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September 16, 2024

Media Advisory: 900+ students to attend SIU Day on Sept. 18 to see academics in action

by Pete Rosenbery

CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 900 students from 24 area high schools will meet faculty and staff to get a closer look at resources and academic programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Reporters, photographers, videographers and news crews are invited to cover SIU Day, which starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Student Center.

After the welcome, students will take part in academic breakout sessions, which include hands-on activities, in various locales on campus from 10:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. to see academic programs in action.

High school students may visit labs, tour campus, experience technology and view creations by SIU students. Students can choose from myriad sessions and topics.

  • 9-9:30 a.m. — Check-in, John W. Corker Lounge SIU Carbondale Student Center.
  • 9:45-10:15 a.m. — Welcome and introduction of colleges, Student Center Ballroom D.
  • 10:30-11:20 a.m. — Session 1, various locations on campus.
  • 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. — SIU automotive/aviation programs, Glenn Poshard Transportation Education Center (will include lunch).
  • 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Lunch, International Lounge and Student Center Ballrooms.
  • 12:30 -1:20 p.m. — Session 2, various locations on campus.
  • 1:30 p.m. — Departure.

For SIU Day, students are coming from:

  • Agape Christian High School.
  • Anna-Jonesboro Community High School.
  • Carbondale Community High School.
  • Carterville High School.
  • Cobden High School.
  • Coulterville High School.
  • Du Quoin High School.
  • Egyptian Community High School.
  • Elverado High School.
  • Galatia High School.
  • Gallatin County High School.
  • Harrisburg High School.
  • Herrin High School.
  • Johnston City High School.
  • Marion High School.
  • Meridian High School.
  • Pinckneyville Community High School.
  • Shawnee High School.
  • Sparta High School.
  • Thompsonville High School.
  • Trinity Christian School.
  • Vienna High School.
  • Waltonville High School.
  • Woodlawn High School.

If you are interested in covering the event, contact Sarah Jiter, director, undergraduate admissions, at 618-453-3337.