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Poshard poetry reading at SIU to benefit Saluki Food Pantry - Hundreds of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students get a little help in overcoming food insecurity each year, thanks to the Saluki Food Pantry. A special event on Sept. 29 featuring former SIU System President Glenn Poshard will kick off a food drive to stock the facility for the new academic year.
SIU welcomes nominations for Women of Action Awards - Nominations are now being accepted for the fourth annual Women of Action Awards at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, honoring “everyday heroes” who make a difference in the lives of others.
SIU team finalist and wins top prize for social media in national algae competition - A student team led by Scott D. Hamilton-Brehm, associate professor in the School of Biological Sciences, recently took the top prize for social media coverage of its efforts at the 2023-25 U.S. Department of Energy’s AlgaePrize competition.
SIU Alumni Association awards over $79,000 to support students - The SIU Alumni Association will award a total of $79,140 in student support for the 2025-26 academic year, including $45,500 in scholarships and $33,640 in textbook awards to deserving students attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIU Dental Hygiene Clinic gives adults a smile - Some Southern Illinoisans are smiling a little bigger and brighter, thanks to a group of Southern Illinois University Carbondale fourth-year dental hygiene students, faculty, and local hygienists and dentists.
Volunteers invited to help Salukis move in to SIU residence halls this fall - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus will soon be abuzz with activity as a new semester begins, and volunteers from the campus and community are invited to help new and returning Salukis move in to their new homes away from home.
Brazilian teachers learning English at SIU to host film, discussion July 30 - Brazilian students who are enrolled this summer in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) will provide insight into their country during a film screening and discussion on Wednesday, July 30, at The Varsity Center in Carbondale.
SIU Simmons Law School gives students a preview of legal careers - Fourteen high achieving college students gained insight on legal careers and preparing for law school earlier this month through Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School’s Pipeline to Practice program.
SIU paves students’ road to success with New Student Orientation and more; signup available now - As the university ramps up for the new academic year, efforts to set new Southern Illinois University Carbondale students on the road to success are well underway.
Sign up now for SIU’s Saluki Open Pickleball Tournament - Southern Illinois University Carbondale anticipates hundreds of people from the region and across the country be on campus Sept. 13-14 for the Saluki Open Pickleball Tournament.
SIU research focuses on air traffic controllers’ mental health - Research by Southern Illinois University Carbondale aviation and psychology faculty may shed added light on mental health concerns of the nation’s air traffic controllers (ATC) as they face high-pressure working conditions and staffing shortages.
McNair Scholars to show off research during symposium at SIU - Students from a Southern Illinois University Carbondale program that teaches students how to conduct research will present their findings during a public research poster symposium this week.
Trustees honor two longtime SIU Carbondale supporters - During the July 10 SIU Board of Trustees meeting, members honored Roger Tedrick and the late Kenneth V. Buzbee with resolutions recognizing their dedication and service to the SIU System and the community.
SIU faculty, staff and students involved in Emmy-winning documentary - A NASA television documentary of a live eclipse broadcast, which included heavy participation by SIU students, faculty and staff, has won an Emmy for Outstanding Live News Special.
SIU Carbondale police welcome public input in law enforcement accreditation - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking public comment as part of an accreditation process with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).
SIU’s Bryson Future Scholars Program provides head start toward college success - A group of 50 newly admitted Southern Illinois University Carbondale students are getting a jumpstart toward college success this month as they participate in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program, earning 7 credit hours and immersing themselves in college life before classes begin in August.
Showcase SIU at the Du Quoin State Fair on Aug. 30 - Academic units, departments, student organizations and individuals will have an opportunity to showcase the great programs and services that SIU Carbondale provides to our region and beyond as a part of SIU Day at the Du Quoin State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Required human rights posters available - The SIU Carbondale Office of Equity and Compliance reminds departments that posters outlining sexual harassment laws and policies are available for download on its website. The Illinois Department of Human Rights requires the posters be placed in an accessible location.
Last chance for kids to enjoy SIU’s 2025 summer camp fun - The clock is ticking but it’s not too late for youths to enjoy Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s summer 2025 camp experience. A diverse array of academic, athletic, art, music, and outdoor and nature camps are available through early August for children from first grade through high school.
Fastest-charging EV stations to be installed on the SIU campus - Southern Illinois University Carbondale today (July 10) demonstrated its commitment to sustainability, with the SIU Board of Trustees’ approval to install three public Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations.
Brain health fair set for July 15 at the REC - Everyone is invited to attend the inaugural free “10 Ways to Love Your Brain” Health and Wellness Fair, set for 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 15, at the Student Recreation Center. SIU nursing students and the Alzheimer’s Association are sponsoring the family-friendly event, with support from Recreational Sports and Services. The fair will feature activities for all ages to promote brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
SIU’s SBDC welcomes public to 40th anniversary celebration July 16 - The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is celebrating 40 years of helping new and growing businesses and everyone is invited to attend its anniversary event at 4:30 p.m. July 16, at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts public service advocate Max Stier - Max Stier, president and CEO of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation at 1 p.m. Monday, July 14.
SIU’s 2025 Ag Field Day set for July 17 in Belleville - Southern Illinois University Carbondale this month will host an agriculture event in Belleville aimed at farmers while opening the world of farming to the public.
SIU welcomes occupational therapy doctoral students as new program earns accreditation - Just three years after Southern Illinois University Carbondale introduced a program to prepare health care professionals for fulfilling careers helping clients accomplish everyday tasks and live life to its fullest, the new occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program has received the maximum seven-year accreditation for a new program from the Accreditation for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
Student Health Services hosts blood drive July 29 - SIU Carbondale’s Student Health Services is hosting a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, July 29.
Help SIU save energy, improve sustainability over July 4 holiday - As SIU Carbondale prepares for the July 4 holiday, now is a good time to take simple steps to save energy, which will help the university improve sustainability, one of the five pillars of the Imagine 2030 strategic plan. The university is asking employees and students to help conserve energy.
SIU prof seeks to transform ag waste into ‘holy grail of CO2 capture’ - A researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale wants to use agricultural waste products to develop carbon materials specifically designed to trap carbon dioxide, and he has earned a prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship to pursue the work with colleagues in India.
SIU Carbondale’s summer enrollment rises almost 15% since 2021 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is enjoying increasing enrollment this summer, up almost 5% from last year and almost 15% compared to 2021. It is the sixth semester in a row that enrollment continues to rise.
Time is running out to join the fun at SIU’s summer camps - There’s excitement and activity all across the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus as children immerse themselves in fun, educational and exciting summer camps. Families still can sign up, but time is running out.
