SIU College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences

09/14/2026

We are excited to announce that registration for our next cattle artificial insemination short course to be held this November 7th and 8th is now officially open! Spots are filling up fast, so follow the QR code to register online and save your space!

If you have any questions, please contact the SIU Animal Science Program Graduate Coordinator, Kendall Hyde, at:
[email protected]
618-319-3909

09/12/2026

Take a look at what Saluki Central looked like at the DuQoin State Fair last month!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and talked with our students and staff. If you missed it; we had robotics, drones, and chemistry experiments set up showcasing what’s happening here at SIU.

Our CALPS robotics team also took home second place at an international competition in their first year with “Corn Dawg”, their robot that was able to sort corn from weeds.🏆

Go Dawgs🐾

09/10/2026

Just a reminder that the CALPS career fair is THIS MONDAY!! See the updated flyer with shuttle times listed.

If you have any questions, contact Hope Budny-Clymer.

08/31/2026

Students mark your calendars for the CALPS Career Fair coming up this month! See the attached flyer for more details and if you have any questions, contact Hope Bundy-Clymer🐾

08/26/2026

Have an advisement question and don’t know who to ask? Look no further- our advisement team is here to help! Take a look at the areas each academic advisor covers below to find who you need to reach out to!

• Rachel Wright, Academic Advisor for Agribusiness Economics (ABE) , Agricultural Systems & Education (AGSE), Animal Science (ANS), and Horticulture (HORT)

• Alesia Beanland, Academic Advisor for Biological Sciences (BIOS), Chemistry (CHEM), and Plant Biology (PLB)

• Jean McPherson, Academic Advisor for Biochemistry (B*H), Fermentation (FERM), Geography & Environmental Sciences (GENV), Geology (GEOL), Physics (PHYS), and Physiology (PHSL)

• Lindsey Parey, Office Manager

• Kathy Elson, Chief Academic Advisor, Advisor for the Forestry (FOR) and CALPS Undecided (UNAL)

• Yvonne Gramenz, Academic Advisor for Agronomy (AGR), Microbiology (MICR), and Zoology (ZOOL)

Go Dawgs🐾

08/25/2026

Check out the flyer below for more details on the 45th Bull Test at SIU!! If you have any questions, see the contact information on the flyer.

08/18/2026

Looking for a good meal that gives back to the students at SIU? Come to the Backyard BBQ at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on September 3rd!! Hope to see you there!

Go Dawgs🐾

08/12/2026

Interested in a hands-on learning opportunity on campus? Checkout the flyer below to learn more about an upcoming cattle artificial insemination course THIS Friday and Saturday (August 14-15). If you are interested please contact Kendall Hyde ASAP, there is only ONE spot left!!

Kendall Hyde:
[email protected]
618-319-3909

04/28/2026

We are so excited to announce that four of the SIU Provost Scholarship recipients will be joining the CALPS department this Fall!!

Please join us in welcoming Michael, Levi, Hannah, and Henry. These standout students are officially making the move to Carbondale, and we couldn't be more excited to have them on our campus.

We wish you all the best of luck as you start life as SIU Salukis, GO DAWGS!!!

02/25/2026