Schedule of Events | Saluki Family Association | SIU

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023

Celebrity Guest Speaker - Josh Peck
6:30 pm
Location: Student Center Ballrooms
Event is free to the public.

Friday, Sept. 29, 2023

Family Check-in
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Student Center East Entrance
Stop by and pick up your weekend VIP badge and get questions answered regarding the weekend.

Parent & Supporter Meet & Greet
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Student Center Roman Room
Meet and connect with fellow parents/supporters while your students are in class and enjoy a cup of coffee or a snack. Purchases available in Student Center Marketplace. No set agenda other than to meet other Saluki families. 

SIU Craft Fair
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Student Center
Craft vendors from the community their professional and quality handmade wares at the Craft Fair.

Try out Rock Climbing
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Meet at Giant City Shelter 1 Pavillion
Join Touch of Nature to try out rock climbing. Participants must be at least ten years of age.
View Registration and Cost

School of Art & Design Open Studios
3:30 pm
Location: Art Foundry - 1560 W. Pleasant Hill Rd. 
4:00 pm
Location: Pulliam Industrial & Design Wings - 580 W. Grand Ave.
5:00 pm
Location: Glove Factory - 432 S. Washington St. 

School of Health Sciences Color Fun Run
5:00 pm
Location: Campus Lake Courtyard
Join the School of Health Sciences for a 2.2 mile Fun Color Run/Walk around Campus Lake!
View Details and Registration

Moonlight Paddle at Touch of Nature
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Touch of Nature Camp 2
Join Touch of Nature for paddle boats, hot dogs, and s'mores. Participants must be at least ten years of age.

School of Art & Design Open Studios Reception
6:00 pm
Location: Glove Factory - 432 S. Washington St. 

Friday Night Lights: Student vs Parents/Supporters Softball Game
6:30 pm
Location: Charlotte West Stadium
Tickets to attend the game are available in the Student Multicultural Resource Center begining Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. Those who wish to participate in the softball game must register in advance. Space is limited.
Register for Softball Team

Free Bowling & Billiards
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Student Center

Mountain Film Tour at the Varsity
7:00 pm
Location: The Varsity
Learn more about the film tour and pick up tickets at the Student Recreation Center.

Community Faith Service
7:30 pm
Location: Chabad Jewish Center
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Outdoor Movie: Super Mario Brothers
8:00 pm
Location: Shryock Lawn
Snacks & drinks will be provided.

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023

Rocky Legends 5K & 10K
10:00 am
Location: Meet at Touch of Nature Camp 2
Register for the Race

SIU Craft Fair
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Student Center
Craft vendors from the community their professional and quality handmade wares at the Craft Fair.

Greek Sing
10:30 am
Location: Shryock Lawn

Family Weekend Tailgate
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Saluki Row 1415 Arena Drive 
Parking available in Lot 56 
Food provided by Smokin' K's BBQ, free of charge while supplies last.
Register for Tailgate

Office for Access & Accommodation and the Acheive Program Tailgate
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Saluki Row
Students and families using services through either office are welcome to join for food, games, cornhole tournament, and giveaways.

SIU Football vs. Missouri State
4:00 pm
Location: Saluki Stadium
Purchase Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023

Saluki Family Association Brunch
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Saluki Plaza - Alumni Center 900 South Normal Ave. Carbondale, IL 62901
Advance registration is preferred to attend this event.
Register for Brunch

Community Faith Services
Various Times & Locations
Learn More