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SIU Today - October 30, 2025

SIU’s Simon Institute co-hosts panel on the future of higher education in Illinois 

SIU Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, in partnership with the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, will host a panel discussion Tuesday, Nov. 4, looking at the future of higher education in the state. “The Future of Higher Education in Illinois: Dollars, Demographics, and Technology” is from 5:30-7 p.m. in the SIU Student Center, Ballroom B.

City of Carbondale, SIU to hold Veterans Day ceremony  

To honor SIU and Southern Illinois veterans who served their country in the U.S. armed forces, the City of Carbondale and SIU Carbondale will recognize Veterans Day on Nov. 11 at the flagpole at South Normal Avenue and West Grand Avenue on the SIU campus.

SIU’s International Guitar Festival features classical guitarist Marcos Vinicius 

The 10th edition of the School of Music’s International Guitar Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1, will feature internationally acclaimed Brazilian classical guitarist Marcos Vinicius. The performance at the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall also features guest participation by Isaac Lausell, associate professor of music and director of jazz studies.

SIU Health Law Moot Court to examine ADA, mental health issues

Law school students from around the country will compete this weekend as the SIU Simmons Law School hosts the National Health Law Moot Court competition to argue a fictitious case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Reminder: Help choose Homecoming 2026 

After a wonderful celebration of our Saluki spirit last week, faculty and staff are encouraged to help select when next year’s Homecoming will be. Please take a moment to vote for the date you think will work best. Votes need to be submitted by 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. 

Reminder: Mandatory annual Ethics Act training is underway

Mandatory 2025 annual Ethics Act training for all SIU Carbondale faculty, staff, graduate assistants, undergraduate assistants, volunteers, student workers and extra help workers takes place until closing at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31 on the D2L platform. School of Medicine employees located on the Carbondale campus will complete training using HealthStream.

Busy times for Saluki sports 

The Saluki Hall of Fame induction ceremony; commemorating Saluki baseball’s winningest coach, the late Richard “Itchy” Jones; honoring the nation’s veterans with the Salute to Service Sweepstakes, and christening the Steve Wells Production Studio — in addition to on-field contests — have provided a busy time for Saluki Athletics. On the court this week, the Saluki women’s volleyball team hosts a pair of matches at Davies Gym. They face Drake at 6 p.m. today, Oct. 30, and Northern Iowa at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. The Saluki men’s basketball team hosts McKendree University at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at Banterra Center. The Saluki women’s basketball team hosts Lewis University at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Banterra Center on Elementary Day. Be sure to check team schedules and other news at siusalukis.com.