SIU Today - June 16, 2016

Convocation ceremony set for Aug. 19 

The sixth annual New Student Convocation will be Aug. 19 in the SIU Arena. More

New Orleans performance ensemble to visit SIU

Goat in the Road Productions, a New Orleans-based performance ensemble, will visit next week for a trio of open-to-the-public events. More

Study: Plenty of blame to go around for fiscal crisis

A new study indicates Illinois’ fiscal crisis stems from a “congenital failure” of leadership, along with voter unwillingness to appreciate the state’s financial issues and hold lawmakers accountable. More

‘Tasty Tuesdays’ offer discounts for faculty/staff

“Tasty Tuesdays,” the Student Center’s summer dining promotion, allows faculty and staff to receive a 25 percent discount on food purchases at the Marketplace Food Court now through Aug. 2. More

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