SIU Today - September 17, 2026
SIU’s Ryan Bioethicist lecture focuses on using artificial intelligence in health care
Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, a healthcare strategy executive and technology leader, will talk about the utilization of artificial intelligence in health care when he delivers the 2026 John and Marsha Ryan Bioethicist in Residence lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Monday, Sept. 21.
SIU Carbondale awards 64 full-ride Chancellor’s and Provost’s Scholarships for 2026-27
Exceptional efforts in the classroom and in their communities helped this year’s Chancellor’s and Provost’s Scholars at SIU Carbondale stand out from their peers as they join the Saluki family this fall.
Volunteers needed for Salukis Care Day
Faculty and staff are invited to help show SIU’s ongoing commitment to students, their emotional wellness, and helping them thrive and succeed. Volunteers are needed for Salukis Care Day, which is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Faner Plaza.
SIU Women’s Club welcomes new members
The SIU Women’s Club is holding a fall membership drive. The social organization invites women connected with SIU Carbondale to join a welcoming community focused on friendship, shared interests, service and giving back.
Go whitewater rafting in North Carolina in October
Touch of Nature Outdoor Educational Center is inviting Salukis to spend their fall break on an unforgettable whitewater rafting adventure in North Carolina, Oct. 1-4.
Hamilton Hangout creates community for SIU students at Mae Smith
A $25,000 gift from alumni Chuck and Tracy Hamilton is giving students in Mae Smith Residence Hall a new place to gather, connect and build community. The university recently celebrated the opening of Hamilton Hangout, a student recreation and gathering space.
Registration underway for SIU’s Trauma Training Conference
SIU Carbondale’s internationally recognized Trauma Training Conference is set for Oct. 2-3. Registration is underway for the third annual conference, presented by SIU’s Coffman-Crothers Training Program for Trauma and Psychological Health. The hybrid event will be in the SIU Simmons Law School auditorium.
Saluki football, fall softball set for this week
The Saluki football team travels to Champaign to face Illinois at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; the game will also be shown on the Peacock Channel. The Saluki softball team opens its fall 2026 season when it hosts Jefferson College in a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Charlotte West Stadium. Be sure to check team schedules at siusalukis.com.
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