SIU Today - April 08, 2019
SIU to give honorary degree to Thanu Kulachol, president emeritus of Bangkok University
President emeritus of Bangkok University and former senator of Thailand Thanu Kulachol will receive an honorary degree on May 11 during the commencement ceremony. Full story
New Student Programs seeking volunteers
Faculty and staff have an opportunity to welcome new students and their guests this year through New Student Orientation programs. Full story
Morton-Kenney lecture to examine worldwide increase in civil wars and impact on the United States
An expert on international security whose emphasis is on political violence and civil wars will discuss the recent surge in civil wars worldwide and its impact on the United States on Thursday. Full story
Seminar to look at steamship's historic transatlantic crossing
A seminar on Tuesday will examine the historic transatlantic crossing by a steamship nearly 200 years ago and the design for the vessel that accomplished the feat. Full story
Sign up now for Camp Little Giant, where people with disabilities ‘can do’
Camp Little Giant, a place where people of virtually all ages and abilities can enjoy a real summer camp experience, is now accepting registrations for the 2019 summer season. Full story
TECC Day 2019 to focus on technology creativity, security and accessibility
A workshop on Saturday hosted by Tech Dawgs, a registered student organization within the School of Information Systems and Applied Technologies, will provide information on technology security, design and operations. Full story
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