Our Weeks of Welcome are designed to help new and returning students get to know each other through fun, interactive, and engaging activities.
*All events are subject to change.
- Monday, August 21
- Tuesday, August 22
- Wednesday, August 23
- Thursday, August 24
- Friday, August 25
- Saturday, August 26
Information Stations
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Student Center, Agriculture Building, Foot Bridge by Anthony Hall
Not sure where you need to go? Stop by an Information Station and get directions, a campus map, and meet some new Saluki faces!
Slackline Aquajam
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: SIU Rec Center
Students are invited try out Basecamp's slackline over the Rec Center pool!
Information Stations
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Student Center, Agriculture Building, Foot Bridge by Anthony Hall
Not sure where you need to go? Stop by an Information Station and get directions, a campus map, and meet some new Saluki faces!
Dawg Lounge Open House
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Dawg Lounge, 1st Floor, Student Health Center (across from the pharmacy)
Check out SIU's FREE relaxation space! Meet our dog of the day, tour the meditation spaces, and relax in the massage chairs available to students all year long.
Slackline Aquajam
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: SIU Rec Center
Students are invited try out Basecamp's slackline over the Rec Center pool!
Student Programming Council Novelty: Custom Street Signs
Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Student Center North Escalators
Have your own custom Saluki Street sign made! Free for student with ID. 1 per person, must be present to have one made.
Sustainability Hub Open House
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Sustainability Hub
Students are invited to visit the Hub to learn about the resources, services, and programs we offer!
Wellness Wednesday Pack Giveaway
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Morris Library
Join the wellness staff of Student Health Services for a FREE wellness pack!
Saluki Student Job Fair
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Student Center Ballrooms
Students! Start building some experience before you finish your degree. Employers are hiring for part-time jobs, both on and off-campus locations, at this job fair!
GI Bill Orientation
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Veteran Services - Woody Hall Room 380
Military, Veteran and their family members are invited to learn about the details of how education benefit programs are processed.
Ice Cream Welcome
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Wesley Foundation, 816 South Illinois Ave
Join us for a time of worship followed by ice-cream fun. Where you can have ice cream nachos, Floats, or a banana split. We will also have games to play.
Live Well 101
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Lentz Hall
New to campus? In this workshop, learn about the dimensions of wellness and finding balance while living in the residence halls on campus.
GI Bill Orientation
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Veteran Services - Woody Hall Room 380
Military, Veteran and their family members are invited to learn about the details of how education benefit programs are processed.
Involvement Fair
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Faner Plaza
Over 300 student organizations, departments and local businesses will be at the Involvement Fair. Come and see what happens after class and find your place to get involved!
Check back often to see what newly scheduled events we have.
Saluki Outdoor Pickleball Tournament
Time: TBA
Location: Saluki Courts
Recreational Sports and Services is proud to host the 2023 Saluki Open Pickleball Tournament August 25-27! This is an outdoor tournament held at Saluki Courts. Windscreen and dedicated bathrooms will be on site. Register as a team or as an individual to be paired with a partner.
University Honors Program Popcorn Friday
Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Univeristy Honors Office
Come grab some popcorn at the University Honors Office in Morris Library!
Sustainability Hub Open House
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Sustainability Hub
Students are invited to visit the Hub to learn about the resources, services, and programs we offer!
Taco 'Bout the First Week
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Student Services Building, Room 170
Join Gena Albert, Director of First Year Experience, and other new students to unwind from the first week. Stop by with questions, chat about the week, and eat FREE tacos!
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association RSO
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Sustainability Hub
We will be discussing information about NSSHLA, handing out flyers, and encouraging others to join!
Week One Debrief
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Register online for Zoom Session
Join Gena Albert, Director of First Year Experience, and other new students, for a debrief of the first week. Celebrate successes, get answers to questions, and share concerns.
Cookout
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Wesley Foundation
End your first full week of classes with a little fun and an opportunity to make some new friends. Join us for a friday night cookout. Hot dogs, smores, and more.
Backyard Campfire
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Newman Center
Enjoy s'mores and other refreshments around the campfire in the back yard of the Newman Center.
Hiking Trip
10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Newman Center
Meet at the Newman Center and travel to a favorite hiking spot here in beautiful Southern Illinois. Transportation provided. Lunch provided at the site.
Saluki Outdoor Pickleball Tournament
Time: TBA
Location: Saluki Courts
Recreational Sports and Services is proud to host the 2023 Saluki Open Pickleball Tournament August 25-27! This is an outdoor tournament held at Saluki Courts. Windscreen and dedicated bathrooms will be on site. Register as a team or as an individual to be paired with a partner.
