April 10, 2026
Simmons Law School lecture addresses online child exploitation - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman will discuss the battle against online child exploitation during a lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Thursday, April 16.
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Simmons Law School lecture addresses online child exploitation - Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman will discuss the battle against online child exploitation during a lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Thursday, April 16.
Cosplayers Assemble! SIU Saluki Con approaching! - Saluki Con 2026 is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 17-19. You won’t want to miss this weekend filled with celebrity guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, contests, esports and so much more – including a variety of all-new cosplay events along with the popular cosplay contest.
SIU holds rock and mineral clinic at Marion event this weekend - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s geology program will host a rock and mineral clinic this weekend during a celebration for local mineral enthusiasts.
SIU Carbondale to receive Kaskaskia College partnership honor - Reflecting a growing partnership, Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Kaskaskia College Educational Partnership Award.
SIU Carbondale students earn Thrasher undergraduate research awards - Seven Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students are receiving Susan C. Thrasher Undergraduate Research Fund awards to work with a faculty mentor on a research project during 2026-2027 academic year.
Sexual health education event is April 15 - SIU’s Wellness and Health Promotion Services is hosting “Sex in the Spring” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, in the Faner Breezeway and everyone is welcome to attend.
Honors Day celebrations are Saturday - A university-wide Honors Day reception to celebrate the academic achievement of SIU Carbondale’s undergraduate students is from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in Student Center Ballroom D.
Conversation of Understanding focuses on students’ rights to learn - A two-day Conversation of Understanding of in-person and virtual sessions on the SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville campuses next week will engage faculty, staff and students in discussing students’ rights and Illinois’ higher education funding formula.
SIU’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta begins a new half-century of fun April 18 - Have you ever tried sailing a banana? Or perhaps floating on a canopy bed or giant guitar?
SIU hosts festival, conference honoring R. Buckminster Fuller April 22-26 - A five-day conference this month at Southern Illinois University will feature programming inspired by the vision and legacy of noted futurist, architect and designer R. Buckminster Fuller.
Fifth annual Family Eco Festival supports hands-on learning, Southern Illinois teachers - The public is invited to a free event on Earth Day that highlights nature, conservation and Southern Illinois’ unique ecology through immersive experiences – some of which feel out of this world.
SIU Choral Union, Concert Choir to help audiences envision a ‘Beautiful City’ - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Choral Union and Concert Choir will showcase their combined talents when drawing upon spirituals and gospel music during a free, public concert on April 21 in Shryock Auditorium.
SIU Carbondale workshops will help students learn about water resources management - Students from six area high schools will learn about water resources management during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s eighth annual University Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) workshop on April 15.
SIU Carbondale students succeed in regional advertising competition - Southern Illinois University Carbondale students continue to show they can compete with advertising professionals at the regional ADDYs. Saluki advertising students brought home a bevy of honors in the recent American Advertising Federation of Southern Illinois American Advertising Awards
University officials help forge a wind chime - School of Art and Design students supplied the fire, forge, hammers and anvils — along with instruction and encouragement — as SIU Carbondale officials helped forge a wind chime during a March 30 metalsmithing demonstration at Pulliam Hall.
Everyone welcome to join SIU’s April 22 tree planting - Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its traditional celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month with its annual tree planting event.
Commencement volunteers sought - Volunteer opportunities are available for faculty, staff and community members who would like to help spring 2026 semester graduating Salukis celebrate their accomplishments during SIU Carbondale commencement exercises at Banterra Center on May 9.
Three Illinois high school students win 2026 SIU Creative Futures art awards - The talent and artistic skills of Illinois High School juniors and seniors were on full display at the third annual Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design statewide online art competition.
SIU celebrates Earth Month in April with community feed, awards and more - “Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Earth Month with a variety of special events in April.
SIU's American Marketing Association student chapter takes top worldwide honors - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s American Marketing Association chapter launched its 70th anniversary in grand style by winning several top worldwide honors at the recent AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago.
SIU to honor eight 2026 Excellence Award recipients - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize eight faculty and staff members for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching and service with the 2026 Excellence Awards.
SIU Carbondale hosting concrete canoe, steel bridge competitions - It’s not every day you see a canoe dressed like a hot dog. With that visual in mind, imagine the canoe is also made of concrete — and is racing other canoes. It might seem unlikely, but it will be reality soon at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU’s Salukis Care Day supports student wellness, helping them thrive and succeed - Salukis Care at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. In celebration of that ongoing commitment to students, their emotional wellness and helping them thrive and succeed, the campus will celebrate with a full day of special activities on Wednesday, April 8.
SIU School of Music students to perform Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series - Students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music will showcase their talents when they perform Tuesday, April 7, in the Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series, in Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda.
Media Advisory: SIU officials to visit local schools as part of Saluki Takeover Tour - This month’s Saluki Takeover Tour Southern Illinois will include officials visiting many of the region’s high schools where seniors will celebrate their commitment to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale this fall. The visits begin Thursday, April 2, and continue through April 29.
SIU to dedicate England Student Center Lounge April 30 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will dedicate the new England Student Center Lounge during a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in the SIU Student Center. Remarks are scheduled for 11:15 a.m.
SIU to retire People Finder, shift to Microsoft 365 tools for directory use - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Information Technology will retire the custom “People Finder” directory on siu.edu for people-and-organization lookup, and shift to Microsoft 365’s built-in People Search and Org Explorer tools for Outlook and Teams. The change is scheduled for May 31, 2026.
SIU Student Speakers Forum on April 2 looks at redefining success - Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will redefine success at the SIU Student Speakers Forum on Thursday, April 2, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.
SIU Faculty Senate food drive starts Wednesday - The SIU Faculty Senate is partnering with the Saluki Food Pantry to collect non-perishable food items to help SIU Carbondale students facing food insecurity during the summer months.
Free mental health first aid training and certification May 15 - Faculty, staff and students can sign up now and earn their mental health first aid certification at no cost. SIU’s Wellness and Health Promotion Services is offering a training session on May 15 to help participants learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health challenges or substance use.