SIU Carbondale to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May
Southern Illinois University Carbondale plans to hold in-person commencement ceremonies at Saluki Stadium to celebrate graduation, May 7-9.
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SIU Carbondale plans to hold in-person commencement ceremonies to celebrate graduation in May. Amy Buhman, a 2018 Saluki alumna in zoology, is with one of the Saluki statues near Saluki Stadium and Banterra Center. Buhman is a researcher on campus in the Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences. (University Communications and Marketing photo)
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SIU’s new Voyageur camp at Touch of Nature helps teens develop as outdoor leaders
The Voyageur Leadership Program, a unique new outdoor leadership skills development program for teens, is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center this summer. Participants, ages 13-16, will develop outdoor skills, expand their comfort zones and enhance their leadership abilities as they enjoy a wide variety of adventures during a series of weekly programs.
SIU students will present MFA thesis exhibitions this month
The SIU Carbondale School of Art and Design will present the culminating work of seven artists who will graduate in May earning the Master of Fine Arts degree through the presentation of their thesis exhibitions.
SIU doctoral student studies endangered pallid sturgeon DNA to save it
A doctoral student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently helped federal scientists manipulate the DNA of an endangered fish in order to improve conservation tactics to save it.
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Here’s your chance to “Rec Your Quarantine” courtesy of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Recreational Sports and Services.
‘Velocity’ touches down at SIU’s Transportation Education Center
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SIU’s Camp Little Giant resumes in 2021 on limited basis
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SISO to feature works by Glière, Martinu and Strauss
Chamber ensembles featuring the 20th century works of three celebrated composers will close out the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra season on Thursday, April 8, at Shryock Auditorium.
SIU will celebrate diversity during International Festival 2021
Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the diversity and inclusiveness that is intrinsic to the campus and represented throughout the region during International Festival 2021 next week.
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St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank CEO will discuss U.S. economy and monetary policy
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize nine faculty and staff members this spring for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching, and service with the 2021 Excellence Awards.