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SIU Today - March 04, 2019

‘Celebrate’ Day of Giving on Wednesday

Join the SIU Carbondale community, alumni, parents, students and friends in supporting the university during Day of Giving festivities that start at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Full story

Going the extra mile: Automotive students involved with lithium battery research, development

Automotive technology students will be assisting a Scandinavian low speed vehicle and golf car manufacturer in research and development of improved lithium batteries for use in the company’s vehicles. Full story

Sturgis Public Service Award nomination deadline is Friday

Know someone who inspires you for their commitment to public service and community? The nomination deadline for the Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award is March 8. Full story

Faculty and staff regalia orders due by March 22

University Events and Protocol is announcing a faculty and staff regalia sale through Herff Jones, a national provider of custom regalia.  Full story

Get all your brain questions answered at SIU’s 2019 Brain Awareness Month 

With brain disorders and traumatic brain injuries increasing at record rates across the nation, a group of graduates are working to bring awareness to the topic with a full schedule of March events. Full story

Retired Lt. Colonel Kate Germano to speak at Celebrate Women reception 

Honor “Visionary Women” and help support scholarships during the 23rd annual “Celebrate Women: Honoring Inclusive Excellence” reception and awards ceremony, March 21. Full story

View this month’s ‘Saluki Watch Dawg’ 

The Department of Public Safety’s March 2019 issue of the ‘Saluki Watch Dawg’ is available. This month’s edition includes bicycle registration information, spring break safety tips, available crime prevention programs, identity theft safeguards, and mental health resources.