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News Archive - Past 30 Articles
August 16, 2022
SIU celebrating Diversity Week with John Quiñones, awards and other activities
- Juan Manuel “John” Quiñones, ABC News correspondent, journalist and longtime host of “What Would You Do?” will be the keynote speaker as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Diversity Week Aug. 29 to Sept. 2.
August 16, 2022
Free tickets for Mountainfilm on Tour, coming to Carbondale courtesy of SIU
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is bringing “Mountainfilm on Tour,” a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, inspiring documentary films to Carbondale on Sept. 30.
August 12, 2022
SIU University Museum seeks submissions from women artists
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s University Museum is accepting applications for an upcoming exhibition showcasing the creations of women artists in the Southern Illinois region.
August 11, 2022
Saluki Pride: Library Affairs IT manager Richard Beach focuses on customer service
- As information technology manager for Library Affairs, Richard Beach said one of the most rewarding aspects of his job is working with students to expose them to new technology.
August 11, 2022
New Arts Jazztet will perform Sunday
- New Arts Jazztet, a Southern Illinois jazz group comprising SIU faculty, along with special guests, will perform at Jazz Vespers, an evening prayer service at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Chautauqua St., Carbondale, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14.
August 11, 2022
New AD, 4 coaches to give updates on Saluki sports
- Four Saluki coaches and new athletic director Tim Leonard will provide updates on SIU Carbondale sports next week as the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce hosts a Saluki Pride membership luncheon at Banterra Center.
August 11, 2022
Chancellor’s Faculty-Staff Lounge available for meetings
- University departments can use the Chancellor’s Faculty-Staff Lounge at Old Main to showcase their efforts to the campus community.
August 10, 2022
SIU welcomes students to back to campus, announces upcoming events
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale will roll out the maroon carpet to welcome new and returning students to campus in grand Saluki style with a host of special activities during Saluki Startup and Weeks of Welcome.
August 10, 2022
MVCC, SIU Carbondale leaders sign Saluki Step Ahead agreement offering new opportunities for students
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale strengthened its commitment to students with agreements to provide an SIU education to qualified place-bound students who attend Moraine Valley Community College.
August 9, 2022
SIU’s 2nd Saluki BioBlitz enlists citizen-scientists to survey wildlife on campus
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the surrounding community are about to find out more about their wildlife “neighbors” as a researcher prepares a second public survey of the flora and fauna populating campus.
August 9, 2022
Former Australian foreign minister to present at SIU’s Paul Simon Institute
- Gareth Evans, former foreign minister of Australia and president emeritus of the International Crisis Group, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation next week.
August 8, 2022
Register now for SIU’s Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run
- Registration is now underway for the Rocky Ledges 5K/10K Trail Run, a unique race that takes place among the beautiful, forested lakeside trails at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. Everyone is welcome.
August 5, 2022
SIU star viewing party set for Aug. 6
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale and its partners will host a star viewing party from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 6, at the SIU Farms Astronomy Observation Area west of Carbondale.
August 4, 2022
Saluki Pride: Jackie Welch works hard to assure conference services and continuing ed succeed
- While much of the work Jackie Welch does as conference coordinator for Conference and Scheduling Services is behind the scenes, the scope of her efforts reaches well beyond the campus, and she handles her duties so effectively that events large and small run smoothly, according to her co-workers and clients.
August 4, 2022
New digital signatures initiative will save time, paper
- A new digital signatures initiative being rolled out throughout campus will make the work lives of faculty and staff easier, expedite required approvals and reduce the amount of paper used by the university.
August 2, 2022
Media Advisory – SIU’s first accelerated nursing class graduates to be pinned
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s very first group of accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing students is poised to graduate, and reporters, photographers and news crews are invited to cover the pinning ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.
August 1, 2022
SIU to host community employment fair Aug. 17 for 125+ jobs
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting a public employment fair on Aug. 17, inviting community members to apply for a variety of full-time, entry-level positions where they can obtain university benefits and perks.
July 29, 2022
SIU “food nerd” and expert offers tips for safe summer outdoor eating
- Niki Davis, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Program manager and professor of practice, offers a few suggestions to ensure a safe experience for everyone and avoid ending the day with food poisoning.
July 28, 2022
Saluki Pride: Ivan Vargas is a talented and caring adviser for students
- Ivanovich “Ivan” Vargas gives his all as an academic adviser for the College of Business and Analytics, colleagues say, uplifting and engaging them and empowering them to succeed.
July 28, 2022
Tena Bennett is now SIU’s assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary enterprise
- Tena Bennett, the longtime director of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Center, has been named the new assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary enterprise. The SIU Board of Trustees approved the appointment July 21.
July 28, 2022
Renada Greer is SIU’s new Student Multicultural Resource Center director
- Renada Greer, a triple alumna and longtime student supporter and proponent of campus diversity and equity at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, has been chosen as the new executive director of the Student Multicultural Resource Center.
July 28, 2022
Reminders on completed timesheets, secondary employment
- The Department of Human Resources is reminding all university employees to properly complete the required monthly time-keeping reports and to follow the conflict of interest/commitment policy.
July 27, 2022
SIU undergraduate student researchers to show off their projects
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students preparing for careers in research will present their work at the 19th annual McNair Summer Research Symposium on Friday.
July 27, 2022
River Forest village president to discuss challenges, opportunities with SIU’s Paul Simon Institute
- River Forest Village President Cathy Adduci is the next guest in the virtual Meet the Mayor series hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
July 27, 2022
Media Advisory: SIU profs can discuss Fed’s interest rate hike, rising inflation
- Responding to rapid inflation, Federal Reserve officials today announced plans to raise interest rates 0.75% for the second consecutive month. Two professors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Business and Analytics, are available for interviews regarding that action, inflation, and the impact on people and families.
July 26, 2022
Traditional Labor Day kickoff to fall political campaigns now ‘obsolete,’ says SIU prof
- The tradition of Labor Day as the kickoff for the November general election is now “obsolete,” according to John Jackson, a visiting professor with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
July 26, 2022
Save the date – SIU’s Hemp and Cannabis Symposium is moving to fall
- Save the date: the next Southern Illinois Hemp and Cannabis Symposium is Sept. 17, as it transitions to the new annual fall schedule. The popular event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has traditionally been held in the spring.
July 22, 2022
SIU names Tim Leonard as its 16th director of intercollegiate athletics
- Tim Leonard will become the 16th full-time director of intercollegiate athletics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
July 21, 2022
Saluki Pride: Elaine Conrad is an SIU ‘mom’ to international students, fosters connections between international and regional communities
- Elaine Conrad, is a second “mom” to hundreds of students from all over the world, helping them in myriad ways as they adapt to their home away from home at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. And she does it quite well, her colleagues say.
July 21, 2022
SIU revises distribution of funds recovered for research-related costs
- Chancellor Austin A. Lane will accept the recommendations of a task force charged with creating a new system for recovering so-called indirect costs associated with externally funded research and service grants and for distributing the funds.
July 21, 2022
New system to facilitate proposal submissions
- Research faculty throughout the SIU System soon will have an easier time submitting proposals thanks to a new consolidated system.
