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News Archive - Past 30 Articles
March 24, 2023
Virtual Little Grassy Literary Festival 2023 features readings, discussions - The 14th annual Little Grassy Literary Festival at Southern Illinois University Carbondale returns early next month in a virtual format featuring a variety of renowned literary authors.
March 24, 2023
Reimagined SIU Camp Little Giant returns with new opportunities, traditional favorites - Camp Little Giant, one of the nation’s first camps specifically for people with disabilities, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center in a new and reimagined form for summer 2023.
March 23, 2023
SIU honors students will participate in USDA-funded initiative on food and sustainability - Southern Illinois University Carbondale honors students will participate in a three-year nationwide program starting this fall aimed at developing innovative teaching and holistic approaches relating to food, climate justice and sustainable agriculture.
March 23, 2023
Explore the great outdoors at SIU’s Touch of Nature 2023 summer camps - Summer 2023 will be full of outdoor adventure and fun for children ages 5-16, thanks to a wide assortment of summer camps at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center.
March 22, 2023
Waka Flocka Flame, Rubi Rose coming to SIU in April - Rapper-songwriter Waka Flocka Flame is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale on April 28 with Rubi Rose. The 7 p.m. concert will be at Shryock Auditorium.
March 22, 2023
SIU experts can discuss possible indictment of former President Trump - As the nation awaits to see if former President Donald Trump is charged in state court over allegations of hush money to an adult film star, experts from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute can discuss the political and national implications of an unprecedented indictment of a former president, who is again seeking that office.
March 22, 2023
Enjoy a summer of fun and opportunities to learn and explore at SIU’s 2023 camps - Imagine a summer filled with fun, thanks to the camps and programs offered for all ages, abilities and interests at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
March 21, 2023
Students from 30 high schools to compete in SIU’s Math Field Day - Young mathematicians from two states will once again travel to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for a day of competitions, comradery and achievement.
March 21, 2023
Media Advisory: SIU’s biggest one-day service event, The Big Event, set for March 25 - The Big Event: A Saluki Day of Service, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s largest one-day service event will be on Saturday, March 25, and reporters, photographers and news crews are welcome to cover it.
March 20, 2023
SIU’s $5.8M special ed project aims to help keep students with disabilities in Illinois schools - A Southern Illinois University Carbondale team has launched a 2-year project to help educators around the state find effective ways to help students with disabilities and behavioral concerns stay in school rather than face disciplinary action such as suspension or expulsion, thanks to a $5.841 million Special Education Behavior Assessment Training (BAT) Project contract with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
March 20, 2023
Promotion, tenure workshops scheduled for late March - The Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Administration will be hosting a series of workshops March 29-30.
March 20, 2023
OIT ‘Listening and Learning’ sessions begin Wednesday - The Office of Information Technology (OIT) invites faculty and staff to attend and participate in several “Listening and Learning” sessions hosted by Chief Information Officer Wil Clark. These sessions are an opportunity for the campus community to share thoughts, ideas and concerns as the OIT develops it strategic plan.
March 20, 2023
Encourage students to enter the Student Research & Creative Activities Forum - If you know student researchers or artists, encourage them to showcase their projects at the Student Research and Creative Activities Forum set for April.
March 20, 2023
Conversation on ‘elevating employee appreciation’ across SIU campuses is March 28 - A Conversation of Understanding on Tuesday, March 28, will examine how recognizing excellent employee performance strengthens relationships, boosts workplace morale and improves organizational productivity. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members are invited to join the live virtual discussion at noon.
March 20, 2023
Campus community invited to participate in Imagine Your Genius at SIU - You may be under the antiquated notion that “genius” denotes a person of extraordinary, superior intelligence or creative ability. But an event set for SIU Carbondale next month instead argues that word applies to all of us.
March 20, 2023
Apply now for SIU’s 2023 Green Fund awards - Want to be part of making Southern Illinois University Carbondale a greener campus? Here’s your chance.
March 20, 2023
11th Big Muddy New Play Festival highlights student work, March 23-26 - A trip down memory lane that features four alternate endings, along with three full-length stage readings from graduate students, combine for an enchanting four days provided by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s theater and dance programs this week.
March 17, 2023
SIU School of Art and Design to present visiting lecturer on March 23 - Ashley Lester, a lecturer in the visual arts program at Frostburg State University, will present a lecture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, March 23.
March 16, 2023
SIU Carbondale inks agreement to improve access for IECC students - Southern Illinois University Carbondale strengthened its commitment to students in eastern Illinois on March 13 with an agreement to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified community college students by providing the option to earn their bachelor’s degrees remotely and at a lower cost in 10 academic programs.
March 14, 2023
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host Chicago Beyond CEO to discuss expanding opportunities for young people - Liz Dozier, founder and CEO of Chicago Beyond and a nationally recognized educational leader, will discuss her path-breaking work to expand opportunities and possibilities for young people through education, youth safety and wellness programs as part of a program by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
March 14, 2023
SIU Law alumnus, Illinois public health director Vohra to deliver law school commencement address - Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra, a 2011 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law, will deliver the keynote at the law school’s commencement on May 12.
March 14, 2023
SIU celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in March, April - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a wide variety of special events, including guest speakers, workshops and more. Although the official nationwide commemoration occurs in May, the university is hosting its celebration in late March and April while more students and faculty are on campus.
March 14, 2023
SIU’s Outside the Box new music festival opens March 24 - Music lovers throughout the region will have a bevy of musical interests and influences to enjoy later this month as Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosts the Outside the Box 2023 new music festival, continuing the rich history of bringing internationally known musicians and performers to campus.
March 14, 2023
Mellon Foundation grant allows SIU students to address environmental, racial injustices - Southern Illinois University Carbondale students can learn about the intersections of environmental and social justice in a regional context through creative field research and engagement with community organizations as part of a 2-½ -year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
March 13, 2023
Values await at the SIU Book/Vinyl and Media sale March 24-25 - Treasures and hard-to-find items will be discovered when the Friends of Morris Library and WSIU Radio host a massive public sale at Southern Illinois University Carbondale later this month.
March 13, 2023
March Madness at work can be beneficial or costly, SIU professor says - As people and workplaces get involved in the hype of March Madness, there is both a potential for costly lost work time and productivity as well as the benefits of positive relationships, according to Steve Karau, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor of management who has studied cyberloafing.
March 10, 2023
SIU’s student cybersecurity team wins wildcard competition, moves on to regional - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s student cybersecurity team took first place at a multistate event this weekend, sending the Security Dawgs to a regional competition later this month.
March 9, 2023
Tickets on sale at 10 a.m. Friday for Sam Hunt as concerts return to SIU Banterra Center - Country music star Sam Hunt will perform at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Banterra Center on Aug. 3, kicking off the return of concerts to a venue that has hosted big-name entertainers — from Elvis to Elton, The Chicks to Boyz II Men, the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Yellowcard and many more.
March 9, 2023
SIU’s Small Business Development Center invites people to March 15 open house and more - An open house, facility tours, networking and a workshop are all happening at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center on March 15 in recognition of SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Day. The public is welcome to attend.
March 9, 2023
Join conversation March 23 to learn more about leadership - Faculty, staff and students are invited to an inspiring event on March 23 as Dawn Korte shares her unexpected leadership story.