SIU Today - October 01, 2018

From the Chancellor

Saluki Success

Everywhere I turn, I am hearing great stories about Salukis doing amazing things. Fostering student success is at the core of our mission, and our many student achievements demonstrate that we are achieving that goal. Full story

Former ACLU president to discuss the need for ‘robust free speech’ 

Nadine Strossen, noted author and former president of the American Civil Liberties Union, will discuss the importance of allowing robust free speech rather than censoring even hateful messages. She speaks Wednesday at the SIU School of Law. Full story


Get tickets now for four-course dinner featuring locally grown or produced foods 

The university’s Fall Farm to Fork dinner highlights some of those local items in a meal prepared by an expert chef and staff. The dinner is set for 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 24. Full story


State historian lecture will focus on inspiring leaders in Illinois’ history 

As Illinois celebrates its bicentennial year, alumnus and state historian Samuel Wheeler will return to campus to discuss inspiring leaders in state history. Full story

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