Join the fun at SIU’s 50th Great Cardboard Boat Regatta on April 26
Which of the unique and unlikely watercraft will cross the finish line first at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Campus Lake on April 26?
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(First and third photos) Students show off their ingenuity in 2024 as they set off on the racecourse. (Second photo) A 1989 team chooses a tropical theme. (Fourth photo) Sinking, like this 2024 entry, is part of the fun. (Fifth photo) The late Richard Archer, who conceived the cardboard boat race in 1974, works at a 1993 competition. (2024 photos by Yenitza Melgoza and SIU Carbondale file photos)
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SIU alum to discuss how he launched a successful business while in school
Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Adam Wolfe will discuss his journey from student to successful businessman at 6:30 p.m. April 10 at Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, 1740 Innovation Drive. The public is invited to the free event hosted by the Saluki Entrepreneur Corps, an SIU registered student organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
SIU Student Speakers Forum on April 10 to focus on AI and humanity
Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will share their thoughts on the growing influence of artificial intelligence in today’s society on Thursday, April 10, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.
2025 SIU Civil Service Flea Market to raise funds for scholarships is April 26
The region’s vendors have an opportunity to sign up for the 2025 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Civil Service Council’s spring flea market. Proceeds from vendors’ fees go to the Civil Service Education Assistance Fund toward scholarships for SIU students.
SIU’s Sharp Museum’s new exhibitions include celebrating LGBTQ+ community
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum will open three new exhibitions in April, including one that celebrates the region’s LGBTQ+ community.
Sculpture dedication, discussion commemorate 2024 total solar eclipse at SIU
Recapture the awe of the 2024 total solar eclipse with a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work for an event that mesmerized thousands of spectators across Southern Illinois and millions of viewers who saw the spectacle from Southern Illinois University Carbondale during a one-year anniversary celebration on April 8 at Morris Library.
SIU puts the fun, adventure and learning in summer camps for 2025
There is literally something for everyone at Southern Illinois University Carbondale this summer. A diverse assortment of camps and programs will entertain, educate, engage and appeal to people of all ages and abilities as well as hobbies, passions and personal interests.
SIU student, faculty, alumni photos featured at Cedarhurst Center
An annual photography exhibition that features the work of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students, faculty and staff starts Saturday, March 29, at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mount Vernon.
‘Journey to the Sun’ talk at SIU to focus on how the eclipse affects bees
The effects of a total solar eclipse on a bee colony will be the topic of the next talk in a series focused on the sun and the major role it plays in the lives of humans everywhere, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU law students use eDiscovery tools to seek justice
A program at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is teaching students how to navigate the explosion of digital information that has transformed the practice of law.
SIU School of Aviation gets high national marks for management, flight program
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation continues to earn national attention. The program was recently ranked No. 4 among the best schools for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aviation/airway management and operations by College Factual and is among 10 highlighted universities by The Wright Experience for “Best Aviation Colleges for Pilot Training” in the nation for 2025.
Get tickets now to hear enlightening 2025 TEDxSIUC speakers
TEDxSIUC, an independently organized event featuring live TED-style talks, is happening at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 29, and tickets are available for purchase online now. The event focusing on ideas worth spreading will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. in the ballrooms of the SIU Student Center, 1255 Lincoln Drive.
SIU Carbondale art and design competition for high school students is underway
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design is again presenting a statewide online art competition to celebrate the immense talent and creativity of Illinois high school juniors and seniors.