SIU Today - August 20, 2026
1869 Grille grand opening to feature Food Network programs’ Chef Aaron May
A new dining destination and experience is making its debut this month at SIU Carbondale — and nationally renowned Chef Aaron May will help open the culinary celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
SIU invites students and staff to Belonging Week 2026 celebrations
Belonging Week 2026 at SIU Carbondale is recognizing diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus and invites students, staff, and the community to celebrate. The week, “Fostering a Community of Belonging,” runs Monday through Friday, Aug. 24-28.
SIU alumna, filmmaker to discuss, share Beatles memorabilia Aug. 21
Award-winning filmmaker and SIU alumna Anne Chamberlain will share her passion for the Beatles on Friday, Aug. 21, as part of the opening reception for an exhibition in Morris Library’s Hall of Presidents and Chancellors. The discussion begins at 4:30 p.m.
Sharp Museum’s Fuller exhibition hosts speaker series Friday
SIU Carbondale’s Sharp Museum will host a discussion and closing reception for the “Fuller Futures: Art and Artifacts” exhibition starting at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.
Dates open for Faculty-Staff Lounge at Old Main
The SIU Carbondale Faculty-Staff Lounge at Old Main has several openings available for the fall 2026 semester. Anyone interested in reserving the faculty-staff lounge for an event, or who would like to serve as a host, can email Events and Outreach at events@siu.edu.
CIE hosts coffee gatherings each Friday
The Center for International Education invites the campus community to join them during the 2026-27 academic year for coffee and refreshments each Friday afternoon when classes are in session. The first event is Friday, Aug. 21.
Simmons Law School unveils Wall of Philanthropy honoring donors, charter class
The SIU Simmons Law School celebrated the generosity behind its first five decades and honored the pioneering students who helped build its foundation during the unveiling of the new Wall of Philanthropy on Aug. 14.
View this month’s The Saluki Watch Dawg
The Department of Public Safety’s August 2026 issue of The Saluki Watch Dawg is available. In this month’s edition, you can learn about the department’s community outreach efforts, along with new E-bike and scooter laws that take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Previous issues of The Saluki Watch Dawg are also available.
Fall 2026 information guide for faculty, staff and students
A guide to important student-related policies, information and resources is available online as a reference for all faculty, staff and students. You can access the “Guide to Important Information for SIU Carbondale Students, Faculty, and Staff” on the Office of the Dean of Students website. In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the university provides the 2024 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Annual Notification available online.
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