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CARBONDALE, Ill. \u2014 It\u2019s a 150th birthday bash and you\u2019re invited. Southern Illinois University Carbondale was founded in 1869 and on March 6, as the third annual \u00a0Day of Giving<\/a>\u00a0is underway, a yearlong celebration highlighting the university\u2019s accomplishments and future will begin.<\/p>\n Everyone is welcome at the Student Center<\/strong><\/p>\n From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Student Center\u2019s first floor will be hosting a party featuring birthday cookies, disc jockey, balloon animals and a fun photo booth. A large-screen television will allow participants to watch as the tally grows for the Day of Giving, 24-hour online fundraising campaign.<\/p>\n Be sure and check out the displays promoting various units and programs that obtain support through the Day of Giving.<\/p>\n In addition, there will be some special activities and giveaways, including a commemorative gift, just for SIU students.<\/p>\n Get involved with the Day of Giving and SIU\u2019s birthday kickoff<\/strong><\/p>\n That afternoon, the celebration moves to Morris Library, where there will be a big birthday gift box reveal at 2 p.m., complete with special campus and community guests, and a birthday cake. Students and staff can take selfies at the library and add their photo stickers to the cool picture mosaic board.<\/p>\n There will be hourly giveaways throughout the day at the Student Center and Morris Library as well, courtesy of the SIU Foundation.<\/p>\n Visit the\u00a0Day of Giving website<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about the event, which represents a great opportunity to benefit present and future Salukis, along with SIU programs, by donating to your favorite of more than 150 campus areas and projects.<\/p>\n In addition, keep an eye on the university\u2019s 150th anniversary website<\/a>\u00a0for interesting historical tidbits and photos and to learn more about special activities happening all year long.<\/p>\n Engage with us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. \u2014 It\u2019s a 150th birthday bash and you\u2019re invited. Southern Illinois University Carbondale was founded in 1869 and on March 6, as the third annual \u00a0Day of Giving\u00a0is underway, a yearlong celebration highlighting the university\u2019s accomplishments and future will begin. Everyone is welcome at the Student Center From 10 a.m. … Continue reading Join the party as SIU begins its 150th anniversary celebration March 6<\/span>