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SIU to celebrate LGBTQ History Month

Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize October as LGBTQ History Month with a number of special activities and programs.

Frank Gambale headlines Guitar Festival

Frank Gambale is the headlining guest at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Guitar Festival 2016, Third Edition.

Outdoor Adventures offers fall, winter excursions

Two special opportunities to explore scenic America are available to students and community members through Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Outdoor Adventures during coming months.

SIU to offer drone certification course

A two-day course at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in November will allow drone operators to gain Federal Aviation Administration certification to operate unmanned aircraft systems.

Lewin to serve as interim associate chancellor for diversity

Interim Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Brad Colwell today (Sept. 22) announced the appointment of Elizabeth Lewin to serve as interim associate chancellor for diversity.

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8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Student Center Solicitation North #3

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Student Health Center: Student Dental Services, located inside the Student Health Center, is offering SIU students SEALANT SCREENINGS on Wednesday, September 28th, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the last appointment being at 3 p.m. Your SEALANT visit includes: - any necessary X-rays - FREE SEALANT APPLICATION - quick application without anesthesia SEALANTS make your life easier because: - deep fissure sealants help prevent cavities - sealed teeth are EASIER TO CLEAN. A limited number of appointments are available. To schedule your appointment, contact Student Dental Services at 618/536-2421. Individuals with disabilities are welcomed. Call 618/453-5738 to request accommodations.

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Morris Library Hall of Presidents Exhibit Space What did Americans read for cheap thrills before the comic book era? Welcome to the world of Dime Novels and Penny Dreadfuls--colorful magazines for the masses promising action-filled tales of heroes and villains. A new exhibit in the Hall of Presidents and Chancellors explores this world of lurid adventure. Curator David Bond chose examples from our own collection--titles like Brave and Bold Weekly, Pluck and Luck, Work and Win and the Buffalo Bill Weekly--to illustrate the heyday of this low-brow literature. Enjoy the evocative covers and learn why civic leaders condemned the genre as a pathway to depravity. Open to the public weekdays from 8:30 to 4:30.

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11:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Student Center Solicitation North #3

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Plane pull fundraiser for Special Olympics

Teams of eight people had to work together to try and pull a 737 aircraft - twelve feet. Fifteen teams from all over southern Illinois and the metro-east participated. This is the first time a plane pull has been held in our region, but organizers describe it as the perfect place for one.

You can now earn an SIU aviation degree in Pennsylvania

Through a new partnership between the Community College of Beaver County in Pennsylvania and SIU, the college’s aviation program graduates can earn a bachelor’s degree in aviation management without leaving the county.

Students Earn Cybersecurity Scholarship

Nine students are receiving $1,000 scholarships from the Southern Illinois Collegiate Cyber Co-op, which includes SIU’s School of Information Systems and Applied Technologies and seven regional community colleges. Tom Imboden, associate professor in the School of Information Systems and Applied Technologies, said the program creates an incentive for students to study cybersecurity and pursue that as a career field.

CASA Diversity Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations go out to six CASA students who earned scholarships from Office of Associate Chancellor for Institutional Diversity.

Pact creates career path for Aviation students

An agreement with a St. Louis-based regional airline will provide a career path for Southern Illinois University Carbondale aviation students interested in becoming professional pilots. The university will sign an agreement to participate in Trans States Airlines’ “Aviators Program.” The agreement will offer a career path for students after they graduate from SIU Carbondale.

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Student Cyber Defense Competition 10/2/2016 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Fontbonne University: The CANSec (formerly, KanSec) workshop brings together researchers and practitioners in networking and security-related fields in the central area of the US. Since spring of 2012, the workshop has attracted attendees from Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, etc. We have also invited speakers from Texas, Indiana, Colorado, South Carolina, Virginia, etc. The goal of the CANSec workshop is to provide a semi-annual forum to present research in all areas related to computer networking and security, as well as to promote interactions and collaborations between academia and industry. In order for us to keep you informed of updates regarding the CANSec workshop, please join our Google Group. On October 1st, 2016, we will host the 10th Central Area Networking and Security Workshop with a keynote speech, oral research presentations, student poster sessions, and a panel discussion. On October 2nd, 2016, we will have a “CANSec Invitational” student cyber-defense competition.

ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium 10/14/2016 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Transportation Education Center: This year, the focus of the Symposium turns to innovation and the emerging technologies that will (or have) served as a catalyst for progress, change, and evolution in the Applied Sciences and Arts. Faculty and students in these areas - Architecture + Design, Transportation, Information Systems + Applied Technologies, and Allied Health - are actively engaged in research motivated by a wide array of practical needs. The Symposium seeks to reveal the role technology is playing in this research and in the development of our environment.The Symposium is open to faculty, professionals, and students from any discipline, university, or professional organization. The Symposium will feature panel discussions, workshops, presentations, and posters centered on a variety of disciplines. The accepted entries have been selected to provide the best opportunities for students, academics, and practitioners to discuss current and emerging areas related to Applied Sciences and Arts.

Dental Professionals Seminar 10/21/2016 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Student Center, Auditorium / International Lounge: This informative one day seminar for dental professionals is sponsored by the SIU Carbondale Dental Hygiene Program. Both sessions will be presented by Lance Lambert, D.D.S. Dr. Lance Lambert grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1975. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology at Dartmouth College in 1979 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in 1983. He completed a general practice residency at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in 1984 and pediatric specialty training at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh in 1986. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. In addition to founding this private dental practice over 25 years ago, he taught for over 28 years in the Post-graduate Pediatric Dental Residency Program at UIC, training future pediatric dentists. He has published scientific papers on pediatric dental sedation and taught numerous courses on caring for special needs children and the use of nitrous oxide sedation in dentistry. Dr. Lambert served on the Board of Directors for the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and as President of the Illinois chapter of American Academy of Pediatric Dentists. He has a special interest in treating children with Autism and other special needs. He is currently accepting new patients and enjoys speaking to parent groups on caring for their children's oral health. Dr. Lambert is currently serving as the President of the Wheaton Dental Society.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certification Course 11/12/2016 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Transportation Education Center: This is a two-day course to assist individuals in gaining their FAR Part 107 UAS Certification. The curriculum will cover everything that you need to know to pass the aeronautical knowledge test at the end of the course.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certification Course 11/13/2016 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Transportation Education Center: This is a two-day course to assist individuals in gaining their FAR Part 107 UAS Certification. The curriculum will cover everything that you need to know to pass the aeronautical knowledge test at the end of the course.

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