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Partnership benefits SIU, local carpenters

A partnership between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Carpenters’ District Council of Greater St. Louis and Vicinity is a win-win deal for Touch of Nature Environmental Center and the carpenters.

WOW camps will introduce youths to the outdoors

Adventure, excitement and hands-on learning is the priority at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center Wild Outdoor Week (WOW) summer camps.

Hearing on redistricting in Illinois is May 30

The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a public hearing next week to discuss legislative redistricting in Illinois.

Student-founded business earns startup award

A growing business founded by three former Southern Illinois University Carbondale students and grown through assistance from the University is a winner in the Arch Grants 2013 Global Startup Competition.

McLeod summer theater lineup offers hit musicals

The McLeod Summer Playhouse at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will put a sizzle into the region’s summer activities with some of the most popular and well-known musicals.

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13.05.25 14:30 GENERAL - Community Cinema: The Revolutionary Optimist - Saturday May 25, 2013 starting at 2:30 pm

Community Cinema: The Revolutionary Optimist Carbondale Public Library, 405 W. Main WSIU and the Carbondale Public Library present "The Revolutionary Optimist," a free film screening of the 20...

13.05.25 18:00 ALUMNI - San Diego Club Alumni Dinner - Saturday May 25, 2013 starting at 6:00 pm

San Diego Club Alumni Dinner The San Diego Club of the SIU Alumni Association invites you to attend a dinner at Mangia Italiano. Come out and join fellow alumni and friends for a casual dinner. ...

13.05.25 18:30 ALUMNI - SIU Day With The Kane County Cougars - Saturday May 25, 2013 starting at 6:30 pm

SIU Day With The Kane County Cougars The Chicagoland Chapter of the SIU Alumni Association invites you to enjoy VIP treatment when you attend SIU Day with the Kane County Cougars. Come join fellow...

13.05.26 19:30 GENERAL - Public Astronomy Observation - Sunday May 26, 2013 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm @ Neckers Building Astronomy Observation Deck

Free Public Astronomy Observation hosted by the SIU Carbondale Physics Department on the Neckers rooftop observation deck. Just after sunset, Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury will be grouped tightly togeth...

13.06.05 13:00 STUDENT CENTER - Stained Glass Stepping Stone workshop - Wednesday June 5, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Student Center Craft Shop

Make a stepping stone of your own design. Use stained glass as a mosaic on concrete circular tiles. Cost: $20 includes materials. $10 extra per each additional stone. Minimum 2 Maximum 6...

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With help from parents and an inventive friend, Travis Mundy has his freedom

Helping a hurt friend stay alive on a bike the size of a compact car turned out to be no biggie for Cruit, 29, a Realtor with Bill Mundy’s Real Estate Shoppe firm and something of a wizard with technology. He’s just finished up a degree in electronic system technology at Southern Illinois University and is a technical sergeant in the Illinois Air National Guard.

Inaugural ‘Forever SIU’ celebrates Class of 2013

A festive event celebrating the accomplishments of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Class of 2013 is set for Friday, May 10. The inaugural “Forever SIU: A Commencement Celebration,” will offer graduating seniors and their families the opportunity to gather for fun and refreshments the evening before commencement. The event is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the SIU Arena parking lot.

Academic Excellence Ceremony

Southern Illinois University students, faculty, and staff gathered Monday, April 29th to recognize the academic achievement of students who will be graduating with honors at the close of the Spring 2013 semester.

Faith Miller wins Sturgis public service award

In recognition of her extensive public service, she is the recipient of the 2013 Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award. The annual award, presented by the SIU Board of Trustees since 1980, recognizes SIU Carbondale employees for public service unrelated to their jobs. Named after a Metropolis native who served more than 30 years on the SIU Board, including a term as chairman from 1969 until retiring in 1971, the award carries a $750 cash prize. Sturgis passed away in 1972.

Chicago area students visit SIU Aviation

Little things help create the uniqueness of SIU’s aviation career day as more than 100 potential SIU aviation students from the Chicago area landed Saturday in a United Airlines Airbus A320 at Southern Illinois Airport.

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