SIU Student Center

08/19/2026

Chef Aaron May of the Food Network is coming to SIU for the 1869 Grille's Grand Opening on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12 PM.

Then at 2 pm in the Student Center Old Main Room, will be your chance to attend that Meet Chef May discussion event. Where he will talk about his culinary career and becoming a Food Network personality.

08/19/2026

Starting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, SIU University Farms comes to the Student Center Exchange with the Farmers Market! From 11 AM - 2 PM, you can select fruit and vegetables from a wide selection of University grown, fresh produce.
Located on the Student Center First Floor, see you there!
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08/18/2026

https://news.siu.edu/2026/08/081826-sius-1869-grille-grand-opening-to-feature-food-network-programs-chef-aaron-may.php

— A new dining destination and experience is making its debut this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale — and nationally renowned Chef Aaron May will help open the culinary celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

08/17/2026

The 1869 Grille is now open in the SIU Student Center!

It features a variety of burgers, along with chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, deluxe grilled cheese, and dirty sodas.

Stop by today!

Open: Monday - Friday, 10:30AM til 5:30 PM
🍔🍟🥤

08/15/2026

07/31/2026

Summer nights just got easier 🌴🚌☀️

Whether you’re heading out with friends, grabbing dinner, or getting home safe after a night downtown, the Saluki Night Shuttle is here all summer long.

🕖 Mon–Sat | 7PM–12AM
💵 Just $2 per ride when scheduled 24+ hr in advance
📱 Schedule in the CTS Rider Portal app

Safe rides. All summer long.

07/24/2026

And so the 2026 Sunset Concerts season has come to a close. We'd like to thank everyone, who planned, organized, volunteered, played their music and showed up for a great time!
See you next summer!

☀️🎼❤️

07/22/2026

Join us at Shryock Steps on Thursday, July 23 at 7 pm for the grand finale of Sunset Concerts 2026! Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers will close things out in style.
See you there!
🎸🎤☀️

07/17/2026

Don't forget to join us on Sunday, July 19 at 2 PM for the FIFA World Cup Final Watch Party. Watch along with the world!
Hosted by the International Student Council in the SIU Student Center Ballroom D.
⚽️🥅🌎

07/16/2026

Coming to the Turley Park on Thursday, July 16 . . . Goldpine! They are bringing their own brand of bold harmony-driven Americana ! The music starts at 7 pm.
See you there!
🎸🎤☀️