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Community listener’s program available

If you’ve ever wanted to enhance your education by taking part in a college class without earning college course credits or grades, you’ll want to take advantage of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Community Listener’s Program.

SIU researchers conducting pollinator insect inventory

Armed with butterfly nets and pan traps, a team of researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale visits flowers in the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and the Shawnee National Forest. Its members are stalking bees, butterflies, moths, flies and beetles – all known as pollinators.

SIU to offer workforce development degree at John A. Logan

For the first time ever, people in the Southern Illinois region will be able to complete a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale at John A. Logan College in Carterville.

Steak ‘n Shake coming to Student Center this fall

A new dining option will soon be available at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Student Center.

Montemagno appointed chancellor of SIU Carbondale

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees, has appointed Carlo Montemagno, a professor of engineering who founded and currently leads the interdisciplinary Ingenuity Lab based at the University of Alberta in Canada, as the next chancellor of SIU Carbondale.

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8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Morris Library Hall of Presidents Exhibit Space The Old Campus: an Historical Exploration showcases the history and development of the buildings and landmarks on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s old campus quadrangle from 1874-1930. The exhibit text and photographs describe the construction, architecture, and functions of SIU Carbondale’s most recognizable buildings. The sources used in creating the exhibit include histories of SIU, Board of Trustee annual reports, Obelisk yearbooks, SIU course bulletins and printed materials, Carbondale newspapers, and photograph collections in the University Archives.

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - SIU Student Center Craft Shop: Learn to work with wire, copper, and even sterling silver. We will be working with small metals and jewelry making methods. We will break out the wire to create a one of a kind sculpture!

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - SIU Student Center Craft Shop: Discover the world of Art around us. Environmental walks, plein air works will inspire us all to draw, paint, print, and sculpt. Experiment with multiple mediums and methods. Learn to sculpt with clay, and painting and drawing.

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM - SIU Student Center Craft Shop: Paint 3 dimensional planets, Construct your own blinged out solar viewers. Build a water rocket that really works. Paint art works designed to represent our solar system inspired by our discussions and space exploration. Discussion on safe solar viewing. Create a solar reflector and more.

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - SIU Student Center: These camps are designed to help campers develop the fundamental skills necessary to make them a better bowler. We encourage and welcome bowlers of all skill levels to attend camp and improve their bowling game.Intermediate Bowling and Billiards course, designed to build your skill level and expertise to make you more competitive.

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SIU Dental Clinic hosts "Give Adults a Smile" day

For most, the dentist's chair isn't their favorite place, but Friday, free dental exams, x-rays and cleanings brought a smile to many."Give Adults a Smile" day at the Southern Illinois University Dental Clinic offered this service to adults who are uninsured, on a fixed income, or on Medicaid.

SIU Carbondale joins accelerated architecture licensing initiative

The university’s School of Architecture graduate program was accepted into the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB) Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) initiative. SIU Carbondale is one of 26 programs from 21 colleges and universities now in the program and the first in Illinois to participate.

Graduate focused on excellence in academics and in life

Whether she was competing on the track in junior Olympics or high school, participating in her volunteer activities, or maintaining a perfect 4.0 grade point average, Avona Greene always focused on her goals. With a bachelor’s degree in health care management and a minor in psychology, Greene participate in commencement exercises for the College of Applied Sciences and Arts at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 13, at the SIU Arena.

Appointments available for ‘Give Adults a Smile Day’

The first CASA Research Flash Talk event took place last Friday, April 28, 2017, at the Carbondale Community Arts Center (CCA) at 304 West Walnut Street. Approximately 30 people attended the inaugural event presenting and discussing more than 20 ongoing research projects in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Commencement ceremonies set for May 12-13

Work produced by the students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Fashion Design & Merchandising program will be presented at the annual student showcase and fashion show, Thursday, April 27, in the Student Center ballrooms.

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2017 ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium 11/4/2017 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Transportation Education Center: Hosted by SIU’s College of Applied Sciences and Arts [CASA], the ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium is open to faculty, professionals, and students from any discipline, university, or professional organization. This year we are accepting proposals for oral presentations, panel discussions, posters (students only) and workshops that will provide opportunities for students, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the influence and impact of the applied sciences and arts on the future of our planet and our society.

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