SIU Today - February 15, 2021
Virtual Big Muddy Film Festival 2021 will include smartphone entries
The 43rd Big Muddy Film Festival, set for March 17-31, will be a virtual event featuring competitive films in documentary, animation, experimental, narrative categories and a new area, films shot with smartphones.
Black History Month celebrations continue
Several virtual discussions and documentaries are among upcoming events as the university’s celebration of Black History Month continues.
Simon Institute hosts presidential historian, author Alexis Coe on Friday
Alexis Coe, a presidential historian for CNN, will discuss her writings and two books during a virtual discussion on Friday, Feb. 19, hosted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.
Upcoming University Honors virtual forums set
The University Honors Program will be hosting two virtual forums, including a conversation that features a new book written by Jean-Pierre Reed, an associate professor in sociology.
Register now for SIU’s Give Kids a Smile on March 12
Registration is open for the dental hygiene program’s “Give Kids a Smile Day.”
Touch of Nature is offering high ropes/elements course training
The Touch of Nature Environmental Center is hosting a specialized high ropes/elements training course, April 19-22, giving people the chance to earn their Association of Challenge Course Technology certifications.
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