2022 Sunset Concerts kick off June 30
It’s back! The Sunset Concerts Series, a popular summer tradition since 1978, is returning in 2022 with six weeks of free musical entertainment for all ages and interests.
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Saluki Pride: Cynthia Heisner’s exceptional relationship with students contributes greatly to their success
Cynthia Heisner, an office administrator in the School of Law, approaches her many responsibilities with precision, which makes her a favorite in the office, said a colleague.
Veteran researcher to serve as SIU’s new vice chancellor for research and grad school dean
A leader at a Missouri university with more than 30 years of higher education experience and a background in research, graduate affairs and computer science will be the new vice chancellor for research and graduate school dean at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Higher ed veteran to lead SIU Global
Susan Wegmann, associate dean of digital learning and innovation at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, will be the new executive director of SIU Global Campus at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, effective July 1.
Political science professor to discuss global implications of Ukraine war
Tanisha Fazal, a political science professor at the University of Minnesota, will discuss the global implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a virtual conversation next week hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
International Fulbright, Japanese students, engage in service projects while at SIU
A group of 18 international students, including 15 Fulbright Scholars and three Japanese college students from Reitaku University in Kashiwa, Japan, are visiting Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for English as a Second Language to enhance their English skills while also giving their time and energy to help several local service organizations through the center’s Community Engagement Program.
Sign up now for SIU’s second annual Saluki Triathlon on June 18
The Saluki Triathlon is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale on June 18, and all are welcome to participate.
SIU’s Flying Salukis finish in top 5 in nation for 13th year
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis continued to be a consistent power in collegiate aviation with a fifth-place finish at the recent National Intercollegiate Flying Association championships.
SIU seeking tutors to help schoolchildren impacted by COVID pandemic
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may be felt in countless ways for many years to come, but Southern Illinois University Carbondale is launching an intensive, research-based tutoring program to support the children whose learning progress stalled because they were unable to attend classes as usual.
Saluki Pride: Justin Young, leader of the Playing for Pets fundraiser, highlights his passion for teaching
Communications studies instructor Justin Young created a video games class at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and received a $3,000 teaching innovation grant from the College of Liberal Arts, which he used to bring more resources and equipment for his new class. In the future, his goals include building a cross-disciplinary study of video games at SIU, similar to how people study film or literature.
SIU’s inaugural Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute aims for more inclusive legal profession
Fifteen high achieving juniors and seniors from colleges around the country will gain insight on legal careers and preparing for law school at the Southern Illinois University School of Law’s inaugural Diversity Prelaw Summer Institute, May 25-29 – part of SIU Carbondale’s commitment to diversifying the legal profession.
SIU Carbondale awards Provost’s Scholarships to local community college students
Eleven high achieving community college students from Illinois will be receiving Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2022 Provost’s Scholarships, which covers tuition and mandatory fees for two years.
Showcase performances highlight Southern Illinois Music Festival, June 6-26
The 18th annual and nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest) returns to promote the region’s cultural activity by again featuring a strong blend of professional singers and instrumentalists along with select SIU Carbondale faculty and students.