SIU Today - December 14, 2015

Fall commencement ceremony is Saturday

Commencement exercises for fall 2015 graduates are set for Saturday, Dec. 19. The ceremony for all colleges begins at 2 p.m. at the SIU Arena. As of Dec. 8, there are 1,326 candidates for degrees. More


Bandwidth boost ‘a big deal’ – and a money-saver

For the many researchers at the university, a recent upgrade in campus bandwidth is giant leap forward, greatly advancing their ability to share and receive enormous amounts of data supporting cutting-edge research around the globe. More


Jurkowski, Balkansky named assessment fellows

Two faculty members will serve as fellows in a university program designed to improve student achievement. More


Carver to serve as interim CIE director

Andrew Carver, professor of conservation planning and sustainable development and director of engagement for the College of Agricultural Sciences, will serve as interim director of the Center for International Education beginning Jan. 1. More


Help SIU save energy costs over break

In an effort to control campus energy costs, Plant and Service Operations asks employees to help conserve energy by following some simple suggestions before leaving campus for the holiday break. More


Wilderness workshops set at Touch of Nature

Students and outdoor professionals and enthusiasts will want to check out a pair of intensive, wilderness medical training workshops at the Touch of Nature Environmental Center in early 2016. More


SIU Today holiday schedule

SIU Today will have the following holiday schedule. The last issue prior to Christmas break will be Monday, Dec. 21. SIU Today will resume on Jan. 7

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