Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine will host its 17th Annual Butterfly Release at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 , in the Thomas Garden of Hope, Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield. The public is invited to the free event. Registration begins at 9 a.m. SCI’s Butterfly Release is a celebration of support for anyone facing a health-related issue. The event also recognizes family members, friends and professional caregivers who provide understanding and assistance during health challenges. Butterfly sponsorships are available for $25 by calling 217-545-2955 or

Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine will host its 17th Annual Butterfly Release at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 , in the Thomas Garden of Hope, Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield. The public is invited to the free event. Registration begins at 9 a.m. SCI’s Butterfly Release is a celebration of support for anyone facing a health-related issue. The event also recognizes family members, friends and professional caregivers who provide understanding and assistance during health challenges. Butterfly sponsorships are available for $25 by calling 217-545-2955 or

Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine will host its 17th Annual Butterfly Release at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 , in the Thomas Garden of Hope, Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter St., Springfield. The public is invited to the free event. Registration begins at 9 a.m. SCI’s Butterfly Release is a celebration of support for anyone facing a health-related issue. The event also recognizes family members, friends and professional caregivers who provide understanding and assistance during health challenges. Butterfly sponsorships are available for $25 by calling 217-545-2955 or

Adhering to a healthy diet can do more than help you lose some weight. Whether it’s lowering risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, helping the digestive system or simply keeping your eyes, skin and teeth in better shape, eating healthier can make a significant difference for your body. It’s also good for the brain. The MIND diet As we age, Alzheimer’s is something many of us worry about developing. Studies are clear – a healthy diet goes a long way in protecting brain health. It’s something clinicians and researchers at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine take seriously. A study at

After-Hours Access Medical students in the standard and Lincoln Scholars tracks have 24x7 access to the study spaces in the MRC. Building fobs for these students permit access. It is a violation of MRC policy for patrons with after-hours access to prop open library doors or to permit anyone to enter who does not have after-hours access. Violation of this policy will result in the termination of 24-hour access. The stacks are locked when the MRC closes. Patrons in this area at closing will be asked to relocate to the library’s collaborative floor space. Library materials not checked out at the

All potential bidders should complete a bidders application form. The form may be submitted to any State of Illinois university. SIU School of Medicine maintains a bidders' list according to commodities offered. Bidders should indicate the commodities for which you wish to be considered suppliers (commodity listing). Bids are solicited for most purchases. Bids that are required to be advertised will most generally be available for download on the Illinois Public Higher Education bulletin located at: http://www.procure.stateuniv.state.il.us

If you do $50,000 worth of business annually with the State of Illinois, including the state universities, you are required to register with the State Board of Elections and obtain from them a certificate confirming your registration. Responses to Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, and all other types of procurement solicitations are included in the calculation of this $50,000 annual amount, whether you receive a resulting award or not. If you do less than $50,000 worth of business annually, you may be exempt from the registration requirement. Refer to Public

Staff Shannon Reed, Director of Procurement Services Helen Schultze, Procurement Officer Supervisor SOM Purchases Bid Solicitations/Construction Vivian Ng, Procurement Officer Specialist SOM Purchases Julie Nichols, Procurement Officer Specialist SIU Physicians & Surgeons Purchases Primary P-Card Administrator Kim Puccetti, Procurement Officer Specialist (PT) SOM Purchases Melissa Hawkins, Procurement Contract Manager Contracts, Terms & Conditions, Legal Review Lisa Chase, Office Administrator Contact information: Location 327 West Calhoun 2nd Floor Room 201 Mailing Address Purchasing Office