SIU research team reports discovery of new, dominant COVID-19 variant in U.S.
SIU research team discovers new, dominant COVID-19 variant in U.S. By Marsha Heller | January 14, 2021 at 9:25 AM CST - Updated January 14 at 12:30 PM
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale announced a
research team at the university has discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 virus that is âspecific to and dominant in the United States.â
The research team says this new variant, referred to as 20C-US, accounts for about half of the cases in the country and might be more easily spread than other strains.
SIU’s Conference and Scheduling Services offers virtual educational options and event support
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CARBONDALE, Ill. Want to expand your horizons or your knowledge? Experience something new? Or do you need help making a virtual event come to life? Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Conference and Scheduling Services is offering a wide variety of opportunities for virtual continuing education and professional and personal development along with workshops, programs and even support to enable people to host a virtual event.
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SIU announces dates for 2021 Family Weekend and Homecoming
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CARBONDALE, Ill. Mark your calendars. Southern Illinois University Carbondale has set 2021 Saluki Family Weekend for Sept. 24-26 and Homecoming for Oct. 10-16.
Organizers are in the early stages of planning the events. They will continue to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic and comply with state guidelines and other health and safety protocols.
Celebrating families
Saluki Family Weekend often includes a variety of traditional activities such as the Family of the Weekend contest, a brunch, Greek Sing, craft sale and, of course, the family tailgate and Saluki football. The team will compete against the Illinois State Redbirds in gridiron action on Sept. 25.
SIU sets dates for 2021 Family Weekend, Homecoming Southern Illinois University Carbondale announced dates have been set for the 2021 Saluki Family Weekend and Homecoming. (Source: KFVS) By Marsha Heller | January 13, 2021 at 10:53 AM CST - Updated January 13 at 10:53 AM
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale announced dates have been set for the 2021 Saluki Family Weekend and Homecoming.
Saluki Family Weekend will take place on Friday, September 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26. The SIU Football team will take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Sept. 25.
Most family weekend events include a contest, brunch, Greek Sing, craft sale and the family tailgate, but planning for these activities are not finalized.
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Leslie A. WoodGibbons and Wood, both Democrats, previously ran for circuit judge in the November general election but lost to Republicans Stephen Stobbs and Amy Maher.
Prior to his run for circuit judge, Gibbons served as Madison County State’s Attorney for two terms. During his tenure as state s attorney, Gibbons initiated an opioid claim on behalf of Madison County residents and secured sentences for those convicted of violent crimes. He also faced criticism for initiating a task force that carried out several raids at the County Administration Building. No charges were filed as a result of those raids.