SIU 150

Southern Illinois University is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019-2020. Find interesting stories of the school's history, its people, its accomplishments, and more. Learn more about SIU 150 events and activities at 150.siu.edu.

Decades After Destruction, Old Main Can Still Be Found

By • Jul 5, 2019
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Southern Illinois University

Southern Illinois University's iconic Old Main building burned in 1969. While the structure is gone, remnants can still be found.

Alumni Facebook Group Awarded Trophy By Interim Chancellor Dunn

By Amelia Blakely • Mar 29, 2019
Amelia Blakely

Friday morning, alumni and their families, along with Southern Illinois University Carbondale adminstration, staff, faculty, and students, gathered around Shryock Auditorium to celebrate the alumni Facebook group, "Carbondale in the 80's and 90's," for giving the most gifts for an non-academic unit and endowing two new scholarships.

"Gritty Determination": New Book Chronicles SIU's 150 Years

By • Mar 7, 2019

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with SIU's John Jackson, who edited Southern Illinois University at 150 Years: Growth, Accomplishments, and Challenges.

SIU's Day of Giving Coincides with Launch of 150th Birthday Celebration

By • Mar 6, 2019
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Brad Palmer, WSIU Radio

Part of SIU-Carbondale's 3rd annual Day of Giving included the kickoff of the school's 150th anniversary celebration.
 
During an event Wednesday at Morris Library, a huge gift box opened with students dancing to celebrate the many different career paths offered at SIU-C.

SIU Launches 150th Anniversary, Day of Giving

By • Mar 6, 2019
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Southern Illinois University

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Interim SIUC Chancellor John Dunn about the school's 150th Anniversary, along with the annual Day of Giving campaign.

Carbondale Leaders Discuss Budget Priorities, SIU 150

By • Mar 6, 2019
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Carbondale / Carbondale

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Carbondale City Manager Gary Williams about the city's reaction to Governor J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal, along with other priorities. Williams also discusses the importance of 150 years of Southern Illinois University on the eve of the school's anniversary kickoff.