SIU Today - May 08, 2017

SIU Foundation launches $75 million campaign for students

A three-year, $75 million fundraising campaign will provide scholarships and other support for SIU Carbondale students. More

Forum for associate chancellor-CDO candidate canceled

A public forum that was set today (May 8) for Chassity Holliman-Douglas, a candidate for associate chancellor and chief diversity officer was canceled. The public forum schedule for two other candidates is here.

SIU Foundation can assist in crowdfunding projects

The SIU Foundation has invested in SalukiFunder, a crowdfunding platform, that makes the process simpler and more effective for departments, programs and organizations on campus that are turning to this mechanism for helping finance important projects. More

Horticulture Association plant sale is this week

The SIUC Horticulture Association plant sale is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, May 9-10. The plant sale is in front of the College of Agricultural Sciences building on Lincoln Drive. 

‘Adverse Childhood Experiences’ training available

University faculty and staff are invited to a training session this month on providing support and healing for college students who have undergone adverse childhood experiences. More

View this month’s ‘Saluki Watch Dawg’

The Department of Public Safety’s May 2017 issue of the “Saluki Watch Dawg” is available. This month’s edition includes information on the total solar eclipse in August, alcohol safety tips, and theft and burglary prevention suggestions. 

Symposium will explore the future of U.S. health care

A symposium in Springfield will examine the rapidly evolving proposals to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act and the impact on medicine and quality of patient care both nationally and in Illinois. More

SIU Today schedule change for summer is set

SIU Today will begin its summer schedule after the Thursday, May 11 edition. After a two-week break, SIU Today will come out once a week, each Thursday, beginning May 25. 

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