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SIU Today - April 14, 2025

SIU to honor eight 2025 Excellence Award recipients

The university will recognize eight faculty and staff members for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching and service with the 2025 Excellence Awards at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium.

Compensation 2030 open forums set for May 7

Human Resources invites faculty and staff to attend a Compensation 2030 open forum on May 7 to learn about the staff compensation study results as well as hear updates on the timelines and next steps.

School of Theater and Dance ends season with ‘Urinetown: The Musical’ 

A satirical musical that touches on topics, including the legal system, capitalism and privatization of resources, all wrapped around the use of toilets, comes to McLeod Theater, April 24-27. The Tony Award-winning “Urinetown: The Musical” closes out the 2024-2025 season.

Saluki Takeover Tour hosts large crowds, connects with local students

The first week of the Saluki Takeover Tour Southern Illinois saw Chancellor Austin Lane and other SIU officials visit high schools and hold receptions celebrating with hundreds of students, community members, alumni and friends throughout the region. The tour continues through April 22.

Gower Translational Research Center dedicated

The impact made by Bob and Beth Gower will be forever imprinted into the university’s future at the Gower Translational Research Center. An April 11 ribbon cutting and naming ceremony honored the $2.5 million gift by the couple to support the research activities taking place across campus.

Enjoy adventure, fun and more at Touch of Nature’s first Friends and Family Camp 

A unique, memory-making opportunity awaits at the inaugural Friends and Family Camp May 2-4, brought to you by the Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center. This all-inclusive weekend is filled with fun, relaxation and activities galore.

Conversation of Understanding on April 22 features graduating students

A virtual Conversation of Understanding on Tuesday, April 22, will feature four graduating student panelists from throughout the SIU System. “From SIU to the World: Insights from the Class of 2025” is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. via the SIU System YouTube channel.

Photojournalism students’ talents featured in book highlighting Alto Pass, Cobden

The work by SIU Carbondale photojournalism students who used an April 2024 weekend workshop to chronicle the people and events in Cobden and Alto Pass is now available. The 86-page soft-cover book costs $20, and proceeds will go to help fund a 2026 weekend workshop.

Paul Simon Institute hosts lecture on school safety, crime perception

Nicole Rader, a nationally recognized expert in criminology and criminal justice, will present a lecture on areas, including school safety and the role that gender plays in fear of crime at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in the Student Center’s Old Main Lounge. A reception begins at 5 p.m.

Get your tickets for third annual Saluki Ball

Tickets remain available for the third annual Saluki Ball on Saturday, April 26, in the Student Center Ballrooms. Glenn and Jo Poshard are presenting sponsors, and Moneta — led by Saluki alumni Diane Compardo and Ron Wienstroer — is serving as this year’s cocktail hour sponsor. Proceeds benefit SIU students who need assistance with their bursar bills to ensure they can stay enrolled in classes. Learn more about tickets.

SIU supports students’ emotional health with Salukis Care Day on April 16

Salukis Care Day on Wednesday, April 16, is all about enhancing the emotional wellness of students and helping them de-stress so they can thrive and succeed. Faner Plaza will be filled with a variety of fun and meaningful activities for students from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.