Monday, February 12 – for U.S. Residents 4:30 – 5:30 pm Wednesday, February 14 – for non-U.S. Residents/International Students 4:00 – 5:00 pm Both sessions will be held in the Student Center, Delta Room Sponsored by the Graduate and Professional Student Council, International Student Council, and the SIU School of Accountancy.
Emma Smith Hough Library Research Scholarship Award $2000
March 2024
Apply by March 8, 2024 by submitting a paper or creative work in which you have used library resources.
All graduate students are invited to participate in the Meet & Greet to be held directly after the Orientation on Thursday, January 11 at the Morris Library Rotunda, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Join us for conversation and refreshments. Catch up with friends after the break, and welcome new graduate students. What a great way to begin the spring semester.
Graduate School to Host New Student Orientation January 11
January 2024
All graduate students who are starting a new program this semester are encouraged to attend the Graduate Student Orientation to be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Morris Library. Information will be presented in Guyon Auditorium at 1:00 pm, followed by a resource fair in the Rotunda and Hall of Presidents. Stay for the Meet and Greet, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, to meet other graduate students and enjoy refreshments. Can’t attend in person? Join the Microsoft Teams meeting. Contact Dr. Rose Moroz with questions. rmtmoroz@siu.edu.
Grad Student Halloween Costume Contest
October 2023
Congratulations to Maria Del Mar Anasco, master’s student in Music, who won the graduate student costume contest dressed as Bellatrix Lestrange! Maria received 65 of the 263 total votes. Honorable mentions: Summer Alotaibi as Chucky and Ari Szubryt as Leaf Sheep (Sea Slug). Thank you to everyone who participated by dressing up and/or voting.
Native American Heritage Month
November 2023
Join the celebration during November. The theme is “Our Stories, History and Culture.” Guest speakers, music, and more events are all free and open to the public.
The LGBTQ+ Resource Center is offering a variety of events in October 2023.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
September 2023
Learn about the special activities to be offered for Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. The theme is “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America.”
Grad School to Welcome New Students with Orientation
August 17, 2023
On Thursday, August 17, 2023, all graduate students who are starting a new program (or who still feel new) are invited to attend the New Student Orientation, to be held in the Student Center auditorium, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Campus and community organizations will be there to provide information and respond to questions. Refreshments will be served. Contact Dr. Rose Moroz rmtmoroz@siu.edu with questions.
Diversity Week
August 28 - September 1, 2023
Celebrating Carbondale's Diverse Communities: The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity Equity and Inclusion would like to invite you to participate in SIU's Diversity Week. This year's theme, "Celebrating Carbondale's Diverse Communities," is designed to cultivate unity, foster inclusion, and enhance knowledge that nurtures a sense of belonging. The week of activities provides opportunities to engage with others and celebrate difference in meaningful ways. We encourage faculty, staff and students to join us for all of the events which include performances, panel and roundtable discussions, social activities and much more.
Graduate Students to Present Posters at Forum
October 26, 2023
All graduate students are invited to share their research, scholarly, and creative activities at the 2023 Graduate Research Forum on October 26, in the Student Center Art Alley. Students should register via the D2L course “Graduate Research Forum.”