SIU Today - March 01, 2021

SIU Day of Giving brings excitement March 3

The fifth annual SIU Day of Giving on Wednesday is going fully virtual. Supporters are encouraged during the 24-hour event to visit siuday.siu.edu and make a gift of any amount. Contributions can be directed to any college, unit, program or initiative of the donor’s choice.


Saluki Athletics launches four-year giving campaign

A four-year, $25 million fundraising campaign will provide necessary funding to support the future of athletics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.


SIU earns Tree Campus Higher Education honors for a sixth straight year

Southern Illinois University Carbondale has earned national recognition as a 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education program, the sixth consecutive year the Arbor Day Foundation has honored the university for its commitment to effective forest management.


Simon Institute to discuss state’s legislative agenda with Senate President Don Harmon

Illinois State Senate President Don Harmon will offer his views on this year’s legislative agenda during a virtual discussion hosted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on March 8.


Student employment supervisor award nominations are open 

Faculty and staff can nominate a colleague to receive the Student Employment Supervisor of the Year award presented by the university’s Student Employment Office. Nominations are judged on mentoring, professionalism and leadership provided to student employees. Thae nomination deadline is March 12. More information and the nomination form is available on the student employment supervisor award page.

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