SIU Today - June 02, 2022

Helpful information on mental health

Jaime Clark, Student Health Services director, provides tips for people to be aware, stay connected and seek help for themselves and others if needed. And she dispels myths about suicide.


Saluki Pride: Amir Sadeghpour researches resiliency and sustainability within agriculture

Amir Sadeghpour’s dedication to teaching earned him the 2022 Early Career Faculty Excellence Award. An assistant professor in the School of Agricultural Sciences, Sadeghpour has brought in over $3.9 million in external funding through his grant writing efforts, has introduced meaningful new classes to the SIU program in modern soil science and is an active mentor to graduate students. Nominating a colleague is easy; simply .


Sign up now for SIU’s second annual Saluki Triathlon on June 18

The Saluki Triathlon is coming to campus on June 18, and all are welcome to participate.


Author Jennifer Close to discuss new Chicago-based novel

Chicago native Jennifer Close will discuss her new book, which takes place in the city, in a virtual event on Wednesday, June 8, hosted by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.

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