SIU Today - December 09, 2019

Geory Kurtzhals leads the pack toward a more sustainable future at SIU 

What happens when a practical engineer and a passionate biologist connect and find themselves raising a family on a southern Indiana farm surrounded by the Hoosier National Forest?


SIU Carbondale Chancellor Search Underway 

The advisory committee leading a search for the next chancellor of Southern Illinois University Carbondale is soliciting applications and nominations for the position. Materials should be submitted by Dec. 31 to ensure the committee’s full consideration.


Planned internet outage on campus set for Dec. 27 

On December 27, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) has scheduled a 20-hour window for major network maintenance. Network access will be sporadic throughout the day, with some areas affected longer than others.


View this month’s ‘Saluki Watch Dawg’

The Department of Public Safety’s December 2019 issue of the “Saluki Watch Dawg” is available. This month’s edition includes details about online safety; winter weather preparedness tips; crime or incident reporting options; residence hall closing information, and departmental awards.


SIU Today holiday schedule reminder 

The last SIU Today issue prior to the Christmas break will be Thursday. SIU Today will resume on Jan. 6.

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