SIU Today - October 09, 2017
Online ethics training starts Oct. 16
Mandatory online 2017 ethics training for all permanent SIU faculty, staff, and graduate assistants takes place Oct. 16 – Nov. 7 on the training website. More
School of Music presents inaugural Southern Illinois Piano Festival
The School of Music presents a new music festival this month, and it’s all about the keys. More
“The Russians are Coming!” highlights symphony season
The Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra presents an all-Russian season for 2017-18. “The Russians are Coming!” season includes five concerts, including the complete Nutcracker ballet. More
SBDC assisting SIU alumnus with new app and business
Celina Maniece is a proud double alumna so she was quick to partner with the university’s Small Business Development Center for help in developing, testing and marketing a new app and business. Her BizClips project, which also involves SIU students and local businesses, seeks to connect businesses, professionals and consumers through video-based imagery. More
Touch of Nature to offer outdoor living skills courses
Touch of Nature Environmental Center this month is offering a series of courses that show how to live, function and participate in recreational activities in the great outdoors. More
State Universities Civil Service Advisory Committee election update
The planned State Universities Civil Service Advisory Committee election set for Oct. 17 will not be necessary as only one candidate, Shari Garnett, Recreational Sports and Services, petitioned to fill the vacancy. According to the State Universities Civil Service Advisory Committee bylaws to the Merit Board, when the total number of petitions filed equals the number of vacancies to be filled, an election is not necessary. Garnett’s term will begin Jan. 1, 2018 and expire Dec. 31, 2021.
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