SIU Today - December 06, 2021

Fall 2021 commencement is Saturday

The academic achievements of 1,400 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students and recent graduates will be celebrated at fall 2021 commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Banterra Center.


Public media veteran takes the helm as WSIU executive director

Fred Martino, who has more than two decades experience in public media – including the last 13 years directing content for KRWG Public Media at New Mexico State University – starts today (Dec. 6) as executive director for WSIU Public Broadcasting Service, the broadcasting arm of SIU Carbondale.


View this month’s ‘Saluki Watch Dawg’ 

The Department of Public Safety’s December 2021 issue of the “Saluki Watch Dawg” is available. This month’s edition includes information on hazardous weather preparedness; online safety reminders; tips for driving safely in winter and cold weather; crime reporting options; end-of-semester residence hall guidelines, and Department of Public Safety service awards.


Volunteers needed to review Chancellor’s Scholarship candidates

The Financial Aid Office invites faculty and staff to be a part of the selection process for the fall 2022 class of Chancellor Scholarship recipients.


Encourage fall semester graduates to complete survey

Faculty and staff are being asked by the Career Development Center to remind students of a survey for undergraduate and graduate students who are planning to graduate this week.


SIU Today holiday schedule 

The last SIU Today issue before winter break is Thursday, Dec. 9. SIU Today will resume in January.

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