October 11, 2024
SIU to observe Earth Science Week with series of free talks - Learn more about our planet and the dynamic forces shaping life here during Earth Science Week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale from Oct. 14-19.
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October 11, 2024
SIU Sustainability plans open house, leadership and service week and more - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sustainability Office is sponsoring an open house beginning Monday, Oct. 14, and everyone is invited to tour the new area and bring their ideas for programming and initiatives to make campus even more green and sustainable.
October 10, 2024
Virtual Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium is Nov. 8 - SIU Carbondale faculty, staff and graduate students are invited to participate in a free, virtual event on Nov. 8, which will bring together educators, administrators, instructional designers and instructional technologists involved in online learning in Illinois and beyond.
October 10, 2024
‘Quick Connect’ virtual office hours for online instructors starts Monday - SIU Carbondale Extended Campus Executive Director Susan Wegmann is inviting all faculty, especially those who are teaching online courses, to attend virtual office hours each Monday and Thursday, from 12:30-1 p.m.
October 10, 2024
Learn to protect your business data at SIU’s Oct. 17 cybersecurity workshop - Reports of online hacking are frequent these days, so it seems only fitting that the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is marking October as Cybersecurity Month by hosting the workshop Cybersecurity Is National Security.
October 10, 2024
Information Technology to host technology conference on Oct. 18 - The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is hosting a free half-day conference for administrative and managerial professionals on Friday, Oct. 18, in Morris Library Room 752/754.
October 9, 2024
SIU String Orchestra to perform Oct. 15 at Shryock Auditorium - The orchestral talents of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students and faculty return to the stage on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
October 8, 2024
SIU Carbondale to rename LGBTQ Resource Center to honor founder Paulette Curkin - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will rename its LGTBQ Resource Center as the Paulette Curkin Pride Resource Center at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 8, in honor of the SIU professional who helped found the center in 2007 and served as its inaugural coordinator.
October 8, 2024
Get tickets now for SIU’s popular Mountainfilm on Tour Nov. 2 - Mountainfilm on Tour, a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, inspirational documentary films is coming to Carbondale on Nov. 2 courtesy of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Recreational Sports and Services.
October 7, 2024
SIU units can win prizes in Green Office Challenge launching this month - The SIU Sustainability Office is launching the Green Office Challenge, an initiative to inspire faculty and staff to follow more sustainable practices in their workplaces, and all departments across campus are invited to participate in the event being held in conjunction with the university’s celebration of October as Sustainability Month.
October 7, 2024
SIU to host leading researcher on humans’ impact on the planet - A Canadian researcher widely lauded for offering the most comprehensive geological evidence of human-caused planetary change will give a talk next week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
October 7, 2024
Reading treasures available at SIU Press Homecoming Book Sale Oct. 10-12 - Southern Illinois University Press will host a Homecoming Book Sale, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 10-12, in the Sharp Museum on the north end of Faner Hall.
October 7, 2024
Media Availability: U.S. Marine Band’s performance at SIU’s Shryock Auditorium Oct. 8 - The U.S. Marine Band’s free performance on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium marks the first time in nearly 74 years that the band had played on campus.
October 7, 2024
Immigration/employment seminar is Tuesday - Immigration attorney Thomas J. Arkell will present essential immigration information and employment options for faculty and staff, along with graduate and postdoctoral students, during a seminar at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Student Services Building, Room 170.
October 7, 2024
Ceremonies for Tedrick Welcome Center and Mike Hanes Marching Salukis Band Tower - The SIU Foundation and Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host two special events on Friday, Oct. 11. The first will break ground on a new building that will enrich the university, and the second will name a tower in honor of a beloved bandleader. Reporters, photographers and news crews are invited to cover one or both events.
October 4, 2024
SIU’s state-of-the-art, $7.2M BioLaunch boosts opportunities in science, the economy - Officials today (Oct. 4) cut the ribbon on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s $7.2 million BioLaunch lab, a new, 10,000-square-foot space dedicated to cutting-edge life sciences research and more.
October 4, 2024
SIU’s Illinois APEX Accelerator marks National APEX Day with training for businesses - The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate National APEX Day with three days of activities Oct. 8-10. Plans include a mayoral proclamation and variety of programs, including virtual workshops specifically designed to support local businesses and provide them with resources regarding government contracting.
October 4, 2024
SIU researchers: Expect solar flares to cause celestial light show, disruptions - Solar observers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale said the highest energy solar flare of this solar cycle erupted Thursday morning (Oct. 3), and scientists are expecting impacts on Earth in the next few days, ranging from the Northern Lights occurring much further south than usual to disruptions in telecommunications.
October 4, 2024
SIU ceramics students to help fill community needs with Empty Bowls - The talents of Southern Illinois University Carbondale ceramics students will be on display on Saturday, Oct. 12, while helping the community.
October 3, 2024
University honors course proposal deadline is Nov. 6 - The University Honors Program is accepting course proposals from faculty for fall 2025 and spring 2026 UHON seminars. Courses may be proposed in the faculty’s area of choice. The deadline to submit proposals is Nov. 6, with selections announced by Dec. 9.
October 3, 2024
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute will host leading U.S. budget expert Oct. 10 - William Hoagland, senior vice president of the Bipartisan Policy Center, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Thursday, Oct. 10, for a virtual discussion about the fiscal predicament facing the United States.
October 3, 2024
300 students expected at SIU’s 2024 FFA Career Day - The diverse fields of agriculture careers will be on display on Friday, Oct. 4, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during the annual FFA Career Day.
October 3, 2024
$10 faculty-staff tickets for Saluki football vs. Illinois State - The deadline for SIU Carbondale faculty and staff to buy $10 tickets to the Saturday, Oct. 5, home football game against in-state rival Illinois State is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.
October 2, 2024
SIU’s School of Theater and Dance 2024-25 season offers variety - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s McLeod Theater stage will showcase the theatrical and musical talents of students while offering a wide spectrum of entertainment and emotion during the School of Theater and Dance’s 2024-2025 season.
October 2, 2024
SIU Carbondale hosts Great Glass Pumpkin Patch sale Oct. 12 - The talents of students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s glass program will be on display with the annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 12.
October 1, 2024
SIU celebrating ‘Salukis on the Frontier’ Homecoming 2024 with activities galore - Salukis from far and wide will converge on Southern Illinois University Carbondale Oct. 7-12 for Homecoming 2024, and the celebration includes a kickoff event, a big block party, a concert featuring country phenom Hunter Hayes and many other activities, including the big parade, football game and tailgating, of course.
October 1, 2024
Get tickets now for SIU’s popular Touch of Nature Buffalo Tro on Nov. 22 - The Buffalo Tro, a treasured tradition and cornerstone of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center for more than 60 years, returns on Nov. 22, and tickets are available now. It will take place at 5 p.m. at the Camp 2 facilities, outside of Freeberg Dining Hall.
September 30, 2024
SIU to dedicate $7.2M BioLaunch lab with Oct. 4 ribbon cutting, tours - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will dedicate the $7.2 million BioLaunch lab, a new, 10,000-square-foot space for cutting-edge life sciences research and more, at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony at the McLafferty Annex, 1785 University Press Drive, with tours of the facility to follow.
September 30, 2024
Mandatory cybersecurity training begins Oct. 14 - The university’s cybersecurity training for faculty and staff will be available, starting on Monday, Oct. 14.
September 30, 2024
Mandatory annual Title IX training to launch Oct. 15, include new regulations - To be compliant with the new Title IX regulations, all employees must complete training before Dec. 31, 2024. The Office of Equity and Compliance is updating the annual required training to reflect the changes to the Title IX regulations.