickert-Ziebold award
Autumn Meyer’s art — which won her honors as one of three Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design students to share the 2026 Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award — serves as an open invitation to view how everyone sees the world differently and helps people understand the experience of living with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
SIU fashion studies students take center stage with fashion, merchandising concepts
Brightly lit third-floor studio lights in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Quigley Hall on late nights in early April mean one thing — the clock is ticking for students to complete their bold, artistic visions for the Fashion Studies program’s Student Showcase and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 23.
SIU hosts Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society performance April 21
The Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society will present a concert featuring SIU School of Music faculty and guest artists on Tuesday, April 21, in the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU’s Morris Library to highlight Marianne Carus’ legacy, Cricket Magazine papers
An exhibition celebrating Marianne Carus’ international advocacy for children’s learning and wellbeing — and the opening of her papers for public research — is Friday, April 17, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library.
Hear national contracting, cybersecurity, innovation funding experts at SouthernTECH2026
Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success.
SIU Carbondale police adds community service, therapy K-9 to roster
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently added a new member to its force as another component in its community outreach efforts.
Cosplayers Assemble! SIU Saluki Con approaching!
Saluki Con 2026 is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 17-19. You won’t want to miss this weekend filled with celebrity guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, contests, esports and so much more – including a variety of all-new cosplay events along with the popular cosplay contest.