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The Events and Outreach serves the institution by providing guidance and leadership in the areas of event planning; recognition of our students, faculty, and alumni; protocol methodologies; commencement and convocation exercises. The office is charged with carrying out the traditions inherent to Southern Illinois University.
Other Services:
Continuing Education and Professional Development
We offer innovative online and in-person continuing education classes that promote personal and professional development beyond campus.
Our department coordinates more than 200 conferences, workshops and programs annually.
Events we Manage:
Faculty and Staff Lounge
The Faculty and Staff Lounge, located in the Old Main room on the second floor of the Student Center, has been a place for all campus faculty and staff to gather and learn. A series of hosts, speakers, and events is pending for the space. See the schedule for the fall 2023 semester.
