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Saluki Startup | August 18-21, 2022


Welcome to the Saluki Startup Schedule of Events. We will be updating this site this summer as we finalize more events. Check back often for the most up to date schedule.

For students and family members with disabilities, accommodations can be made for events and programs upon request. Please contact Disability Support Services at 618-453-5738 to discuss your request. 

University Housing Move-In (New Students) | East & West Campus

Move-in for new students begins today!  Be sure to visit University Housing for all the details.  


Student Health and Recreation Centers' Open Houses | Student Health Center & Recreation Center lawns along Grand Ave

Stop by the Student Health Center and the Recreation Center to cool off with free snow cones! While you're here, join us for some activities, learn about available services, tour our facilities, and meet our staff.

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm


College of Business and Analytics Ice Cream SocialBrown Hall

Please join the College of Business and Analytics for an ice cream social. Mix and mingle with other new business students, current students, faculty and staff while enjoying a cool treat. Tents, tables and chairs will be set up outside the Business LLC at Brown Hall, West Campus.

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm


ECTM Ice Cream Social | Engineering Breezeway

The College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics (CoECTM) will be hosting a Ice Cream Social to celebrate students arriving on campus. Join us Thursday, August 18th, from 4-5:30 pm in the Engineering breezeway for ice cream. This will be an opportunity for CoECTM faculty and staff to meet and greet students and families and to celebrate the beginning of a new and exciting school year. Please contact Tarnisha Green (green@siu.edu) if you have questions.

Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm


Light up the Lake | Campus Lake & Becker Pavilion

The boat dock will be glowing all night with glow-in-the-dark activities and games. Meet new, fellow Salukis while enjoying activities, snacks, a DJ and FREE STUFF. Don't be late and come on out for an exciting night at the boat dock as we Light Up the Lake!

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm