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SIU Today - October 20, 2016

Online ethics training underway 

Mandatory online 2016 ethics training for all permanent SIU faculty, staff, and graduate assistants is underway through Nov. 8. More

SIU Assessment Conference proposals deadline extended 

The deadline for proposals for the third annual SIU Assessment Conference is extended to Nov. 4. More

Homecoming pep rally is Friday 

There will be a chance to come out and show your Saluki Spirit at the Homecoming 2016 pep rally at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, on the Davies lawn in front of Shryock Auditorium. More

Three agriculture faculty members win grants 

Three faculty members in the College of Agricultural Sciences are the recipients of more than $158,000 in Illinois Department of Agriculture grants through the federally funded Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. More

Daily Egyptian celebrates 100th anniversary 

The Daily Egyptian, the university’s student-produced newspaper, celebrates its 100th anniversary this week with events that include a panel discussion and release of a book recounting the publication’s history. More

Young artists’ creations will be on display

Children see the world differently than adults do, it’s said, and the art they produce is a reflection of that different vision. The Saturday Young Artist Art Show gives a peek at that different vision with the work of artists from kindergarten through eighth grade enrolled in the School of Art and Design community outreach program. More

United Nations Day discussion is Tuesday 

Shelly Pitterman, a regional representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, will present a lecture next week at the SIU School of Law. More

Klassics for Kids, Stars of Altgeld set for November

The Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra has several November events involving students – performances designed for young listeners and a “Stars of Altgeld” concert featuring School of Music performance standouts. More