SIU honors three Families of the Year for 2022
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is honoring three families as the 2022 Saluki Family of the Year winners during this weekend’s Family Weekend celebration (Sept. 22-24).
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SIU honors the inaugural Women of Action award winners
Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently presented the inaugural Women of Action awards to recognize “everyday heroes” from diverse backgrounds who lead, inspire and serve at SIU and in the community. Organized by the Women’s Resource Center, the awards recognize women who overcome adversity in their workplaces and communities to prevail and advocate for anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Veteran higher ed professional to become SIU’s next vice chancellor for administration and finance
Susan L. Simmers, who has extensive experience in higher education finance and administration, will become Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s next vice chancellor for administration and finance, pending approval by the SIU Board of Trustees.
Southern Illinois Piano Festival returns to SIU next month
After a lapsed year due to COVID-19 restrictions, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Southern Illinois Piano Festival returns for a third run next month. The biennial classical music festival once again features the artistry and works of renowned pianists, master classes and clinics open to the community.
Brian Croft is the new director of SIU’s Touch of Nature
Brian Croft, a double alumnus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, has been selected as the new director of SIU’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center.
SIU theater majors to perform their original works at ‘New Faces’
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Theater and Dance on Saturday will introduce audiences to this year’s new theater majors.
Sign up now to participate in SIU’s homecoming parade, contests
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Homecoming 2022 October 10-15 and entries are now being accepted for several special competitions. Enter no later than 4:30 p.m. Oct. 5 to participate in the contests.
SIU Carbondale awards 39 Chancellor’s and Provost’s Scholarships for 2022-2023
Exceptional efforts in the classroom and in their communities helped this year’s Chancellor’s and Provost’s scholars at Southern Illinois University Carbondale stand out from their peers.
SIU hosts Fresh Check Day to support students’ mental health
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting Fresh Check Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. This fun, informative event brings together the entire campus community and serves as a “check in” for SIU students’ wellness and mental health and to ensure they have access to valuable resources.
SIU Carbondale welcomes 23 new faculty this fall
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is welcoming 23 new tenure-track faculty to campus for the fall 2022 semester.
SIU Carbondale inks agreements to improve access for Prairie State, College of DuPage students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale strengthened its commitment to students in the Chicagoland area with agreements to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified community college students by providing the option to earn their bachelor’s degrees remotely and at a lower cost in nine academic programs.
SIU accepting entries for 2022 Family of the Year contest until Sept. 19
Entries are now being accepting for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2022 Saluki Family of the Year contest.
Saluki Pride: For Mike Eichholz, service, second-chances and the great outdoors are focuses
A researcher and teacher who focuses on waterfowl and wetlands management, Mike Eichholz values service as one of his main contributions to his work at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. To that end, he volunteers his time and expertise with groups that help set wildlife management policies throughout the state and country.