SIU Today - October 23, 2017
Chancellor’s Open Forum presentation is available
Video and text of Chancellor Carlo Montemagno’s Oct. 19 Open Forum on academic program structure are available online. During the forum, the chancellor stressed that nothing in the academic proposal is final. Feedback and further ideas are welcome and encouraged. Learn more at chancellor.siu.edu/Vision2025.
Fiscal year 2019 holiday schedule
Here is the official schedule of holidays recognized for the 2019 fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2018. The listing shows the holiday date, holiday name, day of the week the holiday falls on, and explanation for the holiday.
Inventory tagging rules changes
A recent state rule change regarding the marking and inventory of university equipment will immediately result in tagging changes. More
Honorary degree/service award nominations due Wednesday
The deadline for honorary degrees and distinguished service award nominations is Wednesday, Oct. 25. Honorary degrees are presented to individuals who have made outstanding scholarly contributions or are of considerable renown in any field of activity. Distinguished Service Awards honor individuals who have contributed to Southern Illinois, the state, nation, world or the university. More
Flu immunizations available Wednesday
The Jackson County Health Department will administer free flu immunizations for all active and retired SIU Carbondale employees, as well as surviving spouses in a state-sponsored health plan on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the Student Recreation Center Alumni Lounge. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) will provide the immunizations through Nov. 15. More
Lineup set for Devil’s Kitchen Literary Festival
The 21st annual Devil’s Kitchen Literary Festival comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 25-27. More
Multidisciplinary research symposium will look at emerging technologies
The fourth ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium, hosted by the College of Applied Sciences and Arts, focuses on faculty and student research. More
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