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Volunteers sought for World Languages and Cultures Day - Volunteer opportunities are available for faculty, staff and students who would like to help show off SIU Carbondale during World Languages and Cultures Day on Feb. 3. The program is from 8:30 a.m. to noon in various locations in the Student Center.
SIU engineering students create robot for crop inspection - The days of a farmer wandering a field and inspecting the crops may be coming to an end, as two engineering students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale have designed a robot to monitor soybean plants as they are growing.
Rockefeller Brothers Fund president to discuss geopolitics at SIU’s Paul Simon Institute event - Stephen Heintz, president and CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation on Thursday, Jan. 30, to discuss the rapidly changing global landscape and the role of philanthropy in fostering a more just and sustainable world.
A/P performance evaluations due March 31 - University policy requires that all administrative/professional staff have their work evaluated on an annual basis between Jan. 1 and March 31.
SIU Versa’tile faculty-student chamber ensemble to perform Jan. 29 - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music will present the faculty-student Versa’tile Chamber Music Ensemble on Wednesday, Jan. 29, in Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda.
SIU conference for math teachers set for Feb. 13 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a conference for mathematics teachers in mid-February.
SIU’s business administration program among U.S. News’ ‘Best Online Programs’ - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s online business and administration program has earned national recognition for excellence, claiming a spot for the first time on the U.S. News and World Report 2025 Best Online Programs rankings released today (Jan. 21). SIU’s online business and administration program is within the top 25%, tied for No. 54.
U.S. Rep. Krishnamoorthi to discuss public service at SIU Simmons Law School Lesar Lecture - U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois will discuss his time in Congress and a few of his signature legislative achievements when he presents the Hiram H. Lesar Distinguished Lecture on Monday, Jan. 27, at Southern Illinois University’s Simmons Law School.
SIU Chamber Music Society concert is Jan. 25 - A string quartet, comprising faculty from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music and featuring pianist Doreen Lee, will perform Saturday, Jan. 25.
SIU Carbondale welcomes nominations for Sturgis Public Service Award - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking nominations for the Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award, which honors an employee for their community work away from campus.
Secure your business against online threats, attend SIU’s cybersecurity workshop - Almost daily, stories of cyber-attacks flood the news, but the Illinois APEX Accelerator and the Office of Innovation and Economic Development at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are offering a special workshop to help area business owners protect themselves from cyber threats.
Courses to assist in online teaching practices, strategies - Extended Campus has scheduled four upcoming 60-minute interactive sessions to assist SIU Carbondale online faculty and instructors, starting on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Conversation of Understanding on reparations commission is Jan. 23 - A virtual Conversation of Understanding on Thursday, Jan. 23, will focus on the work of the state’s African-Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC).
SIU to honor MLK’s legacy with week of service, special events - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a special Week of Service Jan. 20-24.
SIU student organization hits record $4.2M investing for the SIU Foundation - Not just any college student can brag about making millions, but Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Saluki Student Investment Fund members have proven their expertise as their portfolio hit a record high above the $4 million mark recently.
SI Music Festival preview is Saturday - Catch a glimpse of the excitement planned for this spring for the nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest) with a preview concert on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Artspace 304 in Carbondale.
SIU Carbondale journalism students to travel to D.C. to cover Inauguration Day - Six Southern Illinois University Carbondale journalism students will receive hands-on experience covering President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20.
SIU’s inaugural Southern Illinois Outdoor Summit welcomes participants, presenters - Southern Illinois is a haven for outdoor activities, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center will host the inaugural Southern Illinois Outdoor Summit, a March 28 event to foster growth in the region’s outdoor industry.
Lane honored as Centennial Scholar by UA Graduate School - Chancellor Austin A. Lane was named a Graduate Centennial Scholar by the University of Alabama Graduate School as part of its 100th anniversary celebration.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts art history professor to discuss Alexander the Great - Rachel Kousser, a professor at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Wednesday, Jan. 15, for a virtual discussion on classical studies and the legacy of Alexander the Great.
Media Advisory – SIU Carbondale fall 2024 semester graduation, deans’ lists - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s fall 2024 degree candidates and deans’ lists are available on the SIU news website. Commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 14, 2024, at SIU’s Banterra Center.
SIU political experts: History will treat Jimmy Carter ‘kindly’ - Although he spent just four years in the White House and his humanitarian works after leaving office are widely applauded, Southern Illinois University Carbondale political experts say former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy includes significant and impressive successes while in office.
All are welcome to explore SIU’s Student Recreation Center for free on Jan. 12 Community Day - This is your chance to explore for free the myriad equipment, facilities and services the Student Recreation Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has to offer. Everyone is welcome at Community Day 2025, set for 1-5 p.m. Jan. 12.
SIU chooses dean for College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences - A leader in agricultural education in Ohio will be the next dean of the College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Winners of SIU’s 2024 business plan competition claim big prizes - Three winners claimed cash and service prizes during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase from a remarkable field of 92 businesses entered in the 2024 Southern Illinois Business Plan Competition Powered by Regions Bank.
Title IX training will be offered in person Dec. 16; deadline extended - The Office of Equity and Compliance is offering a moderator-led viewing of the Preventing Harassment and Discrimination: Supervisors + Clery Act and Title IX module training from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in Grinnell Hall, Event Space A.
SIU Air Force ROTC, aviation students host squadron from Florida - SIU Air Force ROTC members and students from SIU aviation studies hosted a special operations squadron from Florida on Dec. 5.
Help SIU save energy, improve sustainability - As students, faculty and staff prepare to leave campus for the holiday break, now is a good time to take simple steps to save energy, which will help the university improve sustainability, one of the five pillars of the Imagine 2030 strategic plan.
Children’s choir to present holiday concert Sunday - The Southern Illinois Children’s Choir will present its holiday concert, “Joyful, Joyful,” beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Grace United Methodist Church, 220 N. Tower Road, Carbondale. The performance is free and open to the public.
Campus building hours, mail service schedule over break - Much of the university will be closed during winter break, Dec. 23-Jan. 1, and campus mail will run on an altered schedule.
