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SIU Today - July 10, 2025

SIU prof seeks to transform ag waste into ‘holy grail of CO2 capture’

Saikat Talapatra, a professor in the School of Physics and Applied Physics, recently received a Fulbright fellowship to develop CO2-capture materials made from agricultural waste products in India.

Fastest-charging EV stations to be installed on the SIU campus

SIU Carbondale today (July 10) demonstrated its commitment to sustainability, with the SIU Board of Trustees’ approval to install three public Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations.

Occupational therapy doctoral program earns accreditation 

SIU Carbondale’s occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program recently earned the maximum seven-year accreditation for a new program from the Accreditation for Occupational Therapy Education

Showcase SIU at the Du Quoin State Fair on Aug. 30

Academic units, departments, student organizations and individuals will have an opportunity to showcase the great programs and services that SIU Carbondale provides to our region and beyond as a part of SIU Day at the Du Quoin State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Paul Simon Institute hosts public service advocate Max Stier

Max Stier, president and CEO of the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, will join SIU Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation at 1 p.m. Monday, July 14.

Required human rights posters available

The SIU Carbondale Office of Equity and Compliance reminds departments that posters outlining sexual harassment laws and policies are available for download on its website. The Illinois Department of Human Rights requires the posters be placed in an accessible location. 

SIU’s SBDC welcomes public to 40th anniversary celebration July 16

The Illinois Small Business Development Center is celebrating 40 years of helping new and growing businesses at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center.

Last chance for kids to enjoy SIU’s 2025 summer camp fun

The clock is ticking but it’s not too late for youths to enjoy SIU Carbondale’s summer 2025 camp experience. A diverse array of academic, athletic, art, music, and outdoor and nature camps are available through early August for children from first grade through high school.

Brain health fair set for July 15 at the REC 

Everyone is invited to attend the inaugural free “10 Ways to Love Your Brain” Health and Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 15, at the Student Recreation Center.

SIU’s 2025 Ag Field Day set for July 17 in Belleville 

SIU Carbondale will host the 58th annual Ag Field Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, at SIU’s Belleville Research Center. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine.

Alumnus creates scholarships for math, computer science, mechanical engineering majors

Man Nguyen, a 1975 graduate from SIU Carbondale’s mathematics program, arrived in Carbondale in 1971 from Vietnam and pursued his dream. Retired from a career in information technology, Nguyen established the Man and Lien Nguyen Mathematics and Computer Science Scholarship Fund, which will provide two annual scholarships — one for a student majoring in mathematics or computer science and another for a student majoring in mechanical engineering.

New Arts Jazztet to perform Sunday 

Members of the New Arts Jazztet, a Southern Illinois jazz group comprising SIU faculty and guests, will perform at Jazz Vespers, an evening prayer service, at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Chautauqua St., Carbondale. NAJ was formed in 1984 by several School of Music faculty and has been in residence since that time. The performance will celebrate the music of Geri Allen, George Benson, Joe Henderson, Pat Metheny, Duke Pearson and Bobby Watson. The service will also be livestreamed on the Jazz Vespers at Epiphany Facebook page.