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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood to discuss challenges facing Illinois, nation - U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood will discuss the long-term challenges facing Illinois and the nation as part of a virtual discussion next week hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Media Advisory – SIU Carbondale 2020 Spring Semester Graduation, Deans' Lists - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s spring 2020 degree candidates and deans' lists are available here. A virtual commencement exercise was held on May 9, 2020.
Rahm Emanuel to discuss mayoral roles in a global community - Former Chicago mayor, White House chief of staff, and U.S. Congressman Rahm Emanuel will share his thoughts on the vital role played by mayors in American public life during a virtual discussion on Thursday hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
PSO ingenuity produces acrylic shield dividers - Utilizing ingenuity and hard work, Plant and Service Operations carpentry shop employees are making acrylic shield dividers for use in authorized areas on campus and at the School of Medicine in Springfield.
Austin A. Lane to serve as chancellor - Austin A. Lane has been appointed to serve the next chancellor of SIU Carbondale.
Austin A. Lane appointed chancellor of SIU Carbondale - Austin A. Lane has been appointed to serve as the next chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU offering free webinars to assist restaurants and retail businesses - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Small Business Development Center is offering a pair of free webinars next week for restaurant and retail business owners aimed at helping ensure they stay financially viable.
New York Times’ Carl Hulse will share thoughts on nation’s political landscape - Carl Hulse, the chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, will participate in a virtual discussion next week hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Media Advisory – Austin A. Lane availability - Austin A. Lane will be available to meet with media representatives virtually at 2 p.m. Friday, May 29, after the SIU Board of Trustees meeting pending approval of his appointment to become SIU Carbondale chancellor.
SIU Board to consider appointment of Austin A. Lane as chancellor of SIU Carbondale - The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees will meet Friday, May 29, to consider the appointment of Austin A. Lane as the next chancellor of SIU Carbondale.
SIU Alumni Association awards 22 scholarships for 2020-2021 - The SIU Alumni Association is announcing 22 students who will receive financial assistance through the 2020-21 academic year to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
COVID-19 survey shows resiliency, risk of regional businesses - So far, most Southern Illinois small businesses are adapting and hanging tough despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges it has brought, but “if disruption were to continue at the current rate, 40.2 percent of business owners reported that they may be at risk of permanent closure within 1-5 months.”
M Cecil Smith will be the dean of SIU’s new School of Education - M Cecil Smith will become the dean of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s reorganized School of Education on July 13 pending approval of the SIU Board of Trustees.
Association honors SIU communication disorders student program - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s student chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association has achieved national recognition for its community service, philanthropy and advocacy.
Make summer 2020 a great experience with SIU’s virtual and alternative camps - Imagine how much fun your children could have creating a magical fairy city, making funny face stamps, exploring other crafts and activities or learning sign language. And wouldn’t your teenagers enjoy learning to fly, exploring rivers and ecosystems or learning to write like a pro?
Simon Institute to host Knox College president in virtual talk - Knox College President Teresa L. Amott will participate in a virtual discussion this week hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Calvert to receive Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award - Mathematics is one of those pursuits in which the correct answer is not a matter of opinion. The numbers don’t care about someone’s feelings.
SIU Recreational Sports and Services will host summer esports league - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Recreational Sports and Services (RSS) is sponsoring a free summer Recreational Esports League.
NSF grant to assist in improving drainage flow path mapping - Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently garnered a National Science Foundation grant that will advance the modeling and mapping of overland drainage flow paths.
SIU Carbondale Nursing program earns approval to begin this fall - Southern Illinois University Carbondale gained final approval to begin its nursing program when fall 2020 semester classes start in August.
SIU Carbondale recognized as a Peace Corps 2020 Top College - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s longstanding commitment to community service has earned SIU national recognition with a spot on the Peace Corps’ 2020 Top Colleges list.
SIU Carbondale earns continued accreditation - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s accreditation has been extended for 10 years following a comprehensive review by the Higher Learning Commission, the accrediting agency for colleges and universities in 19 states.
State asks SIU to continue making key COVID-19 testing substance as first contract fulfilled - Having fulfilled its initial contract with the state, Southern Illinois University Carbondale has signed on to provide another large batch of a key ingredient for COVID-19 test kits.
Athletes and law enforcement can benefit from SIU research, especially during social distancing - With many organized sports team practices put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts by Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers to hone high-tech ways to improve athletes’ high-speed decision-making skills are proving even more valuable.
SIU Carbondale virtual commencement ceremony features alumnus Bob Odenkirk - Traditional commencement ceremonies may have been postponed, but Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates are still being recognized in a virtual ceremony featuring remarks by comedian, actor, writer, director and producer Bob Odenkirk.
Simon Institute to host former U.N. and Swedish diplomat in virtual talk next week - Former United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson will participate in a virtual discussion next week hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Seven to receive SIU Faculty-Staff Excellence Awards - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is honoring seven faculty and staff members for superior scholarship, teaching and service.
SIU’s Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a series of May webinars - The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is sponsoring three free special online webinars this month. Each webinar is designed to help businesses in different ways.
SIU researcher’s tool would improve tracking, avoidance of COVID-19 cases - In today’s information-heavy society, balancing the handy tools technology provides with the need for privacy is a constant concern. A health crisis such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic puts that tension in stark relief, as health authorities struggle with keeping the public informed while also protecting private health information.
Relax parents: Teaching your kids from home offers opportunities - As a parent you likely never planned to be a teacher, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, you are teaching your children at home. And even with the help and materials provided by teachers and schools, homeschooling can sometimes seem overwhelming.
