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Watch your inbox for the job analysis questionnaire - As part of Compensation 2030, a project to create an updated, more equitable and more competitive compensation system at SIU Carbondale, civil service and administrative/professional employees will receive an email on Monday, July 29, from noreply@qemailserver.com with a request to complete the job analysis questionnaire (JAQ).
Volunteers needed to help Salukis move in this fall - Volunteers from the campus and community can help roll out the welcome mat for new and returning Salukis by assisting their move into their new homes before the fall 2024 semester begins at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU Carbondale’s summer 2024 enrollment rises - Following a strong fall and spring, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is enjoying increasing enrollment this summer, up about 3.4% from last year.
DPS volunteers distribute water to people in need - Members of SIU’s Department of Public Safety gave water and granola bars to more than 100 individuals in apparent need, along with social service agencies, on Monday, July 22.
SIU researchers study how giant cane bamboo remnants affect ecosystems - Two researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale are studying the role remnants of a once common bamboo species plays in improving soil and water, supporting wildlife and the effects of nearby forests.
SIU student research to be showcased at symposium - Students from two related Southern Illinois University Carbondale programs that teach students how to conduct research will present their findings during a research poster symposium this week.
SIU Simmons Law School hosts legal symposium in Belleville - In its continuing effort to provide quality outreach programs, the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is hosting a free continuing legal education (CLE) symposium in Belleville next month for licensed attorneys in Illinois and Missouri.
Showcase SIU at the Du Quoin State Fair on Aug. 31 - Academic units, departments, student organizations and individuals will have an opportunity to showcase the great programs and services that SIU Carbondale provides to our region and beyond as a part of SIU Day at the Du Quoin State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 31.
2024-2025 Saluki Takeover Tour dates set - Alumni and friends of SIU Carbondale can set their calendars for another exciting round of Saluki Takeover Tours for 2024-2025.
Still time to participate in SIU 2024 summer camps - It’s not too late for children to find fun, adventure and great learning experiences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2024 summer camps, including those focused on sports and art.
New forms for time-keeping - Effective July 1, all monthly paid exempt and nonexempt administrative/professional (AP) and semi-monthly paid civil service employees should use revised time recording sheets. These changes were implemented to simplify the time recording process due to the recent Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) changes, which include raising the salary for overtime eligibility to $43,888 annually.
Angela Upchurch appointed acting law school dean - Angela K. Upchurch, associate dean for academic affairs and curriculum development at Southern Illinois University’s Simmons Law School, has been appointed acting dean of the law school.
SIU’s Belleville Research Center hosts Ag Field Day July 11 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale this week will host an agriculture event in Belleville aimed at farmers while opening the world of farming to the public.
Illinois FFA to bestow award on SIU Carbondale chancellor - Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane will receive an award from a major agriculture organization when it meets at SIU on Tuesday, July 9.
Back where it belongs: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ returns to SIU’s McLeod Theater stage - The matchmaking and romantic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi come to the Southern Illinois University Carbondale McLeod Theater stage next week as “Hello, Dolly!” closes out the 2024 McLeod Summer Playhouse season.
SIU’s anatomical drawing workshop is July 18-21 - A workshop this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is once again giving participants an opportunity to create anatomically accurate and artistic drawings from direct observations of cadavers and learn from human anatomy and medical experts.
SIU engineering students make it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy nature - A team of engineering students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently came together to assist people with mobility difficulties who struggle with getting out into nature, where hiking trails and off-road paths can present challenges.
All are welcome at SIU event featuring beautiful astrophotography July 15 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Kevin Morefield, who has garnered national acclaim for capturing amazing astrophotography images, will share his work during a public presentation at his alma mater on July 15.
SIU’s Bryson Future Scholars Program launches students toward success - When classes start this fall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, dozens of incoming students will have already earned 8 credit hours and gotten a head start on their college careers, thanks to their participation in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program this summer.
Open forums set for associate provost for student success - Two candidates for associate provost for student success at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will meet with faculty, staff and students during a series of open forums on campus, beginning Tuesday, July 9.
SIU hosts global philanthropy president to discuss peace, education, democracy programs - Dame Louise Richardson, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation on July 17.
As solar storms erupt, SIU researchers continue to study the sun - Scientists are predicting the possibility of solar storms of varying intensity during the next two weeks as faculty and student researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale continue studying the sun with two NASA-funded research projects.
SIU Carbondale again earns national honors for assisting transfer students - Southern Illinois University Carbondale once again is receiving honors for its commitment as one of the nation’s top transfer-friendly institutions by an academic honors society for associate-degree granting colleges and universities.
Salukis connect with students in Texas - Chancellor Austin A. Lane and other SIU Carbondale officials recently visited Texas to meet with some partner institutions, connect with admitted students from Texas and welcome students who have registered for classes to the Saluki family.
Media advisory: New commander to lead SIU Air Force ROTC - A Southern Illinois native will take over command of the Air Force ROTC unit at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during a ceremony June 28.
Free tickets for July 16 Thrillbillies game - SIU Carbondale is sponsoring Salukis in Thrillville Night on Tuesday, July 16, at Mtn Dew Park in Marion as the Thrillville Thrillbillies take on the Cape Catfish at 6 p.m., and SIU employees can go to the game for free.
ADEI presentation videos sought - An initiative by the SIU System Office of Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is giving faculty and staff an opportunity to share their insights and strategies for dismantling systemic racism in American educational systems.
SIU researchers find prison guards suffer PTSD and other issues but get little help - Chronic high stress, long and difficult shifts and elevated anxiety – these constant components of correctional officers’ jobs result in higher rates of PTSD than military veterans’, suicide rates twice as high as all other professions combined and increased risk of substance use among a population that dies young, researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale have discovered.
Media advisory: SIU summer camps and conferences June 30 through late July - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting a diverse assortment of academic, athletic, art, music and outdoor camps and conferences for people of all ages and interests this summer, providing numerous opportunities for reporters, photographers and news crews to secure appealing activity stories, photographs and video in the coming weeks.
SIU’s Center for English as a Second Language celebrates 60 years - For 60 years, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) — the third oldest intensive English program on a university campus — has helped an estimated 30,000 international students from about 100 countries acclimate to the region and prepare to earn their degrees.
