Kaitlynne Franklin, a senior in political science from Rockford, Illinois, is Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Lincoln Academy of Illinois student laureate. (Photo by Russell Bailey)
Kaitlynne Franklin has a dual goal for herself — excel academically and maintain a lifelong commitment to community service. The Southern Illinois University Carbondale political science major is the university’s 2026 Lincoln Academy of Illinois student laureate.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host an open house on Friday, Nov. 6, featuring a special appearance by alumnus and Illinois state Rep. William “Will” Davis. The event will bring together institute staff, friends and supporters for an opportunity to connect and discuss issues shaping Illinois public policy.
The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series at Southern Illinois University Carbondale features six students in the School of Music on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites high school students, prospective transfer students and their families to the next Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.
A Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher will be a guest speaker at a free, public event in Marion.
Jack-o’-lanterns past their prime can go out with a bang at the Great Pumpkin Smash. This free, family-friendly event is from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Southern Illinois University Farms Service Center, 2704 Union Hill Road, Carbondale.
Broadway standards, Brazilian choro and a superhero soundtrack share the stage when the SIU School of Music’s Jazz Ensemble presents a free concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall.
Southern Illinois University’s sculpture program and the student organization Critical Forum are selling 30 scratch blocks that supporters can use to create their own cast-iron artwork. Sales will continue through the program’s Nov. 7 iron pour at the Art Foundry, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music invites the community to dress up, grab some candy and settle in for live spooky music at its free, annual Halloween Pops concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in Shryock Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Like farmers across the state, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is in the midst of harvesting its fall crops, including soybeans and corn. The annual ritual is not only necessary to maintain the farmland but is also helping teach generations of college students valuable lessons for their future careers.
A panel discussion next month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will examine the nation’s increasing number of news deserts — areas where there is limited or no local journalism — and the role of journalism schools in filling the void.
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Water Ski Club competed at nationals for the second time in the club’s history, with the team finishing 11th overall.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Marching Salukis are changing what their band looks like. This fall, a singer joined them on the field for the first time in the band’s known history, and three drum majors are leading out front for the second year in a row.
