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SIU showcases a drone, AI capabilities to farmers during Ag Field Day - Blue skies and sunshine marked the perfect weather for SIU’s Ag Field Day on July 14 where a drone and artificial intelligence (AI), some of the latest technology to sweep the farming industry, were among the star performers.
Businesses can sign up for SIU’s Fall 2026 Job and Internship Fair - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Career Development Center is hosting its Fall 2026 Job and Internship Fair on Sept. 15 to connect Salukis with career and internship opportunities.
McNair Scholars to highlight their research at SIU symposium - The McNair Scholars program is an important part of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s mission to provide undergraduate research opportunities — as demonstrated by the current cohort of nine McNair Scholars will show their work at the 23rd annual Summer Research Symposium.
Civil Service granted sick leave policy updated - Human Resources is announcing an approved new policy beginning July 1, 2026, that is in place for non-represented Civil Service employees. This new granted sick leave policy replaces Extended Sick Leave (ESL). If an employee is represented by a union, the union agreement should be consulted to see if this benefit applies.
Beware of recent phishing attempts targeting SIU accounts - The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is providing some guidance due to the campus community seeing a rapid increase in phishing attempts through email, text messages and phone calls.
SIU’s Bryson Future Scholars Program gives students an early academic edge - Nearly 50 newly admitted Southern Illinois University Carbondale students this month are gaining early momentum toward academic success as part of the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program.
Explore art, STEAM, and more at SIU summer camps — media invited - Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics all come together in one popular summer camp for teens at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. There are also camps to inspire budding and accomplished artists and enhance their skills — and high school minority students can participate in an innovative career development program. There are opportunities for athletes, future lawyers and scientists in the making as well.
SIU Carbondale establishes regional African American Heritage Center - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is working to permanently establish the Southern Illinois African American Heritage Center (SIAAHC) to preserve and promote education about Black heritage in the region.
Sign up for Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU, IDOT training, networking workshop - The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department of Transportation are hosting a free training and networking event on Wednesday, July 29, at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center in Carbondale.
Road work on Pleasant Hill Road pushed back - The planned road work along a 1.5-mile stretch of Pleasant Hill Road is delayed a few weeks.
Annuitants’ SIU Carbondale chapter to meet Aug. 4 - Bryan Soady, executive director of the statewide State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) will be at a general meeting and reception of SIU Carbondale’s SUAA chapter on Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the Student Center Old Main Room.
SIU’s Center for Archaeological Investigations assisting IDOT with cultural resource surveys - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for Archaeological Investigations has entered into a 10-year intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation to assist with initial archaeological survey work for possible road and bridge projects in the region. The pact provides for up to $5 million over the life of the agreement, or approximately $500,000 per year.
Show your Saluki spirit and volunteer to help SIU students move in to residence halls - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus is gearing up for a new semester and volunteers from the campus and community are invited to help new and returning Salukis move into their new homes away from home.
Help SIU save energy, improve sustainability over July 4 holiday - SIU Carbondale will be closed on Friday, July 3. As students, faculty and staff prepare to leave campus for the July 4 holiday, now is a good time to take simple steps to help the university improve sustainability, one of the five pillars of the Imagine 2030 strategic plan.
Five join SIU Alumni Association board of directors - The SIU Alumni Association has selected five alumni — with diverse backgrounds and experiences — to join the organization’s board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1.
SIU Carbondale’s glass program’s strength is its ‘community mindset’ - Nancy Yu was attracted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by the glass program’s strength and diversity.
SIU students competing in international agricultural robotics competition - The old agricultural adage goes, “knee-high by the 4th of July.” It’s a visual cue indicating whether farmers will have a bountiful harvest in the fall based on the height of their corn stalks.
Sports, sustainable art and STEAM all in one place — media welcome at summer camps - Kids can learn a skill at summer camp that is the polar opposite of screen time — not just making a print book, but first making the paper for the pages! And that’s just one camp offered in late June through mid-July. There are also camps for young athletes, aspiring techies and those who love farm life.
Showcase SIU during the Du Quoin State Fair - SIU Carbondale academic units, departments, student organizations and individuals can showcase their programs and services throughout the Du Quoin State Fair, which is Aug. 28-Sept. 7. In addition, SIU Day will be Saturday, Sept. 5.
‘Puppies and Yoga for a Purpose’ is Saturday - SIU faculty and staff are invited to participate in “Puppies and Yoga for a Purpose,” a special community event supporting veterans, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Saluki Stadium.
Leadership training workshops for staff set for July 28-30 - Free leadership training workshops will be offered in July by the Staff Advisory Committee for the SIU System (StACSS).
Celebrate July 4 on campus - SIU faculty, staff and students are invited to celebrate Independence Day on campus with the annual July 4 fireworks display, hosted in partnership with the City of Carbondale. This year’s celebration will also feature a special live patriotic music performance by the Southern Illinois Music Festival in recognition of America at 250.
SIU journalism alumna, Chicago Tribune reporter, part of Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage - Award-winning journalist and senior reporter with the Chicago Tribune, Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Christy Gutowski says she realized in high school she wanted to be a journalist.
Camp Beta offers fun, camaraderie for youths with Type 1 diabetes - Registration is now open for Camp Beta, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s free overnight camp at Southern Illinois for youths ages 10-16 who have Type 1 diabetes. Counselors-in-training are also being sought.
Building on a legacy: SIU female aviators ready for 2026 Air Race Classic - Bisola Saliu didn’t know what to expect when she came to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation to pursue her goal as a pilot. It’s been a rewarding journey.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning historian to assess U.S. presidency - On the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary, David Kennedy, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, will discuss the United States and the American presidency next week with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
SIU offers access to Google AI Professional Certificate through Grow with Google - One of the hottest and most misunderstood technologies today is artificial intelligence (AI). But appropriate, creative, and thoughtful use of AI has the potential to propel those who learn to leverage its power forward in yet unimagined ways and with remarkable speed.
‘Decal-By-Mail’ program available through June 26 - The Department of Public Safety Parking Division’s Decal-By-Mail program for eligible faculty and staff for the fiscal year 2027 is available through Friday, June 26. Applicants must use payroll deduction. The salary range for decal categories have not been increased.
Safer skies: SIU master’s student designs drone airbag to protect people below - When Brady Villiger's experimental drone plunged toward a concrete testing platform on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus during a recent drop test, nearly a year of research and design was on the line. In the split second before impact, a compact airbag autonomously deployed beneath the dummy aircraft, cushioning the fall and proving the concept worked.
Clear skies: Able Flight, SIU Aviation offers a flight plan for student pilots with disabilities - With plans to one day fly a helicopter as a search-and-rescue pilot, Ethan March believed that goal might be shattered when he fractured his spine after falling from a roof while installing solar panels — an accident that left him paraplegic.
