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SIU Today - February 09, 2026

SIU offering free income tax preparation starting in February

Specially trained student volunteers in the School of Accountancy offer free income tax preparation for low- and moderate-income community members. The popular program is offered on five Saturdays beginning Feb. 21.

Morris, Rambsy earn SIU System ADEI recognition

Marc E. Morris, dean of the College of Business and Analytics at SIU Carbondale and Howard Rambsy II, a professor of literature in SIU Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of English Language and Literature, each received the SIU System’s 2025 Dr. Wesley G. Robinson-McNeese ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award during the Feb. 5 SIU Board of Trustees meeting for their dedication to advancing anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion across SIU campuses.

Find something special at SIU’s Valentine’s Day Craft Sale on Friday

If you’re looking for a special Valentine’s gift for your sweetheart or something unique for yourself, the Valentine’s Day Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in the first-floor art gallery at the Student Center is the place to be.

Mandatory cybersecurity training for faculty and staff begins Feb. 16

SIU Carbondale’s annual cybersecurity training will be available starting Monday, Feb. 16. The deadline to complete the training is Friday, March 13.

Roundtable talks to examine support for first year students

Faculty, staff and graduate assistants are invited to attend three first-year experience roundtable discussions this semester about supporting students in their first year at SIU Carbondale.

SIU Board of Trustees approves honorary degree for philanthropic leader 

Russell Franklin Bartmes, a distinguished leader in finance and philanthropy whose support helped launch SIU Carbondale’s nursing program and other initiatives, will receive an honorary degree following approval by the SIU Board of Trustees on Feb. 5.

SIU faculty, staff are on Illinois Humanities speaker roster

Four current or retired SIU Carbondale faculty and staff are available to share their expertise with audiences throughout the state as part of the Illinois Humanities 2026-27 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.

Reminder: Sturgis Public Service Award nominations due soon

Nominations for the 2026 Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award, which honors an SIU Carbondale employee for their community work away from campus, must be received by Feb. 20.

SIU’s Export Controls newsletter is available 

The monthly SIU Export Controls newsletter for January 2026 is available. The newsletter provides a resource for current export control issues and events that could affect SIU and its faculty. This edition includes an overview of SIU Export Controls.