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Family involvement and support is extremely important to students as they pursue their college degree. At SIU Carbondale, we want family members to share in the Saluki experience by not only becoming involved in activities on campus, but by learning about issues their students may be going through, remaining aware of important dates, etc.
Saluki Family Weekend
Thursday, September 19th - Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
Sibs & Kids Day
Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
Family Newsletter
Our Family Newsletter keeps students' families connected with the university.
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Saluki Family of the Year Contest
New Student Programs is hosting a contest for your family to be named Family of the Year during Saluki Family Weekend, Sept. 19-22 A committee will select one legacy* family and one non-legacy family for our contest! *Legacy = parent or guardian is an SIU Carbondale graduate.
The Families of the Year will receive an exclusive prize package that includes:
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1-night stay at Drury Inn and Suites in Marion, IL (can be used Saturday, September 30 for Family Weekend or another date)
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Chancellor Suite with food and beverages for game viewing
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Saluki Merchandise
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Recognition at half time and plenty of family photos
Submissions for 2024 will open on August 26th. Deadline for submissions on Friday, September 6th.
Past Saluki Families of the Year
2023: Cheek Family and Sherrod Family (Press Release)
2022: Hallock Family, Ballah Family and Learned Family (Press Release)