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SIU Today - September 10, 2026

SIU strengthens student success collaboration with Georgia State

SIU Carbondale leaders met Sept. 1 with Timothy M. Renick, founding executive director of the National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University in Atlanta, to discuss SIU’s progress in student retention.

SIU professor creating AI-based portal to support earlier Lyme disease evaluation

Using artificial intelligence, Kim Chulis, a clinical assistant professor, is developing LymeSignal AI: Early Signal Navigator. It’s a patient-centric tool to track and document symptoms and other relevant information, aimed at helping patients and clinicians have earlier, better-informed conversations.

Heisner and Nolan families are SIU’s 2026 Families of the Year

Two Southern Illinois families have been selected as the 2026 Saluki Family of the Year winners and will be honored during Saluki Family Weekend, Sept. 11-13.

Simon Institute hosts former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Tuesday

Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger will visit SIU Carbondale on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for an evening discussion on leadership, public service and his experiences in both government and the military. Kinzinger will speak from 6 to 7 p.m. in Student Center Ballroom B.

Reminder: 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb is Friday

There is still time to register for the 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb at Banterra Center. The workout session begins at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and commemorates the 25th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in the nation’s history and pays tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.

Kent Tritle organ recital at SIU on Sept. 25 is canceled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Marianne Webb and David N. Bateman Distinguished Organ Recital Series featuring New York Philharmonic organist Kent Tritle on Friday, Sept. 25, at SIU Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium, is canceled. A reschedule date is to be determined.

Registration open for SIU’s fall arts and crafts workshops, open to the public

SIU invites artists of all skill levels—from beginners to experts—to express their creativity at the Craft Shop’s annual fall workshop series. The workshops run from Friday, Sept. 11 through Nov. 17.

SIU celebrates National Student Parent Month

September is National Student Parent Month, and SIU Carbondale has events planned to honor the unique experiences of students who balance academics with the additional responsibilities of being a parent or caregiver. The first event is today (Sept. 10) from 2-4 p.m. at the Student Center Starbucks.

SIU Micro Imaging and Analysis Center open house is this Friday

The SIU Micro Imaging and Analysis Center is hosting an open house for the university community from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.

Sixth annual Saluki Takeover Tour makes first stop in Atlanta

SIU Carbondale made its first Saluki Takeover Tour stop in Atlanta Sept. 1-4, kicking off the sixth annual tour with four days of student recruitment, educational outreach and alumni engagement across the metropolitan area. More than 200 alumni, donors, university leaders and friends of SIU attended the Chancellor’s Reception on Sept. 2.

Southern Illinois String Quartet to perform at SIU on Sept. 11

A string quartet, comprising faculty and guest artists from SIU Carbondale’s School of Music, Bucknell University and Loyola University Chicago will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the SIU Old Baptist Foundation.

Illinois Ethics Matters newsletter is available

The latest Illinois Ethics Matters newsletter for August 2026 is available. The Office of Executive Inspector General publishes the newsletter to keep state employees informed of current issues relating to ethics. Previous ethics newsletters are also available. The SIU System Ethics Office website is siusystem.edu/ethics.

Family Weekend features football, soccer

In the 94th meeting between the two squads, the Saluki football team faces regional rival Southeast Missouri State University at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Saluki Stadium in the “War for the Wheel.” The Saluki women’s soccer team hosts SIU Edwardsville at 6 p.m. today (Sept. 10) at the Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex. Be sure to check team schedules at siusalukis.com.  

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, Sept. 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 feature works by Harold Blanchard, Joe Davidian, Bokani Dyer, Sonny Fortune, Wayne Shorter and Horace Silver. The service will also be livestreamed on the Jazz Vespers at Epiphany Facebook page.