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Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize seven faculty and staff members for superior scholarship and creative endeavors, teaching and service with the 2022 Excellence Awards.
The Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra will present a musical extravaganza April 26 in Shryock Auditorium in a combined performance with the Southeast Missouri State University Symphony, plus an added ingredient — ensemble performances from Carbondale Community High School as students showcase their Fine Arts Night presentation.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s diverse campus history has sparked entertaining legends, stories and questions that are passed down from generation to generation. The SIU Alumni Association saw an opportunity to dig deep and get some real answers. “Saluki Sleuths” is a new mini documentary series uncovering the truth through interviews with campus experts and research from university archives.
Thirty-eight Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate and undergraduate students were inducted into the university’s chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society during a ceremony in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium on April 11.
A partnership led by Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of just 22 groups across the country chosen to receive technical assistance to plan and lead transitions to clean energy at the community level. The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded the Communities Local Energy Action Program (LEAP) Pilot Program assistance to Growing Jackson County Through Clean Energy Development, a diverse 16-member coalition. Nationally, up to $16 million has been allocated for the program.
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - SC Bowling
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM - FANR Faner Hall 1526 Public talk with artist Jerry Monteith of University Museum exhibit Parting Shots.
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM - ITCHY Abe Martin Field
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM - SHRY Auditorium
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - SC Bowling
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