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SIU researcher analyzes water isotopes, refining a method to solving mysteries - While the sleuths on popular forensic crime shows make solving a case with science look easier than it actually is, a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is refining those methods using chemical analysis of local tap waters.
Theater and Dance to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ in 1920s Cairo, Ill. - A time-honored Christmas classic will hit the Southern Illinois University Carbondale McLeod Theater stage in December in a setting completely different than 1860s Victorian England.
Ceremony will recognize 91 retired SIU Carbondale employees - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 91 retired employees for their service to the university in a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
279 SIU Carbondale employees will be honored for their service - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize 279 employees for their service and commitment in a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
SIU Choral Union, Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble to perform ‘The Armed Man’ - The combined talents of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Choral Union and Concert Choir and SIU Wind Ensemble will present “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” at Shryock Auditorium in a free performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Learn about hunger and homelessness in Illinois at SIU event - In conjunction with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2024, Ericka Potter, a first-generation college student who serves as homeless youth supervisor for Youth Services Network, will speak Monday, Nov. 18. Her free, public keynote presentation is set for 4-6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom B.
Irish artist Sophie Longwill to present talk at SIU Nov. 19 - Award-winning multidisciplinary Irish artist Sophie Longwill will present an artist talk on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU’s Touch of Nature removing invasive plants, restoring native flora and fauna - The sweet-smelling flowers of bush honeysuckle and multiflora rose may look attractive in forests and yards, but in reality, they pose a serious danger to native flora and fauna. So Southern Illinois University Carbondale is taking action.
SIU selects new School of Education dean - Victoria Groves-Scott, dean of the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), has been chosen as the dean of the School of Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She will begin her duties at SIU on March 15, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.
SIU chooses dean for Simmons Law School - Hannah Brenner Johnson, professor of law and vice dean for academic affairs at California Western School of Law, will become the next dean of the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School.
Mental health first aid training is available - Wellness and Health Promotion Services is offering free mental health first aid training and certification to all SIU Carbondale faculty, staff and students.
LinkedIn Learning is now available - LinkedIn Learning, an online learning platform, is available for free to current SIU Carbondale faculty, staff and students.
Library Affairs hires Sharp Museum exhibits curator - T Lance, senior gallery associate of the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art at the University of Southern Indiana (USI), will begin serving as the Sharp Museum curator of exhibits next week.
Leadership training workshops for staff set for Jan. 21-24 - Another round of free leadership training workshops will be offered in January by the Staff Advisory Committee for the SIU System.
Commencement volunteers sought - Volunteer opportunities are available for faculty, staff and community members who would like to help fall 2024 semester graduating Salukis celebrate their accomplishments during SIU Carbondale commencement exercises at Banterra Center on Dec. 14.
SIU School of Music hosts guitar quartet on Nov. 17 - A professional classical guitar quartet featuring faculty from four higher education institutions in Illinois will perform at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Sunday, Nov. 17.
SIU celebrates 50th anniversary for Counseling and Psychological Services - Southern Illinois University Carbondale has long been a frontrunner in its commitment to student health – both physical and mental – and its Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) program is celebrating its 50th anniversary as one of the first doctoral level training sites in the country.
Military Times again gives SIU Carbondale high marks for serving veterans, active duty personnel - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s tradition of providing a first-rate education to military service members and student veterans wherever they might be is continuing to earn national recognition.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts leading diplomat to discuss statesmanship, world issues - Jan Eliasson, a former Swedish and United Nations diplomat, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, Nov. 12, for a virtual discussion about the complex challenges and important opportunities facing global leaders.
SIU Simmons Law School hosts swearing-in ceremony for new attorneys - The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School hosted a swearing-in ceremony on Nov. 6 for 54 new attorneys in Illinois.
SIU Student Speakers Forum on Nov. 14 to focus on time management - Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will share their thoughts on managing time in today’s fast-paced society on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.
Sculptor to present visiting artist talk Thursday - Sculptor and former SIU Carbondale faculty member Kristy Summers will give an artist talk in Wham Room 105 at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 7.
Register now for Technology and Innovation Expo - Faculty and staff can register now for the SIU System's Technology and Innovation Expo (TIE) on Dec. 5 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at SIU Carbondale’s Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, with a reception following. It’s free to attend; lunch is included.
ITHelp virtual assistant to assist campus community - The Office of Information Technology (OIT) will release the ITHelp virtual assistant — an intuitive and continuously evolving tool designed for technology support — on Nov. 19.
SIU’s Saluki Express JAX Go app provides convenience for riders - The JAX Go app is now available for anyone who rides Saluki Express, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s bus service providing safe, reliable transportation to community members and students throughout the region.
SIU Brass Day features visits by middle, high school students, lecture and recital - More than 100 middle school and high school students from throughout the region are expected to learn the intricacies of playing brass instruments and hear from accomplished tubist and composer Joanna Ross Hersey at the second Brass Day, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
SIU’s Thanks ‘Giving Back’ food drive to benefit students is Nov. 19 - You can get into the holiday spirit early by participating in the Thanks “Giving Back” Campus Food Drive to assist Southern Illinois University Carbondale students who need a bit of help now and then.
Title IX training to be offered in person on Nov. 13 - SIU Carbondale employees have an additional option to complete mandatory Title IX training. The Office of Equity and Compliance will conduct in-person training from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.
SIU will “game” to raise funds to help furry friends - SIU Carbondale faculty, staff and students will participate in a 16-hour livestream of games Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7-8, to raise funds for the St. Francis CARE (Community Animal Rescue and Education) animal shelter, located between Carbondale and Murphysboro.
SIU to test young bulls for breeding potential - Young bulls are crowding the pens at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, as researchers prepare for the Bull Performance Test and Sale, back on campus for the first time after a five-year absence.
