Southern Illinois University | Monday, March 30, 2020
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Tips for online course success include communication, effort - The COVID-19 pandemic has altered educational delivery systems at many universities, including Southern Illinois University Carbondale – as well as elementary, middle and secondary schools.
SIU using innovative ways to recruit new Salukis - Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor John M. Dunn likes to say, “It’s personal; we’re here to serve our students.” The message holds true for future students, as well.
Saluki Cares Student Emergency Fund donations welcomed - Many SIU students are facing unexpected financial challenges that could affect their ability to continue their education. In partnership with the university, the SIU Foundation is welcoming donations to the Saluki Cares Student Emergency Fund.
‘Social distancing’ can still mean a mental health and fitness regimen - A popular April 25 walk on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus is among several health and wellness awareness initiatives taking on new forms because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Office of Information Technology can provide help - The Office of Information Technology has been working diligently to respond to campus needs and requests during this very fluid time. OIT has been combining and streamlining services to ensure that users receive the best support possible.
Time at home offers opportunities to catch up on the classics - With stay-at-home orders in place in Illinois until April 8 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty have a few insights for people who might want to catch up with the classics in film and literature during their free time.
Business offices operating remotely - Human resources, accounting and accounts payable, procurement and other business offices are operating remotely during the governor’s “stay at home” order. Exceptions are Campus Mail and Central Receiving and Custodial Services, which are operating on a limited basis.
Beware of Coronavirus/COVID-19 scams - The Office of Information Technology wants to remind faculty, staff and students of the need to remain diligent about email and phone scams -- particularly those exploiting fears surrounding the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
University again receives honors for sustainability efforts - For a third consecutive time, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is gaining national recognition for one of its numerous sustainability efforts.
SIU earns national recognition for its commitment to first-generation students - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is just one of two higher education institutions in Illinois to earn national recognition from the Center for First-generation Student Success.
Media Advisory – SIU Carbondale coronavirus update - SIU Carbondale officials will hold an informal news briefing related to the extension of spring break and move toward offering classes online and through other alternative formats in ongoing efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus in Illinois and beyond. The briefing will take place at 2 p.m. today in the Balcony Conference Room in Anthony Hall.
SIU’s Touch of Nature hosting environmental education conference - CANCELED - Registration is open for the Environmental Education Association’s annual conference next month, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center.
Media Advisory – SIU Carbondale coronavirus update - Due to ongoing efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus in Illinois and beyond, SIU Carbondale is extending spring break for students through March 22. Effective Monday, March 23, classes will be offered in online or other alternative formats until further notice.
SIU’s Morris Library hosts annual ‘big book’ sale April 17-18 - CANCELED - A massive public book sale is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library on April 17-18 and everyone is welcome.
SURS general retirement session is April 22 - University employees may participate in the upcoming State Universities Retirement System (SURS) general retirement session on April 22. This presentation is for all SURS Tier I and Tier 2 participants.
New Arts Jazztet will perform Sunday - New Arts Jazztet, a Southern Illinois jazz group comprised of SIU faculty, will perform at Jazz Vespers, an evening prayer service for peace, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Chautauqua St., Carbondale, at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Faculty/Staff Appreciation basketball game tonight - Saluki Athletics invites all SIU faculty and staff members and their families to be part of the faculty/staff appreciation women’s basketball game tonight at Banterra Center.
SIU Day of Giving totals top $1.6 million - The preliminary total raised through Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s fourth Day of Giving on March 4 reached more than $1.6 million. The total reflects more than 2,441 individual gifts from 43 states and 10 countries.
Annual ‘Celebrate Women’ event is today - The 24th annual “Celebrate Women: Honoring Inclusive Excellence” reception and awards ceremony is from 4:30 to 7 p.m., today, Thursday, March 5, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium and first-floor rotunda. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is the guest speaker for this year’s event, “Votes for Women: A Centennial.”
Math Field Day 2020 will test young mathematicians’ skills - Young mathematicians from two states will once again travel to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for day of competitions, comradery and achievement.
Opening of new Strong Survivors Cancer Rehabilitation lab is Wednesday - For 15 years cancer survivors by the hundreds, along with their caregivers, have gotten a new lease on life with the help of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Strong Survivors program.
Media Advisory – High School Drafting and Design Competition - More than 75 students from six area high schools who have an interest in architecture will be at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday for the Illinois Design Educators Association regional competition.
University Communications and Marketing earns several awards - University Communications and Marketing earned several awards at the 35th Educational Advertising Awards.
Media Advisory – SIU Day of Giving - The SIU community will come together on Wednesday, March 4, for the fourth annual SIU Day of Giving.
Saluki events set for this week in St. Louis - Faculty, staff and students are invited to catch up with the Saluki men’s basketball team this week during the Missouri Valley Conference’s “Arch Madness,” Thursday through Sunday, March 5-8, in St. Louis.
Portions of South Oakland Avenue to be closed beginning Monday - Faculty, staff and students are reminded that portions of South Oakland Avenue will be closed beginning today (March 2) through mid-August for a total replacement of storm sewers, pavement, curbs and sidewalks from Walnut Street to Freeman Street. The work will require that portions of the road be closed to through traffic.
Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit starts Tuesday - Central Management Services (CMS) audits all dependents who are on state insurance plans every five years through a Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit, or DEVA. The audit for 2020 for active university employees will begin Tuesday through April 25.
Day of Giving on Wednesday will celebrate successes, look to future - Join the SIU Carbondale community, alumni, parents, students and friends in supporting the university and its future during the 2020 Day of Giving on March 4, when university alumni and friends can support a range of programs and initiatives that will move the university forward.
‘BigDawg’ lab sessions in March, April move to Fridays - The university’s “BigDawg” high performance computing cluster workshops continue this month and are moving to Friday afternoons beginning March 6.
Symposium to look at legal impact of Illinois’ recreational marijuana law - CANCELED - A symposium next month at the SIU School of Law will feature legal experts from around the country to look at the implications of the state’s recently enacted recreational marijuana laws.
