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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, will be open for all campus faculty and staff from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. A series of hosts, speakers, and events is being planned for the space.
View schedule and reservation information.
