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SIU’s Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series opens Sept. 14 - The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series at Southern Illinois University Carbondale kicks off its third season on Monday, Sept. 14, featuring Wei Denton, a cellist with the Chicago Philharmonic and Northwest Indiana Symphony.
Volunteers needed to help with SIU Day on Sept. 23 - More than 750 high school students could soon get their first experience of Saluki Spirit. This month, faculty and staff will welcome students from across the region to campus to explore what SIU Carbondale has to offer, and to discover where college can take them.
SIU’s Family Weekend will bring football, shared memories and fun - Prepare for three days of Saluki pride as Family Weekend 2026 rolls into Southern Illinois University Carbondale Sept. 11-13, with football, tailgating, and a ton of fun events and activities for everyone.
Sen. Durbin joins Simon Institute for open house, water award presentation - More than 50 friends and supporters gathered at SIU Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Aug. 28 for an open house featuring an appearance by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, recipient of a Water Award recognizing his work efforts addressing global water and sanitation issues, which Durbin says is tribute to the legacy of former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon.
Saluki Takeover Tour 26-27 starts Tuesday in Atlanta - SIU staff will be in the Atlanta area this week to kick off the 2026-2027 Saluki Takeover Tour. These tours emphasize SIU’s recruiting commitment for both in-state and out-of-state students who will only pay in-state tuition. Staff will visit area high schools and colleges in the region Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 1-4, to meet with administrators and students.
SIU hosts Metalsmiths’ conference Sept. 4-5 - Get ready to hammer down and light the forge next weekend at the annual Southern Illinois Metalsmiths Society (SIMS) conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5.
Registration underway for SIU’s Trauma Training Conference - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s internationally recognized Trauma Training Conference is set for Oct. 2-3.
Four SIU Carbondale faculty named Provost Faculty Fellows - Four SIU Carbondale faculty — Chao Lu, Katherine Martin, Mathew Gluck and Sabrina Starnaman — have been appointed as Provost Faculty Fellows for 2026-2027.
1869 Grille officially opens in the Student Center - Nationally renowned Chef Aaron May along with university officials including Chancellor Austin Lane and SIU System President Daniel Mahony were on hand Aug. 25 to celebrate the culinary grand opening of the 1869 Grille in the Student Center.
SIU Simon Institute’s open house Friday to feature U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is holding an open house on Friday, Aug. 28, featuring an appearance by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois.
SIU Alumni Association to honor 2026 distinguished alumni Sept. 11 - The SIU Alumni Association will honor six Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumni at ceremonies next month for achievements that advanced scientific research, entrepreneurship, public health, documentary filmmaking and alumni engagement.
SIU’s Sharp Museum exhibition will highlight photographs by alumnus Ray Howk - The photographic work of an SIU Carbondale alumnus who turned activities on city streets into his own playground will be highlighted in an exhibition starting next month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum.
SIU to host inaugural Southern Illinois Behavioral Health Summit Sept. 24-25 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will bring together behavioral health professionals, educators, health care providers and other experts for the first Southern Illinois Behavioral Health Summit, Sept. 24-25.
SIU Carbondale accepting honorary degree/service award nominations - Nominations are open for Southern Illinois University Carbondale honorary degrees and distinguished service awards to be presented at May 2027 commencement ceremonies.
Learn about emergency preparedness at SIU - As the fall semester gets underway, now is a good time to learn about emergency preparedness on campus. Visit the emergency preparedness website, emergency.siu.edu.
Spin Doctors headline SIU’s biggest Homecoming celebration - One of Southern Illinois' most anticipated traditions is back.
Sharp Museum’s Fuller exhibition hosts speaker series Friday - SIU Carbondale’s Sharp Museum will host a discussion and closing reception for the Fuller Futures: Art and Artifacts” exhibition starting at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.
Fall 2026 information guide for faculty, staff and students - A guide to important student-related policies, information and resources is available online as a reference for all faculty, staff and students. You can access the “Guide to Important Information for SIU Carbondale Students, Faculty, and Staff” on the Office of the Dean of Students website. In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the university provides the 2024 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Annual Notification available online.
CIE hosts coffee gatherings each Friday - The Center for International Education invites the campus community to join them during the 2026-27 academic year for coffee and refreshments each Friday afternoon when classes are in session. The first event is Friday, Aug. 21.
SIU invites students and staff to Belonging Week 2026 celebrations - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Belonging Week 2026 recognizes the diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus and invites students, staff, and the community to celebrate.
Register now for SIU’s 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk on Sept. 12 - Registration is open for the 11th Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk through the picturesque forests and inviting trails of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center (TON) on Saturday, Sept. 12.
SIU’s 1869 Grille grand opening to feature Food Network programs’ Chef Aaron May - A new dining destination and experience is making its debut this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale — and nationally renowned Chef Aaron May will help open the culinary celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Shining the light: SIU undergoing major lighting renovation on campus - Work is underway at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to replace obsolete fluorescent lighting with new LED linear tubes and occupancy controls in 33 academic buildings — the first major campus indoor lighting renovation in 20 years.
Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility - Now is the time of year to be particularly aware and diligent about cybersecurity. As we begin a new semester, the Office of Information Technology wants to remind SIU Carbondale faculty, staff and students that they play an essential role in protecting the university’s digital environment.
A maroon takeover: SIU to showcase programs, offerings at Du Quoin State Fair - A robust wave of Saluki maroon and spirit will envelop the 2026 Du Quoin State Fair starting next week as Southern Illinois University Carbondale showcases its programs and services to the region and beyond.
SIU alumna, filmmaker Anne Chamberlain to discuss, share Beatles memorabilia Aug. 21 - Award-winning filmmaker and Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Anne Chamberlain will share her passion for the Beatles next week as part of the opening reception for an exhibition in Morris Library’s Hall of Presidents and Chancellors.
SIU’s 2026 stair climb commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11, War on Terror - On the 25th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in the nation’s history, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will pay tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.
SIU System Appoints Director of the Institute for Rural Health - The SIU System has named Dr. Abigail Eilerman as director of the Institute for Rural Health.
SIU Carbondale, IDOT partner on $40M grant to establish Roadside Ecology Center - Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department of Transportation are partnering on a 10-year, $40 million intergovernmental agreement that aims to mitigate and minimize the impact of transportation projects on wildlife and ecosystems in Southern Illinois. The pact is the university’s largest research partnership ever.
International Student Council set for upcoming academic year - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s International Student Council’s (ISC) leadership team for the 2026-2027 academic year is organized and ready to strengthen the university’s “global spirit.”
