Southern Illinois University | Monday, October 26, 2020
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Historian, author Margaret MacMillan to discuss how prior lessons can aid COVID recovery - Historian and noted Canadian author Margaret MacMillan will discuss how lessons from history can help the world recover from the COVID-19 pandemic during a virtual discussion hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute next week.
W-4 reminder for university employees - University employees hired in 2020 and anyone making tax withholding changes this year are now required to use a 2020 Form W-4 Employee’s Withholding Certificate, which is different from previous versions. The new form reflects federal tax law changes that took place in 2018, and it is available on the Payroll website.
University honors course proposal deadline is Nov. 16 - The University Honors Program is accepting course proposals from faculty for fall 2021 and spring 2022 UHON seminars. The theme for the year is “The State of Climate Emergency: The Earth and Us.”
State-required training related to harassment, discrimination is due by Nov. 25 - All faculty and staff should have received an important email yesterday on Harassment and Discrimination Training, previously known as sexual harassment training.
OneDrive is SIU’s secure file storage service - As a part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Office of Information Technology wants to remind the campus community about secure file storage.
Media Advisory – SIU Carbondale has experts available to discuss Supreme Court confirmation - With the anticipated votes in the U.S. Senate over the next few days on the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, several constitutional law and political experts from Southern Illinois University Carbondale are available to discuss the judicial and political impact. Their specialties include political polarization, judicial decision making, presidential politics, the First Amendment, immigration law and more.
Talk on diversity creating opportunities in technology fields is Thursday - The Office of Information Technology is hosting a virtual conversation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday for faculty, staff and students on increasing inclusivity in technology fields, “Tech Is Embracing Inclusivity to Attract Great Employees — Maybe You?”
SIU researchers receive grant to study COVID-19 genome, track it through population - Although “COVID-19” is probably 2020’s most common term, many wrongly believe it refers to a specific “bug” that causes myriad symptoms ranging from fairly mild to deadly.
Registration underway for Research and Creativity Virtual Expo - Faculty and their students have an opportunity on Nov. 4 to showcase their research and creative activities at the Research and Creativity Virtual Expo.
Discussion series to explore diversity and inclusion in the media - An alumnus and a former faculty member in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s cinema and photography program will kick off a series of discussions that examine diversity and inclusion in the media.
Unemployment insurance claim fraud alert - Due to a recent rash of fraud penetrating state unemployment systems, all faculty and staff are urged to watch for any unusual mail from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and, if necessary, take steps to protect your identity and accounts.
Tips to avoid phishing scams - The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is providing information to help you avoid becoming a victim of phishing, as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
SIU celebrating Diversity Week with many events Oct. 19-24 - “Cultivating Connections: One Conversation at a Time” is both the theme and the goal of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2020 Diversity Week celebration, set for Oct. 19-24.
Reminder on prohibited political activities - The SIU Ethics Office would like remind all university employees and appointees about the importance of individuals complying with the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, especially during a time when passions are high and many are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Pass/no pass” option available for fall 2020 semester - Due to the ongoing challenges associated with COVID-19, the university will once again offer undergraduate students the option of requesting a “pass/no-pass” grade for courses taken in fall 2020. Graduate students will have the option of selecting a “satisfactory/unsatisfactory” grade.
Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards virtual program is Nov. 2 - Southern Illinois University will celebrate the accomplishments of the 2020 Faculty and Staff Excellence Award recipients with a virtual ceremony at 2 p.m. Nov. 2.
Nine area students selected for SI Bridges program at SIU - Nine students from Southern Illinois have been selected as participants in the SI Bridges to the Baccalaureate program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Installation, virtual lecture to honor R. Buckminster Fuller - An upcoming art exhibition and installation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will herald the work of designer, scientist and architect R. Buckminster Fuller.
State Senate Majority Leader Lightford to discuss career, state issues - Illinois State Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford, the first Black woman to serve as the state’s Senate Majority Leader, will discuss a variety of topics including her career and next month’s elections during a virtual conversation next week hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Media Advisory: U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing - Southern Illinois University Carbondale has several experts available to assist reporters and news crews with perspective on the political aspects of the confirmation hearing of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. The experts’ specialties include political polarization, judicial decision making, presidential politics and more.
Media Advisory – Virtual SIU Law School Induction Ceremony - Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will preside over a virtual induction ceremony this week for first-year law students in the Southern Illinois University School of Law.
SIU Carbondale awards Dean’s Scholarships to 184 incoming freshmen - A total of 184 deserving students are receiving Dean’s Scholarships from Southern Illinois University Carbondale for 2020-2021.
Political science faculty to discuss what’s at stake in 2020 election - Just when you are tired of the moniker “most important election” comes a time when the billing might actually fit.
Virtual lecture about works of Russian female film directors - A virtual discussion at Southern Illinois University Carbondale next week will examine why the works of 12 female animation film directors in the Soviet Union and Russia should be included in the tradition of women’s cinema.
SIU agreements add options for students transferring from Kaskaskia College - New articulation agreements between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Kaskaskia College in Centralia provide an easier path for students to earn their SIU bachelor’s degrees.
How to keep your devices secure while using the internet - As a part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is sharing information and resources to raise awareness about cybersecurity threats and increase resiliency against them.
SIU soybean research finds new tool to fight sudden death syndrome - Mirian Pimentel, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale agricultural sciences doctoral student, didn’t know much about soybeans when she first came to the region in August 2014 through the Brazilian Scientific Mobility program.
SIU Carbondale extends Saluki Commitment to transfer students - Students transferring to Southern Illinois University Carbondale next fall can take advantage of the university’s commitment to close financial barriers to a first-rate education.
Virtual conversation on dismantling systemic racism is Oct. 14 - Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members from across the SIU System are invited to join a live virtual discussion next week that examines best practices for dealing with systemic racism as seen in the nation’s systems and organizations, especially higher education institutions.
Vela and Gerdes families are SIU’s 2020 Families of the Year - The Jaedyn Vela family and the Alexander Gerdes family are the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Families of the Year for 2020! The university is celebrating Saluki Family Appreciation Week Oct. 5-10, and that includes giving special recognition to both families.
