Southern Illinois University | Friday, May 3, 2024
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SIU’s Pancake Study Jam is Sunday - When finals loom, Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty and staff go all the way to provide support for students facing this stressful time of year. This weekend, students will be able to avail themselves of a studious – and delicious – tradition.
Nearly 1,850 students will be honored at SIU Carbondale commencement exercises - The academic achievements of nearly 1,850 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2024 commencement exercises May 10-11.
Media advisory: New teacher graduate pinning ceremony - The newest group of 87 graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Teacher Education Programs will be recognized during a special pinning ceremony at 5 p.m. May 8 at Shryock Auditorium.
SIU’s Small Business Development Center named Illinois SBDC of the Year - The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 2024 Illinois SBDC of the Year, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. The prestigious award will be presented during a special public ceremony at 10 a.m. May 2 at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, 1740 Innovation Drive.
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute to probe future of local news with MacArthur Foundation president - John Palfrey, president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Monday, May 6, for a virtual conversation on challenges confronting philanthropy and a major initiative to bolster local news organizations across the United States.
Analysis of 2024 ‘active threat’ training - The 2024 annual emergency exercises were successful, allowing professionals in several campus departments to ascertain how the university provides services for its community in the hours after an immediate threat to safety has passed, officials say.
SIU Automotive student to show off skills in international competition - Since he was a child, Nathan Bulthuis has been “taking stuff apart and working with my hands.” That acumen will allow Bulthuis, a junior in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Automotive, to show his skills on an international stage this fall.
‘Parallels’ to feature requiem, folksongs at SIU’s Shryock Auditorium April 30 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Choral Union, Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra will showcase their talents on Tuesday, April 30, in Shryock Auditorium.
SIU dental hygiene students get specialized laser, community dentistry certifications - The Southern Illinois University Carbondale students were amazed and excited as they aimed their lasers for the first time at chicken wings, carrots, tomatoes and hot dogs. The tasty treats were actually tools the senior dental hygiene students were using to earn a special laser certification.
Celebrate the region’s new businesses during SIU’s Small Business Spotlight May 2 - During National Small Business Week, the Small Business Spotlight at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the launch of new businesses in the region.
SIU Student Employee of the Year and other outstanding student workers honored - Pearl Williams of Chicago is the 2023-2024 Student Employee of the Year at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Williams is a senior fashion studies major and has worked at Rainbow’s End Child Development Center on campus since October 2021.
Shryock Auditorium hosts SIU Jazz Ensemble on May 4 - The premiere of works aimed at emphasizing the importance of peace will be featured by the SIU Jazz Ensemble at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium in a free, public concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4.
Memorial service for former Chancellor Goldman is May 5 - A memorial service for former SIU Carbondale Chancellor Samuel Goldman will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in the Student Center Ballrooms.
SIU conducts drill on second phase of ‘active threat’ emergency - Southern Illinois University Carbondale conducted its annual emergency exercises today (April 24) with a different scenario: what happens in the four hours after the immediate danger has passed and people need services.
SIU Carbondale awards 2024 Provost’s Scholarships to community college students - Twelve high achieving community college students from Illinois have received Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2024 Provost’s Scholarships, which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years.
SIU awards nearly $173K in Green Fund grants, honors students for sustainability - Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrated Earth Day this week by awarding almost $173,000 in Green Fund grants to 15 diverse project. The projects run the gamut, from establishing a pawpaw research orchard to creating a multipurpose butterfly garden to adding more water bottle refill stations to improving energy efficiency.
Signup underway for SIU’s free Summer Tutoring Camp for grades 3-8 - A free Summer Tutoring Camp is being offered at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Education to students in grades 3-8 from many area school districts through the Illinois Tutoring Initiative, and signup is now underway.
Local business sponsors sought for Taste of Carbondale at SIU - Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce are partnering to produce a special event during Saluki Startup, the giant campus welcome festival held each August for new and returning students.
SIU Aviation students receive scholarships from The Boeing Company - Fifteen students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized School of Aviation recently received scholarships from Boeing to enhance their education.
Media advisory: SIU plans active threat exercises April 24 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale will hold active threat exercises from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 24, to assess and improve how various teams work together to respond to an emergency.
Lecture on April 25 focuses on visual culture, science in early modern Europe - Alexandra Challenger, an adjunct professor and reference associate in Florida State University’s Special Collections and Archives, will present “Eclipsing Boundaries: Visual Culture and Science in Early Modern Europe,” on Thursday, April 25, in SIU Carbondale’s Sharp Museum Auditorium. The 6 p.m. lecture is free and open to the public.
Hitting the mark: SIU’s Fashion Studies program prepares for April 25 show - Southern Illinois University Carbondale fashion design majors Lennon Adams and Jada Russell are working feverishly at their tables, knowing that the clock is ticking.
Three SIU seniors share 2024 Rickert-Ziebold art award - Three graduating seniors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design are sharing the university’s most prestigious art prize — the Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award.
Media Advisory: Naturalization ceremony set for April 19 at SIU - Reporters, photographers and news crews are welcome to join about 60 of the nation’s newest citizens at a naturalization ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Simmons Law School.
HR new employee onboarding is delayed - Human Resources’ new employee onboarding platform for both employees and hiring managers scheduled for May 1 is being delayed as is a live online April 29 training session for hiring managers. Hiring managers and anyone involved in the hiring process should continue to onboard new university hires as is presently being done.
Faculty, staff sought for May 11 commencement volunteers - Volunteer opportunities are available for faculty, staff and members of the community who would like to assist graduating Salukis as they celebrate their accomplishments during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commencement exercises at Banterra Center on May 11.
Faculty, staff eligible for youth summer soccer camp discounts - SIU Women’s Soccer is offering a special discount for upcoming camps for children of SIU Carbondale faculty and staff.
SIU’s School of Theater and Dance to show farce ‘Criminal Genius’ - A play about what can happen when you don’t take responsibility comes to the Southern Illinois University Carbondale McLeod Theater stage next month.
SIU Carbondale School of Aviation names new director - Chien-tsung Lu, an associate professor in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University, will be the new director in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation. The appointment is effective July 1.
Saluki Takeover Tour stretches across Southern Illinois - The Saluki Takeover Tour of Southern Illinois is coming to a town near you.
