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SIU Today - March 26, 2026

Saluki Takeover Tour to blanket Southern Illinois

The 2026 Southern Illinois Saluki Takeover Tour kicks off next week as the Southern Illinois University Foundation hosts five receptions across the region from March 31 through April 23.

Explore the world of cryptocurrency for free at April 2 SIU event 

If you’re curious about the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain, you won’t want to miss “What is Crypto?” a free event at SIU Carbondale on Thursday, April 2.

Donate to HEROES on SIU Amnesty Day for ticket forgiveness

Donate to the HEROES program and get your parking ticket forgiven. SIU’s Amnesty Day is Monday, March 30, and thanks to a collaboration among the university’s Undergraduate Student Government, the Department of Public Safety and Student Health Services – donations can cancel out parking tickets and win prizes.

Reminder: A/P performance evaluations are due Tuesday

University policy requires that all administrative/professional staff have their work evaluated on an annual basis between Jan. 1 and March 31. Formal A/P staff evaluations completed for 2025 are due by Tuesday, March 31.

Hear intriguing speakers at TEDxSIUC on Saturday

TEDxSIUC  returns to SIU Carbondale from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in the Student Center ballrooms. Tickets are available online for the independent, self-organized session featuring an eclectic, informative panel of guest speakers.

Simon Institute discussion to center on student academic, career success

Melissa Connelly, CEO of OneGoal, a national postsecondary access and success organization, will discuss her career and the organization’s work at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. The discussion is at the Varsity Center, 418 S. Illinois Ave. A reception begins at 5 p.m. in the lobby.

Reminder: Deadline for CARP submissions is April 2

Faculty are encouraged to remind students that the deadline to submit entries to the 2026 Creative Activity Research Presentations (CARP) is April 2. Presentations are April 9 at the Student Center in the second-floor Art Alley.

Busy week on the Saluki diamonds 

The Saluki baseball team begins a long homestand on Friday, March 27, when they play Utah Tech at 6 p.m. at Itchy Jones Stadium. The series continues at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 29. The Salukis then host Lindenwood at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, before hosting Illinois State in a Missouri Valley Conference-opening series Thursday-Saturday, April 2-4.The Saluki softball team has three games at Charlotte West Stadium against Belmont — a doubleheader at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, and a 1 p.m. game on Sunday. For complete Saluki schedules, visit siusalukis.com.