SIU in the News - October, 2019
KFVS-TV – Oct. 31, 2019
“Mine was the Chipotle hack of 2017,” said Southern Illinois University Cyber Security Student Travis Durbin. “We were in Memphis for a baseball tournament … “
Flying Salukis Compete
River Region Evening Edition – Oct. 30, 2019
SIU Carbondale is hosting a National Intercollegiate Flying Association competition.
KFVS-12 – Oct. 29, 2019
SIU Carbondale Athletics Director Liz Jarnigan discusses the impact of a decision by the NCAA that clears the way for amateur athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses.
Flying Salukis host Regional competition
WSIL-TV – Oct. 29, 2019
SIU's Flying Salukis hope to win a ninth straight regional title when the team hosts Purdue and Lewis Universities for the National Intercollegiate Flying Association's (NIFA) Region VIII competition beginning Tuesday, Oct. 29 and ending Saturday, Nov. 2.
WSIU InFocus – Oct. 24, 2019
Geology Professor Liliana Lefticariu, discusses her Oct. 24 Science Cafe presentation “The Eagle Has Landed: Remembering the Apollo 11 Moon Mission 50 Years Later” at the Science Center of Southern Illinois. The presentation focused on the Apollo Space Program and the future of space exploration.
SIU recognizes United Nations Day
WSIL-TV – Oct. 24, 2019
Students and faculty at SIU Carbondale hosted guest speakers today to recognize United Nations Day.
WSIU Radio – Oct. 24, 2019
A panel on reproductive rights invited community members and students to discuss an issue that's often the subject of contentious debate. Patricia Pfeiffer, president of Law Students for Reproductive Justice, said she hoped people who attended gained a broader understanding of what reproductive justice entails.
Southern Illinoisan – Oct. 24, 2019
John Shaw, SIU Carbondale Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, discusses the need for statesmanship.
WSIU Radio – Oct. 21, 2019
Paul Welch, Anthropology and Brian Butler, Center for Archaeological Investigations, emeritus, discuss the upcoming Kincaid Mounds Archaeology Field Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Kincaid Mounds near Brookport.
Southern Illinoisan – Oct. 20, 2019
Both companies will work closely with Southern Illinois University’s Aviation Department and plan to hire students in the SIU aircraft maintenance technical program as interns and apprentices.
WSIU InFocus – Oct. 18, 2019
Kathy Dillard, SIU Alumni Association Executive Director, discusses the opening of the new SIU Alumni Center in Woody Hall on campus.
WSIL-TV – Oct. 17, 2019
Harvey Henson, Geology, discusses recent earthquakes and the nationwide “Great Shakeout” earthquake drill. Students at Jefferson Elementary School in Johnston City practiced the drill Oct. 17.
WSIU Radio – Oct. 17, 2019
Officials with the SIU Alumni Association and other school officials broke ground Thursday on the Saluki Alumni Plaza on the Carbondale campus.
Uncertainty surrounds Illinois student-athlete endorsement bill
WSIL-TV – Oct. 17, 2019
Sitting inside his office at Lingle Hall on the SIU Carbondale campus, Kevin Kendrick recalls his days …
KFVS-TV – Oct. 17, 2019
Staff broke ground for the Saluki Alumni Plaza …
Southern Illinoisan – Oct. 17, 2019
In 1994 and 1995, the Alumni Association of Southern Illinois University Carbondale raised $35,000 to repair and beautify the clock tower of Pulliam Hall, campus’ iconic building.
CNN.com – Oct. 16, 2019
Todd Graham, Communication Studies, analyzes the Oct. 15 debate performances of the candidates running for the Democratic nomination for president.
Earther.gizmodo.com – Oct. 11, 2019
… the potential—if not the actual instance—[for FEMA dollars to reach these contractors] is very real,” Roberto Barrios, an anthropology professor at Southern Illinois University, told Earther in an email.
Benton Evening News – October 11, 2019
Many faculty, students and southern Illinois residents often forget that the SIU Carbondale campus boasts a fine museum. And it's free.
WSIU InFocus – Oct. 9, 2019
Kurt Przybilla, the 2019 SIU University Honors Program Glassman Lecturer, discusses drawing inspiration from R. Buckminster Fuller, and how he inspires others.
WSIU InFocus – Sept. 8, 2019
Chancellor John M. Dunn discusses the search for his successor along with other leadership priorities for the Carbondale campus.
WSIU InFocus – October 7, 2019
College of Business Dean Terry Clark discusses the upcoming 2019 Technology and Innovation Expo.
High school bands compete in Music and Motion
WSIL-TV – Oct. 5, 2019
Hundreds headed to SIU to support their high school bands at the Saluki Stadium Saturday.
WSIU InFocus – Oct. 3, 2019
Animal scientist Temple Grandin talks with WSIU’s Jennifer Fuller prior to her lecture Oct. 3 at SIU Carbondale.
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