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SIU Today - May 25, 2017

Benefit Choice open enrollment deadline is Wednesday

The deadline for the State Employees Group Insurance Program Benefit Choice open enrollment is through Wednesday, May 31, for all eligible employees. More

Finance and administration units now report to Marshall

Judy Marshall, executive director for finance, has assumed responsibility for the areas that previously reported to the vice chancellor for finance and administration. Her new responsibilities were added following the April 30 retirement of Vice Chancellor Kevin Bame. More

Music festival: ‘An offer you can’t refuse’

Gangster-style -- not generally the first image that comes to mind when one thinks of a Mozart opera. However, the Southern Illinois Music Festival aims to make this featured performance of the 13th annual festival an unforgettable experience. One might almost say: It’s an offer you can’t refuse. That’s also the festival title this year. More

Dates set for Family Weekend, Homecoming

The university has announced the dates for the 2017 Family Weekend and Homecoming celebrations, so mark your calendars now and plan to attend. More

‘Singing with the Stars’ brings community leaders to stage

When local celebrities start singing, you know it’s time for the McLeod Summer Playhouse fundraiser “Singing with the Stars,” happening this year at 7 p.m., June 2, at McLeod Theater. More

‘Into the Woods’ kicks off McLeod summer theater

The McLeod Summer Playhouse launches the 2017 season with “Into the Woods,” the first of a three-show subscription series. 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 from June 13 through Aug. 1. More