SIU Today - October 05, 2017

Chancellor to host open forum

Faculty and staff are invited to an open forum with Chancellor Carlo Montemagno to discuss the reemergence of SIU. The forum takes place from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, in the SIU Student Center Auditorium.


Malting facility to expand fermentation program

Barley cultivation and malting are now coming to the Fermentation Science Institute. More


SURS general retirement session is Oct. 18 

A State Universities Retirement System (SURS) general retirement session for university employees is Oct. 18. This presentation is for all SURS Tier I and Tier 2 participants. More


Homecoming celebrates Saluki ‘Heroes, Myths and Traditions’ 

The time-honored Saluki odyssey known as Homecoming returns Oct. 8-15 featuring favorite events of old and some exciting new happenings. More


Political science internship to honor Barb Brown

An internship offered by the Department of Political Science is being renamed to honor the life and legacy of a longtime local, state and national political figure and public servant. More


SIU Press holds annual homecoming book sale

University Press’ annual Homecoming Book Sale is Oct. 12-13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More


‘Breaking the Surface’ paddling event is cancelled

Breaking the Surface, a free community paddling event originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, at Touch of Nature Environmental Center, has been cancelled. More

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