Two longtime Salukis at Southern Illinois University Carbondale were honored for their commitments to their communities today (April 11) at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting.
Nominations for the Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award, which honors a SIU employee for their community work away from campus, are being accepted.
Nominations for the Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award, which honors a Southern Illinois University Carbondale employee for their community work away from campus, are being accepted.
Nominations for the Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award, which honors Southern Illinois University Carbondale employees for their community work away from campus, are being accepted.
SIU to present honorary degrees, distinguished service awards during commencement ceremonies
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SIU to present honorary degrees, distinguished service awards during commencement ceremonies
CARBONDALE, Ill. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the achievements of eight individuals with honorary degrees and distinguished service awards during commencement ceremonies May 7-9 at Saluki Stadium.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, will receive an honorary Doctor of Community Health degree during ceremonies honoring College of Applied Sciences and Arts graduates at
noon May 8.
The eight individuals, including Ezike, received SIU Board of Trustees approval. Spring 2021 ceremonies will be in person, following protocols of the Restore Illinois Plan. Social distancing and masks will be required for all participants, guests, and staff. Ceremonies over the three-day celebration will be for spring 2021 graduates along