The SIUC Broadcasting Service operates public television stations
WSIU-TV8 in Carbondale and WUSI-TV16 in Olney, and public radio stations
WSIU-FM 91.9 in Carbondale and WUSI-FM 90.3 in Olney. It encourages
student volunteer participation in all areas of its operations and is
known nationally for the practical experience it provides its students
through such participation. Students can work with modern equipment
in actual on-air situations, can help create radio and television programming
and can compete for paid student-staff positions. SIUC's stations are
affiliated with a variety of national organizations such as National
Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service. Students who work
there gain experience which is invaluable when competing in the job
market.
Conferences and Special Programs provide for lifelong learning opportunities for all ages from youth to senior citizens. Over 600 programs were offered last year with over 14,000 participants. The programs include conferences, workshops, special programs, community programs, summer youth camps (academic/athletic), Learning in Retirement the Community Listeners' Permit Program and many more.
The University established the Office of Economic and Regional Development
in 1986 to improve the quality of life and economic climate in southern
Illinois. Located in the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center south
of campus at the intersection of Route 51 and Pleasant Hill Road, this
office administers the Incubator Program, the Center for Rural Health
and Social Service Development, Regional Research and Service, Informational
Services and International Economic Development. It provides special
programs in business training and scheduling and rents space to new
and expanding businesses that need in-depth assistance; reception, copy
and FAX services, and conference space.
Primary goals include creating, attracting and expanding business and
industry in Illinois; further developing the human resource potential within
the public and private sectors of the region and state; and addressing the
health care and social service issues affecting the lives and productivity
of the citizens in this state and nation.
Located on the old campus,
Shryock Auditorium stands as one of the region's major performing arts
centers.
Constructed in 1917 and named after University president Henry William
Shryock, the facility was renovated in 1970 at a cost of $1.5 million. It
re-opened in January 1971. The re-do featured opulent grand opera splendor
inside, while retaining the motif of the building.
As the largest auditorium on campus, seating over 1,200, Shryock Auditorium
can handle almost any type of event, from the performing
arts on a grand scale to large group meetings and conferences. Facilities
include dressing rooms capable of accommodating up to 70 performers, modern
stage rigging, lighting and sound systems, and air conditioning throughout
the audience areas.
The Shryock Auditorium Celebrity Series annually presents
touring musicals, plays, ballet, modern dance, opera, international
entertainment and big bands. In addition, the auditorium is used by
units within the University, by recognized student organizations and
by other on-campus groups staging activities of educational, cultural
or social significance.
The Southern Illinois Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Network is a
group working to encourage girls and women to develop and maintain an
interest in science, technology, math, and engineering as possible career choices. Our
group consists of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, librarians,
graduate students, parents, teachers, school guidance counselors, and those
interested in future STEM careers. Women and girls continue to be
underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math in both education and
employment. We hope to help make a change in girls' lives by encouraging
them to develop an interest in STEM at an early age, by motivating them
through a series of age appropriate activities, and by providing support
from adults in STEM careers.
The Southern Illinois STEM Network coordinates a variety of activities for
girls in grades 4-12, their parents, teachers, and counselors. Activities
include: Expanding Your Horizons for girls grades 7-9, trips to science
centers, building exhibits for the Science Center in Carbondale, Science
Fair workshops, and a 2 week Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) Summer
Camp.
The Southern Illinois STEM Network also maintains a database on the WWW of
upcoming local science events, science web sites, local museums and
observatories, local nature trails and archaeological sites, STEM resources
for parents and teachers, organizations for women in STEM, and STEM college
and career information.
The SIU Arena hosts an annual popular entertainment series as well
as athletic events, meetings, musical programs, stage performances
and similar activities
that demand an indoor participant area or a facility that can accommodate
large audiences. The SIU Arena is the site of the University's largest
commencement ceremonies, graduating a total of 2,785 graduates in 1995.
The staff can assist with scheduling the facility for intercollegiate
athletic activities and providing equipment and facilities for
University student groups.
A 3,100-acre complex located
at Little Grassy Lake on Giant City Road, this unique center offers outdoor,
experiential and environmental learning to a variety of population types,
age groups and affiliations. It is well respected in North
America for programs emphasizing both natural and human resources. These programs, available year round, include
environmental education, adventure and therapeutic recreation, executive and
staff development, conference and banquet facilities.
Located in Faner Hall's C wing, the University Museum maintains an active
exhibit program while working with academic units to improve the quality
of instruction.
Exhibits include graduate student thesis presentations; faculty art and
photography; objects from its collections of fine art, ethnographic
artifacts and 19th- and 20th-century historic objects; and special exhibits
designed around a particular theme. In addition, many objects from its
collections are displayed at other campus locations.
The University Museum serves students by providing on-the-job training, courses
in museum studies and opportunities for creating and installing exhibits. It
serves the community through guided tours, lecture and learning programs, a
loan program and exhibits in public places.
Women's Services, a component of the
Counseling Center,
serves women from the University and the surrounding
community who need help with educational, vocational, and personal decisions. Staff members also offer resource and referral
information, outreach workshops, consultation by request, short-term
individual counseling and support groups. The center publishes a newsletter focusing on issues of interest to women several
times throughout the year and maintains a library of books, articles, and
periodicals on topics useful for research and
personal growth.
Women's Services also houses the Campus Safety Program. The Campus Safety
Representative provides individual and group counseling to victims of rape,
sexual assault or sexual harassment. The program offers self-defense classes,
after-hours escort service and rape education and prevention material to
individuals, residence halls, classes and groups upon request.
Women's Services is located at B-244 Woody Hall (618-453-3655). Walk-ins are
always welcome. Both women and men may use the Women's Services office.