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News Archive - Past 30 Articles
August 9, 2022
SIU’s 2nd Saluki BioBlitz enlists citizen-scientists to survey wildlife on campus
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the surrounding community are about to find out more about their wildlife “neighbors” as a researcher prepares a second public survey of the flora and fauna populating campus.
August 9, 2022
Former Australian foreign minister to present at SIU’s Paul Simon Institute
- Gareth Evans, former foreign minister of Australia and president emeritus of the International Crisis Group, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation next week.
August 8, 2022
Register now for SIU’s Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run
- Registration is now underway for the Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run, a unique race that takes place among the beautiful, forested lakeside trails at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Everyone is welcome.
August 5, 2022
SIU star viewing party set for Aug. 6
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale and its partners will host a star viewing party from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 6, at the SIU Farms Astronomy Observation Area west of Carbondale.
August 4, 2022
Saluki Pride: Jackie Welch works hard to assure conference services and continuing ed succeed
- While much of the work Jackie Welch does as conference coordinator for Conference and Scheduling Services is behind the scenes, the scope of her efforts reaches well beyond the campus, and she handles her duties so effectively that events large and small run smoothly, according to her co-workers and clients.
August 4, 2022
New digital signatures initiative will save time, paper
- A new digital signatures initiative being rolled out throughout campus will make the work lives of faculty and staff easier, expedite required approvals and reduce the amount of paper used by the university.
August 2, 2022
Media Advisory – SIU’s first accelerated nursing class graduates to be pinned
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s very first group of accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing students is poised to graduate, and reporters, photographers and news crews are invited to cover the pinning ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.
August 1, 2022
SIU to host community employment fair Aug. 17 for 125+ jobs
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting a public employment fair on Aug. 17, inviting community members to apply for a variety of full-time, entry-level positions where they can obtain university benefits and perks.
July 29, 2022
SIU “food nerd” and expert offers tips for safe summer outdoor eating
- Niki Davis, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Program manager and professor of practice, offers a few suggestions to ensure a safe experience for everyone and avoid ending the day with food poisoning.
July 28, 2022
Saluki Pride: Ivan Vargas is a talented and caring adviser for students
- Ivanovich “Ivan” Vargas gives his all as an academic adviser for the College of Business and Analytics, colleagues say, uplifting and engaging them and empowering them to succeed.
July 28, 2022
Tena Bennett is now SIU’s assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary enterprise
- Tena Bennett, the longtime director of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Center, has been named the new assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary enterprise. The SIU Board of Trustees approved the appointment July 21.
July 28, 2022
Renada Greer is SIU’s new Student Multicultural Resource Center director
- Renada Greer, a triple alumna and longtime student supporter and proponent of campus diversity and equity at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, has been chosen as the new executive director of the Student Multicultural Resource Center.
July 28, 2022
Reminders on completed timesheets, secondary employment
- The Department of Human Resources is reminding all university employees to properly complete the required monthly time-keeping reports and to follow the conflict of interest/commitment policy.
July 27, 2022
SIU undergraduate student researchers to show off their projects
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students preparing for careers in research will present their work at the 19th annual McNair Summer Research Symposium on Friday.
July 27, 2022
River Forest village president to discuss challenges, opportunities with SIU’s Paul Simon Institute
- River Forest Village President Cathy Adduci is the next guest in the virtual Meet the Mayor series hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
July 27, 2022
Media Advisory: SIU profs can discuss Fed’s interest rate hike, rising inflation
- Responding to rapid inflation, Federal Reserve officials today announced plans to raise interest rates 0.75% for the second consecutive month. Two professors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Business and Analytics, are available for interviews regarding that action, inflation, and the impact on people and families.
July 26, 2022
Traditional Labor Day kickoff to fall political campaigns now ‘obsolete,’ says SIU prof
- The tradition of Labor Day as the kickoff for the November general election is now “obsolete,” according to John Jackson, a visiting professor with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
July 26, 2022
Save the date – SIU’s Hemp and Cannabis Symposium is moving to fall
- Save the date: the next Southern Illinois Hemp and Cannabis Symposium is Sept. 17, as it transitions to the new annual fall schedule. The popular event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has traditionally been held in the spring.
July 22, 2022
SIU names Tim Leonard as its 16th director of intercollegiate athletics
- Tim Leonard will become the 16th full-time director of intercollegiate athletics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
July 21, 2022
Saluki Pride: Elaine Conrad is an SIU ‘mom’ to international students, fosters connections between international and regional communities
- Elaine Conrad, is a second “mom” to hundreds of students from all over the world, helping them in myriad ways as they adapt to their home away from home at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. And she does it quite well, her colleagues say.
July 21, 2022
SIU revises distribution of funds recovered for research-related costs
- Chancellor Austin A. Lane will accept the recommendations of a task force charged with creating a new system for recovering so-called indirect costs associated with externally funded research and service grants and for distributing the funds.
July 21, 2022
New system to facilitate proposal submissions
- Research faculty throughout the SIU System soon will have an easier time submitting proposals thanks to a new consolidated system.
July 20, 2022
‘Grease: School Version’ is the word at SIU’s McLeod Theater, July 28-31
- The “word” is definitely “Grease” when talented high school students and recent graduates from throughout the region gather in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s McLeod Theater later this month to tell the tale of a 1950s coming-of-age love story through the early sounds of rock ’n’ roll, hotrods and malt shops.
July 19, 2022
Youths with diabetes may register now for SIU’s Camp BETA
- Camp BETA, the free overnight camp for youths ages 10-16 who have Type 1 diabetes, is returning to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center this fall. The popular camp, set for Sept.10-11, had been on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 19, 2022
SIU researchers, students looking at factors related to gun violence in Carbondale
- A nationwide spate of mass shootings, coupled with occasional gunfire locally, is prompting Southern Illinois University Carbondale and its hometown to cooperate on research looking for solutions.
July 18, 2022
Media Advisory: SIU summer camps from now through end of summer
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues to host an assortment of camps for children and youths of all ages this summer, offering diverse opportunities for reporters, photographers and news crews to capture engaging activity stories, photographs and video.
July 15, 2022
SIU’s Saluki Summer Bridge program paves the way, helping new students transition to college
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Saluki Summer Bridge gives first-year students a head start toward college success as they participate in enrichment courses, leadership activities, check out the learning platforms utilized on campus, and get acquainted with all SIU has to offer.
July 14, 2022
Saluki Pride: Event planner Gena Albert keeps university celebrations on track
- While likely most known for the office’s efforts in coordinating commencement ceremonies, Gena Albert’s work covers coordinating a host of other activities to honor students and recognize employees and collaborating on campus-community events such as the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
July 14, 2022
University completes first phase in equitable compensation review, renews commitment to continuing appointments
- During Chancellor Austin A. Lane’s Listening and Learning Tour, many SIU Carbondale employees expressed concerns about compensation inequities. As a result, the chancellor charged a working group to conduct a robust study of non-represented civil service classifications and certain administrative professional positions.
July 14, 2022
Event submissions sought for Saluki Startup, Weeks of Welcome
- New Student Programs is seeking event submissions for Saluki Startup (Aug. 18-21) and Weeks of Welcome (Aug. 22-Sept. 24). The goal is to promote as many events as possible so students see all of the opportunities available to them.
July 14, 2022
Effective immediately: Update to COVID testing
- In accordance with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s July 13 executive order, SIU Carbondale will no longer require weekly testing for most faculty, staff or students who have not been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. However, in accordance with this order, students and employees in specific locations, such as the Student Health Center, who are not fully vaccinated must continue to test.
