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Generations of careers -- born right here. Learn what doors a Liberal Arts degree can open for you.

A spectrum of opportunities.

Having more interdisciplinary choices means getting the degree that's right for you.

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We think a hands-on classroom is always better than a slide projector.

Learn from every angle.

Every canvas has a unique perspective. So do our alumni.

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Anthropology professor receives NSF grant for research work in Peru

For many people, family is an important part of life. Family connections often impact our lifestyle choices and everyday decisions. But how did kinship and relationships affect the Sicán people of historic Peru?

SIU partners with the Illinois Farm Bureau to host field day for local farmers

Researchers in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Southern Illinois University are partnering with the Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC) to host a June 12 field day showcasing their work to area farmers.

Media Advisory – SIU Carbondale Spring 2018 Graduation, Deans' Lists

Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s spring 2018 degree candidates and deans' lists are available in the box featuring “Spring 2018 Deans’ and Grad Lists.” Commencement was May 12.

Archaeological field school discovers a previously unknown American fort

For decades, historians have believed that a single fort overlooking Kaskaskia, Illinois served as a fort for both French and American troops. But when Mark Wagner and his team of anthropology students began an archaeology field school class on the site last year, they made a startling discovery.

Saluki female aviators to compete in Air Race Classic

Competing in the 2018 Air Race Classic will hold a special meaning to Rachel Piacentini and Gabrielle Escudero, who will represent Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the annual transcontinental aviation race next month.

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10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Touch of Nature Off-Site Location

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Morris Library Combination 752 and 754

8:00 AM to 12:00 AM - SIU Arena SIU Arena

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM: The Illinois Urban Fishing Program was initiated in Chicago in 1985. This program was implemented to teach people of all ages to fish, to provide better local fishing opportunities, and to give participants an understanding of and a greater appreciation for natural resources.The major objectives of the program include teaching kids to fish, stocking sufficient numbers of catchable-sized fish to maintain quality sport fishing for urban anglers, and introducing citizens to the outdoors and instilling an interest and appreciation for plants and animals.For more information, please visit: http://www.ifishillinois.org/programs/Urban_Fishing.html.

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Altgeld Hall Room 110

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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 & Motion 2016

Music & 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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