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CoLA hosts numerous events throughout the year, and our faculty and students are constantly active in research, presenting at conferences, writing manuscripts, doing activities in the community, and so much more. Information on upcoming events is listed on the calendar; see below to learn more about previous events. Additionally, if you have a news or event item to share, please use the Share Your News link to the right. The CoLA News page, linked above, includes recent accomplishments and news stories about our faculty and students.

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HONORS DAY 2023

SIU Honors Day took place on Saturday, April 1st. Students across CoLA were recognized for achieving Academic Honors, High Honors, and receiving scholarships and awards within their Majors. Congratulations to all recipients!

Honors Day 2023

WAR IN UKRAINE ONE YEAR IN: SURPRISES, CHALLENGES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Professors Bloom and and Shulman (School of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology), along with moderator John Shaw (Paul Simon Public Policy Institute), discussed the Russian invasion of Ukraine after one year and what might happen in the future. See the recording below.

CoLA F2022 Tailgates

CoLA hosted tailgates during SIU Family Weekend and Homecoming. Both were very successful events, and we hope to see you next year! Click on the link to view more information and photos.

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World Languages Day 2022

More than 800 students from area high schools attended World Languages Day on October 4th, 2022. The event is hosted yearly by the School of Languages and Linguistics. Click on the link to learn about what was offered during the event this year.

students attending world languages day

 

F2022 SIU Day

CoLA offered two sessions during the F2022 SIU Day: an Archaeological Dig with the Center for Archaeological Investigations and an opportunity to learn more about virtual reality in the Digital Humanities Lab. Click on the link above to view photos from the event.

student using ground penetrating radar

SMOOCHES FOR POOCHES VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY

CoLA hosted Smooches for Pooches! Students were able to meet Piggie Smalls and interact with service dogs in training.

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CoLA's College Connection F2022

Click on the link above to view more photos from our F2022 College Connection event!

students playing hungry hippo inflatable game

 

SIU Field School 2022

Please click on the link to view the video for the SIU Field School 2022 at Fort Kaskaskia.

woman working in dirt

 

Summer Camps 2022

Unearthing History: Archaeology Camp

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Gamification Camp

 

Symposium on Ukraine

The College of Liberal Arts hosted a Symposium on Ukraine in March, 2022. The Symposium featured three professors in CoLA and was followed by a rally for peace.