Southern Illinois University | Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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Area educators to focus on STEM learning through SIU program - Southern Illinois University Carbondale has selected a group of STEM-focused junior high and high school teachers from throughout the area for participation in an ongoing National Science Foundation-funded training grant.
SIU battlebot ‘Absaluki’ brings home first place in Robobrawl competition - Student robotics engineers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale made an impressive showing at the “Robobrawl” and another robot design competition held March 9 at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Media Advisory- 4H Horse Bowl - Approximately 100 local students, ages 8 through high school, are gearing up for the annual Southern Region 4H Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Agricultural Building March 30.
SIU Carbondale will host student summit aimed at helping revive, rebuild Illinois - University students from around the state will come to Southern Illinois University Carbondale later this month with the goal of developing strategies to revive and rebuild Illinois.
Big book sale coming to SIU’s Morris Library April 12-13 - Everyone is welcome at the big book sale planned at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library on April 12 and 13.
SIU’s 67th annual All Ag Banquet recognizes students, alumni and faculty - In keeping with their long-time tradition, the College of Agricultural Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently recognized alumni, students and faculty members for their service to the college and the community.
SIU earns Tree Campus USA designation for fourth consecutive year - Southern Illinois University Carbondale has earned the Tree Campus USA designation for a fourth consecutive year.
‘Triumph and Tragedy in History’ is focus of upcoming SIU regional history fair - More than 200 local middle school and high school students are gearing up to address “Triumph and Tragedy in History” at the 2019 Southern Illinois Regional History Fair at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Southern Illinois Law and Leadership Conference set for March 27 - The Southern Illinois Law and Leadership Conference, set for March 27 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, offers the region’s education professionals and others the chance to strengthen leadership networks and school partnerships.
Explore SIU’s 150 years of growth, accomplishments and challenges through new book - Since it began in 1869 as a small teachers college, Southern Illinois University Carbondale has evolved into an internationally known research university, with countless notable alumni, innovations and accomplishments.
Outside the Box to bring internationally known musicians and composers to campus - For the 13th year, the Outside The Box new music festival will live up to its name with an assortment of concerts, seminars and virtual reality experiences.
Former U.S. Ambassador to discuss the need for more civility - Former U.S. Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas, whose highly respected career as a diplomat spanned more than four decades, will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute this month and make the case for more civility in public life.
SIU Carbondale Day of Giving totals exceed $889,000 - The totals are nearly in, and Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s March 6 Day of Giving raised more than $889,000 for scholarships, programs and other SIU priorities. Gifts are still being counted.
Photojournalist to present his work on Shawnee National Forest logging protests - Award-winning photojournalist and environmental activist Orin Langelle will share his images from Shawnee National Forest protests of more than two decades ago as part of a presentation this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Bioethicist lecture examines use of artificial intelligence in patient diagnosis, treatment - The importance of ensuring public trust in using artificial intelligence for patient diagnosis and treatment is the focus of the 2019 John and Marsha Ryan Bioethicist in Residence lecture this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Explore the Vietnam War at SIU through the eyes of those who lived it - “Just Like Me: Vietnam War Stories from All Sides,” an emotional journey spanning decades and going around the world, is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale later this month.
Media Advisory – High School Drafting and Design Competition - More than 80 students from seven 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.
Remote sensing expert to give keynote lecture at SIU’s third ‘Big Data’ seminar - When data sets get too large or too complex for standard desktop computers, researchers often turn to alternative tools to handle their “big data.”
2019 Math Field Day sets new prizes, events - New activities will greet young mathematicians from two states who will once again travel to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for day of competitions, comradery and achievement.
Media Advisory – SIU Day of Giving and 150th Anniversary - The SIU community will come together on Wednesday, March 6, for the third annual SIU Day of Giving. This year's event also coincides with the launch of a year-long celebration of the university's 150th anniversary.
Media Availability – Takanori Shibata, Artificial intelligence and PARO robotics pioneer - Takanori Shibata, a Japanese artificial intelligence and robotics pioneer who won the 2018 Ryman Prize for groundbreaking research into new technology to help elderly adults, will meet with Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Allied Health faculty on Tuesday on the possibility of collaborative research projects.
Health care organization honors two SIU Health Care Management program students - Two students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Health Care Management Program are being honored by the Mid-America Healthcare Executives Forum for the academic excellence, volunteerism, leadership and involvement in health care activities.
Faculty and staff regalia orders due by March 22 - University Events and Protocol is announcing a faculty and staff regalia sale through Herff Jones, a national provider of custom regalia.
‘Celebrate’ Day of Giving on Wednesday - Join the SIU Carbondale community, alumni, parents, students and friends in supporting the university during Day of Giving festivities that start at 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Sign up now for SIU symposium focusing on school health - Anyone involved in school health, student services, public health or related fields will find an upcoming event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale of interest.
Do your part to support campus safety - With spring break just around the corner and a large number of students and staff planning to be off-campus for the week, it’s a good time to remind everyone to secure their living and working spaces before leaving campus.
SIU Information Technology Day 2019 features sessions, demonstrations - More than 35 presentations, demonstrations and tours are scheduled March 14 when Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Information Technology hosts IT Day 2019.
Get all your brain questions answered at SIU’s 2019 Brain Awareness Month - With brain disorders and traumatic brain injuries increasing at record rates across the nation, a group of graduate students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are working to bring awareness to the topic with a full schedule of March events.
“Lifting as We Climb” Women’s Leadership Conference coming to SIU next month - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is sponsoring a two-day women’s leadership retreat and community partners are invited to participate.
Media Advisory – ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ - Reporters, photographers and camera crews are welcome to cover the annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Friday.
