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New scholarship gives students further opportunities in international studies

When president emeritus of Bangkok University Thanu Kulachol walked on the Southern Illinois University Campus as a student in the 1970s, it was just the beginning of an international relationship between the two universities. Now, a new endowed scholarship continues Kulachol’s mission forward.

Youths ages 9-17 with Type 1 diabetes invited to SIU’s Camp B.E.T.A.

Growing up with Type 1 diabetes makes childhood and teenage years a bit more challenging, but Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center is offering something fun especially created for youths ages 9-15 who have Type 1 diabetes.

Alumnus, emeritus professor will discuss SIU law school’s history on Tuesday

A look at the history and development of the SIU School of Law is set for Tuesday at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

A lifestyle of giving back earns Brian Flath the 2019 Sturgis Award

For Brian Flath, community service is more than an obligation; it is a way of life. His passion for giving back and contributing his time and resources are what earned him the 2019 Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award.

SIU graduate exemplifies law school’s mission of public service

The opportunity to help others was among the reasons that Jake Yates opted to go to law school.

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3:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Off-Campus Grace United Methodist Church

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Lesar Law Building: Beyond Stigma: Developing Workable Behavioral Health Policies The prevalence of mental health conditions is on the rise, and suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly 45 million adults in America currently struggle with mental illness. But adults are not the only individuals impacted by these conditions. Behavioral health disorders also impact millions of children and adolescents. Despite the growing numbers living with mental health challenges, more than half receive no treatment due to stigma, lack of insurance coverage, cost, and no access to providers. This care gap comes at a tremendous cost to both individuals and society through loss of life, homelessness, poverty, unemployment, crime, and physical health impacts. It also affects all institutions and sectors—from healthcare to education, and from prisons to workplaces. To aid in identifying both the deficiencies and the solutions, the 2019 Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH)/Southern Illinois University (SIU) Health Policy Institute seeks to create an informative and engaging forum aimed at addressing America’s mounting mental health dilemma.OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this educational program, participants will be able to: Describe the scope and impact of mental illness on society, as well as the particularized effects on marginalized populations; Identify ethical issues, including autonomy, cultural perspectives, and stigma; Comprehend how various solutions from the legal, policy, and treatment arenas feed into the creation of practical and effective strategies; Be more self-aware of professional stresses and the need to seek assistance; and Participate more effectually in dialogues related to behavioral health policies on the national, state, and local levels. PROGRAM: This year’s program will feature: Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, JD, commenting on the unmet mental health needs of prison populations; Rahn K. Bailey, MD, FAPA, ACP, speaking on the disparities in mental healthcare, especially among minority populations, and the use of health policy to correct these shortcomings; Kanika Bell, Ph.D., LP, addressing women’s mental health issues, with a focus on women of color; lore dickey, Ph.D., LP, focusing on the behavior health support needs of transgender and non-binary individuals; John Mundt, Ph.D., talking on moral injury, PTSD, and suicide among returning veterans; Elaine Cheung, Ph.D., and Thomas Conley, JD, sharing ways to recognize and respond to professional burnout for physicians and attorneys; and Amy Swearer, JD, discussing mental illness and firearm regulation. CLE/CME/CNE HOURS: This program has been approved for: 7.0 CMEs 7.0 CNEs 7.0 CEs 7.0 CLEs including 1.0 Professionalism Mental Health (applied for)

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Fall Career Services Events

Check out all of the different types of career-related events going on at SIU this fall! From job fairs to workshop series, to mock interviews and resume critiques, Career Services is ready to help you put your best foot forward!

Sherwin-Williams actively seeking CoLA majors for management interviews

On Wednesday, March 8th The Sherwin-Williams Company will be on campus and is seeking College of Liberal Arts students to interview for its manager trainee program: Sales and Marketing, Financial Operations, Human Resources Management, Customer Service, Branch Operations, Inventory Management. If you are interested in interviewing contact michelle.garrett@siu.edu or call 453-7115.

Big Things Are Coming

What happens when hundreds of Salukis come together for a cause? BIG things happen! It happens throughout the year because it's what we do and who we are! In fact, more than 3,000 students contribute more than 30,000 hours of community service on average each year. What could we accomplish if we came together for one big day? That's exactly what we'll do for the inaugural The Big Event: A Saluki Day of Service, the largest one-day, student-run service project in the history of SIU Carbondale. We want to show our new and long-standing community partners how much we appreciate their support of our university.

Liberal Arts Leaders to host second food drive

Liberal Arts Leaders will conduct a food drive beginning November 7, 2016 - December 9, 2016. Boxes for non-perishable items will be placed in each department and the CoLA Dean's office. All donations will benefit the campus food bank.

Music and Motion 2016

Music and Motion 2016 Come cheer nineteen top high school bands from Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri this weekend at Music and Motion, happening at SIU's own Saluki Stadium!

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