https://news.siu.edu/index.php Current News for Southern Illinois University of Carbondale en-us Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:16 CDT Cascade Server https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041726-come-join-the-musical-fun-at-sius-2026-sunset-concerts-beginning-june-11.php The 47th edition of the ever-popular Sunset Concert Series, returns with a wide variety of diverse musical performances beginning June 11 on the Shryock Auditorium lawn at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041726-come-join-the-musical-fun-at-sius-2026-sunset-concerts-beginning-june-11.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041726-sius-2026-big-muddy-new-play-festival-is-april-23-26.php Theater lovers will have myriad opportunities next week to embrace the works of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s talented student playwrights at the 14th annual Big Muddy New Play Festival. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041726-sius-2026-big-muddy-new-play-festival-is-april-23-26.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041726-siu-simmons-law-school-begins-law-scholars-conversation-series.php The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is launching a new initiative highlighting the scholarly work of law school faculty — with an inaugural guest whose career, Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson said, “is a model of what it looks like to combine teaching and scholarship with a deep commitment to public service.” Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041726-siu-simmons-law-school-begins-law-scholars-conversation-series.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041626-sius-2026-sturgis-award-recipient-strives-to-make-the-world-a-better-place.php Cindy Buys’ empathy and passion for community service and helping others comes from the deep sense of faith she developed while growing up. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041626-sius-2026-sturgis-award-recipient-strives-to-make-the-world-a-better-place.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041626-sius-cps-scholars-program-helps-chicago-students-succeed.php Giving students the tools and support needed to help them succeed is intrinsic to the mission of Southern Illinois University Carbondale and its Saluki Student Success Initiatives, which includes a new program launched last year. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041626-sius-cps-scholars-program-helps-chicago-students-succeed.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041526-three-artists-share-siu-carbondales-2026-rickert-ziebold-award.php Autumn Meyer’s art — which won her honors as one of three Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design students to share the 2026 Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award — serves as an open invitation to view how everyone sees the world differently and helps people understand the experience of living with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041526-three-artists-share-siu-carbondales-2026-rickert-ziebold-award.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041526-siu-fashion-studies-students-take-center-stage-with-fashion-merchandising-concepts.php Brightly lit third-floor studio lights in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Quigley Hall on late nights in early April mean one thing — the clock is ticking for students to complete their bold, artistic visions for the Fashion Studies program’s Student Showcase and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 23. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041526-siu-fashion-studies-students-take-center-stage-with-fashion-merchandising-concepts.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041526-siu-hosts-southern-illinois-chamber-music-society-performance-april-21.php The Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society will present a concert featuring SIU School of Music faculty and guest artists on Tuesday, April 21, in the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041526-siu-hosts-southern-illinois-chamber-music-society-performance-april-21.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041426-sius-morris-library-to-highlight-marianne-carus-legacy-cricket-magazine-papers.php An exhibition celebrating Marianne Carus’ international advocacy for children’s learning and wellbeing — and the opening of her papers for public research — is Friday, April 17, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041426-sius-morris-library-to-highlight-marianne-carus-legacy-cricket-magazine-papers.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041426-hear-national-contracting-cybersecurity-innovation-funding-experts-at-southerntech2026.php Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041426-hear-national-contracting-cybersecurity-innovation-funding-experts-at-southerntech2026.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041326-siu-carbondale-police-adds-community-service-therapy-k-9-to-roster.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently added a new member to its force as another component in its community outreach efforts. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041326-siu-carbondale-police-adds-community-service-therapy-k-9-to-roster.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041026-cosplayers-assemble-siu-saluki-con-approaching.php Saluki Con 2026 is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 17-19. You won’t want to miss this weekend filled with celebrity guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, contests, esports and so much more – including a variety of all-new cosplay events along with the popular cosplay contest. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041026-cosplayers-assemble-siu-saluki-con-approaching.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041026-simmons-law-school-lecture-addresses-online-child-exploitation.php Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman will discuss the battle against online child exploitation during a lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Thursday, April 16. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/041026-simmons-law-school-lecture-addresses-online-child-exploitation.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040926-siu-holds-rock-and-mineral-clinic-at-marion-event-this-weekend.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s geology program will host a rock and mineral clinic this weekend during a celebration for local mineral enthusiasts. Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040926-siu-holds-rock-and-mineral-clinic-at-marion-event-this-weekend.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040926-siu-carbondale-students-earn-thrasher-undergraduate-research-awards.php Seven Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students are receiving Susan C. Thrasher Undergraduate Research Fund awards to work with a faculty mentor on a research project during 2026-2027 academic year. Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040926-siu-carbondale-students-earn-thrasher-undergraduate-research-awards.