SIU Today - August 31, 2017

Honorary degree/service award nominations due Oct. 25

The university is now accepting nominations for honorary degree and distinguished service awards to be presented at May 2018 commencement ceremonies. More


Reading benefit set to help hurricane victims

Allison Joseph, director of the master of fine arts creative writing program, is hosting a benefit reading next month to help victims of the storms and flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. More


Touch of Nature seeks volunteers for trail work

Touch of Nature Environmental Center is hosting two special events that will give the public an opportunity to help maintain and expand the miles of trails located at the outdoor, experiential education and recreation facility. More


University will host ‘Fresh Check Day’ to promote student mental health

With fun activities and a supportive atmosphere, the university’s Fresh Check Day will serve as an uplifting way of promoting awareness and discussions about mental health and suicide prevention. More


SIU Today will take a break

There will be no SIU Today on Monday, Sept. 4, due to the Labor Day holiday. We will resume on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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