SIU Today - May 11, 2020

Athletes and law enforcement can benefit from SIU research, especially during social distancing

With many organized sports team practices put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts by university researchers to hone high-tech ways to improve athletes’ high-speed decision-making skills are proving even more valuable.

SIU Carbondale virtual commencement ceremony features alumnus Bob Odenkirk

Traditional commencement ceremonies may have been postponed, but Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates were recognized May 9 in a virtual ceremony featuring remarks by comedian, actor, writer, director and producer Bob Odenkirk.

Simon Institute to host former U.N. and Swedish diplomat in virtual talk 

Former United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson will participate in a virtual discussion Thursday hosted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.

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