The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veteran Education highlights the work of Illinois colleges and universities whose veterans’ programs go above and beyond basic services, and whose accomplishments in veteran-friendly programs significantly impact the overall experience of the student veteran community.  Governor Pat Quinn recognizes a different college or university for excellence and achievement and the award is typically presented by Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs acting Director Rodrigo Garcia.  Southern Illinois University Carbondale has been selected to receive the Spring 2014 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veteran Education.  This will be the second time SIU is so honored, and SIU is the only institution to have been selected for a second award.  SIU received the inaugural award of this class in 2010.  There will be a presentation on Thursday at 4 PM, outside the Traveling Vietnam Wall, located at 100 Saluki Drive.