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040826-sius-great-cardboard-boat-regatta-begins-a-new-half-century-of-fun-april-18.php Have you ever tried sailing a banana? Or perhaps floating on a canopy bed or giant guitar? Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040826-sius-great-cardboard-boat-regatta-begins-a-new-half-century-of-fun-april-18.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040826-siu-hosts-festival-conference-honoring-r-buckminster-fuller-april-22-26.php A five-day conference this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will feature programming inspired by the vision and legacy of noted futurist, architect and designer R. Buckminster Fuller. Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040826-siu-hosts-festival-conference-honoring-r-buckminster-fuller-april-22-26.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040826-fifth-annual-family-eco-festival-supports-hands-on-learning-southern-illinois-teachers.php The public is invited to a free event on Earth Day that highlights nature, conservation and Southern Illinois’ unique ecology through immersive experiences – some of which feel out of this world. Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040826-fifth-annual-family-eco-festival-supports-hands-on-learning-southern-illinois-teachers.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040726-siu-choral-union-concert-choir-to-help-audiences-envision-a-beautiful-city.php The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Choral Union and Concert Choir will showcase their combined talents when drawing upon spirituals and gospel music during a free, public concert on April 21 in Shryock Auditorium. Tue, 7 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040726-siu-choral-union-concert-choir-to-help-audiences-envision-a-beautiful-city.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040726-siu-carbondale-students-succeed-in-regional-advertising-competition.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale students continue to show they can compete with advertising professionals at the regional ADDYs. Saluki advertising students brought home a bevy of honors in the recent American Advertising Federation of Southern Illinois American Advertising Awards Tue, 7 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040726-siu-carbondale-students-succeed-in-regional-advertising-competition.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040726-siu-carbondale-workshops-will-help-students-learn-about-water-resources-management.php Students from six area high schools will learn about water resources management during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s eighth annual University Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) workshop on April 15. Tue, 7 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040726-siu-carbondale-workshops-will-help-students-learn-about-water-resources-management.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040626-everyone-welcome-to-join-sius-april-22-tree-planting.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its traditional celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month with its annual tree planting event. Mon, 6 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040626-everyone-welcome-to-join-sius-april-22-tree-planting.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040326-siu-celebrates-earth-month-in-april-with-community-feed-awards-and-more.php “Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme as Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Earth Month with a variety of special events in April. Fri, 3 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040326-siu-celebrates-earth-month-in-april-with-community-feed-awards-and-more.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040326-three-illinois-high-school-students-win-2026-siu-creative-futures-art-awards.php The talent and artistic skills of Illinois High School juniors and seniors were on full display at the third annual Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design statewide online art competition. Fri, 3 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040326-three-illinois-high-school-students-win-2026-siu-creative-futures-art-awards.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040226-siu-carbondale-hosting-concrete-canoe-steel-bridge-competitions.php It’s not every day you see a canoe dressed like a hot dog. With that visual in mind, imagine the canoe is also made of concrete — and is racing other canoes. It might seem unlikely, but it will be reality soon at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040226-siu-carbondale-hosting-concrete-canoe-steel-bridge-competitions.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040226-sius-student-american-marketing-association-takes-top-worldwide-honors.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s American Marketing Association chapter launched its 70th anniversary in grand style by winning several top worldwide honors at the recent AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago. Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040226-sius-student-american-marketing-association-takes-top-worldwide-honors.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040226-siu-to-honor-eight-2026-excellence-award-recipients.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize eight faculty and staff members for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching and service with the 2026 Excellence Awards. Thu, 2 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040226-siu-to-honor-eight-2026-excellence-award-recipients.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040126-sius-salukis-care-day-supports-student-wellness-helping-them-thrive-and-succeed.php Salukis Care at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. In celebration of that ongoing commitment to students, their emotional wellness and helping them thrive and succeed, the campus will celebrate with a full day of special activities on Wednesday, April 8. Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040126-sius-salukis-care-day-supports-student-wellness-helping-them-thrive-and-succeed.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040126-siu-school-of-music-students-to-perform-yellow-moon-gyroid-concert-series.php Students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music will showcase their talents when they perform Tuesday, April 7, in the Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series, in Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda. Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/04/040126-siu-school-of-music-students-to-perform-yellow-moon-gyroid-concert-series.php https://news.siu.edu/2026/03/033126-siu-to-dedicate-england-student-center-lounge-april-30.php Southern Illinois University Carbondale will dedicate the new England Student Center Lounge during a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in the SIU Student Center. Remarks are scheduled for 11:15 a.m. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 CDT https://news.siu.edu/2026/03/033126-siu-to-dedicate-england-student-center-lounge-april-30.php