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Jackson/Williamson survey shows mixed opinions

A new poll of residents in Jackson and Williamson counties shows mixed feelings about life, education and work in Southern Illinois.

Student initiative brings 300 ‘cheer baskets’

Thanks to the generosity of many people and the hard work of the Social Work Student Alliance at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, many area families received spring cheer baskets.

Conference on Chinese Thought is April 25-26

The Department of Philosophy at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host the 10th annual Midwest Conference on Chinese Thought this weekend as Asian American Heritage Month comes to a close.

Library will host ‘Civil War 150’ exhibit

“Civil War 150,” a traveling exhibit that traces major events of the Civil War through the eyes and words of those who lived through it, comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library starting next week.

Saluki baseball to host faculty-staff appreciation night

Saluki baseball will hold a faculty-staff appreciation night when they take on Southeast Missouri State at 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, at Itchy Jones Stadium.

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Drop, Trickle, Flow - Interactive Installation - Thursday April 24, 2014 starting at 8:00 am @ Rotunda, Morris Library

Interactive installation by Karla Berry (Radio, TV, Digital Media) and Don Barth (MCMA), part of Imagining Geographies....

Open Campus Sexual Harassment Training - Thursday April 24, 2014 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Lindegren Room 133

This training will focus on the University's sexual harassment policy and procedures; the laws (Title IX and Title VII) that define what is and what isn't sexual harassment in higher education and emp...

Public Astronomy Observation (Solar) - Thursday April 24, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Neckers Observation Deck

Free public astronomy observation hosted by the SIU Carbondale Physics Department on the Neckers rooftop observation deck. Solar observation in celebration of National Physics Day. Children accompani...

"Inside Job" film & discussion - Thursday April 24, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Lesar Law Building, Auditorium

Showing of the film "Inside Job," followed by a discussion with Hester Pierce, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and Assistant Professor of Law Lucian Dervan. S...

Recycle Wine Bottles - Thursday April 24, 2014 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm @ Craft Shop

Make your own hydroponic planter, wind chime, slumped bottle, or whatever you want to make with them by upcycling a wine bottle. We will show you how to cut a wine bottle and set up for hydroponic gro...

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Media Advisory: Fashion showcase/runway show

Reporters, photographers and camera crews are welcome to attend the annual student showcase and runway fashion show presented by seniors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Fashion Design and Merchandising program. The event is Thursday, April 24, in Student Center Ballroom D.

MidAmerica Healthcare Executives Honor Moore

One of HCM's finest, Elizabeth Moore, receives recognition from the MidAmerica Healthcare Executives (chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)).Thanks to Bart Millstead, Administrator of Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), for presenting the award.

SIU students beautify Carbondale in honor of 'Austin's Day'

SIU students and faculty spent the day making Carbondale a little more beautiful in honor of students that were in the midst of school shootings. The SIU Student Healthcare Management Association took part in digging a garden and cleaned up trash in support Austin's Day. The event was organized in Carbondale to also honor SIUC Health Care Management alumni Christina Meo, which survived a school shooting at the University of Northern Illinois. Students say it is turning a negative event into a positive while helping those in their area.

Fashion show to highlight student creations

The annual student showcase and runway fashion show presented by seniors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Fashion Design and Merchandising program will help shake off these late winter doldrums. Nine student designers, including one male student, are working feverishly on their ensembles of clothing for young women and men for the runway fashion show, which starts at 7 p.m. April 24 in Student Center Ballroom D. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

Security dawgs finish fourth in the Midwest

SIU Carbondale, which won the Illinois Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in February, competed against the top teams from Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin, along with one “at-large” team from the region. The ‘Security Dawgs’ are a registered student organization.

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