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SIU Today - April 02, 2026

SIU to honor eight 2026 Excellence Award recipients

SIU Carbondale will recognize eight faculty and staff members for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching and service with the 2026 Excellence Awards. The recipients will be recognized during a ceremony at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.

SIU's American Marketing Association student chapter takes top worldwide honors 

SIU’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.

SIU officials to visit local schools as part of Saluki Takeover Tour 

This month’s Saluki Takeover Tour Southern Illinois will include officials visiting many of the region’s high schools where seniors will celebrate their commitment to attend SIU Carbondale this fall. The visits begin today (April 2) and continue through April 29.

Reminder: Saluki Remembrance Day ceremony is today

SIU Carbondale will remember six faculty, staff and students who have passed away during the 2025-2026 academic year with a ceremony at 1 p.m. today (April 2), in the Student Center Ballrooms.

Reminder: Help needed for State Science Fair April 24-25

Volunteers are needed for the 2026 Illinois Junior Academy of Science (IJAS) State Science Fair hosted by SIU Carbondale, April 24-25. About 1,800 guests are expected for the annual statewide competition for middle and high school students. 

SIU to dedicate England Student Center Lounge April 30

SIU Carbondale will dedicate the new England Student Center Lounge, honoring alumni Bob and Pat England, whose gift established the fourth-floor lounge and supports ongoing maintenance and enhancements, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. April 30 in the SIU Student Center.

Illinois Ethics Matters newsletter is available 

The latest Illinois Ethics Matters newsletter for March 2026 is available. The Office of Executive Inspector General publishes the newsletter to allow state employees to stay informed of current issues relating to ethics. The SIU System Ethics Office website is siusystem.edu/ethics.

Baseball, softball teams on campus 

The Saluki baseball team continues its homestand with a series that begins at 6 p.m. Friday, April 3, against Illinois State at Itchy Jones Stadium. The series continues at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 5. The Salukis host Southeast Missouri State at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. The Saluki softball team hosts Evansville in a doubleheader at 2 and 4:30 p.m. April 7 at Charlotte West Stadium. They then host Missouri at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8. For complete Saluki schedules, visit siusalukis.com.