Southern Illinois University Carbondale has earned national recognition as a 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education program, the sixth consecutive year the Arbor Day Foundation has honored the university for its commitment to effective forest management.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is commemorating Women’s History Month in March with an eclectic selection of special events, including acclaimed guest speakers. The theme is “Refusing to be Silenced.”
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s First Saluki Center has once again earned national recognition, receiving the 2021 Silver Excellence Award in the First-generation Student Success category from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators/Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.
A group of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students have accomplished an amazing feat over a 15-year period. The Saluki Student Investment Fund (SSIF) has outperformed the majority of professionally managed investment funds as its student members manage real money for a real client. Even in a recession driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, the SSIF’s record remains intact.
Free income tax preparation services will soon be available for many people, thanks to a group of specially trained Southern Illinois University Carbondale students.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has earned recognition as a Bicycle Friendly University from the League of American Bicyclists for the second time – with a silver designation in 2021. When the university first earned the five-year honor in 2016, it won the bronze designation.
Researchers wanting to know about former SIU professor R. Buckminster Fuller will soon have an opportunity to gain added insight into the thoughts of the noted futurist, architect and designer.
Alexis Coe, a presidential historian for CNN, will discuss her writing and two books during a virtual discussion on Friday, Feb. 19, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Dental Hygiene Program will once again be hosting its popular annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” on March 12 for children. However, this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a limited number of appointments will be available, so call early to reserve a spot.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center is hosting a specialized high ropes/elements training course this spring, giving people the chance to earn their Association of Challenge Course Technology certifications.
In preparing for its 43rd edition in March, the venerable Big Muddy Film Festival at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will provide a few new twists.
Southern Illinois University is recognizing Black History Month with an eclectic blend of special events with a purpose in February.
