Our Winter Weeks of Welcome are designed to help new and returning students get to know each other through fun, interactive, and engaging activities.
Each week offers different events. Be sure to check out what we have planned for next week!
*All events are subject to change.
- Monday, January 24
- Tuesday, January 25
- Wednesday, January 26
- Thursday, January 27
- Friday, January 28
- Saturday 29 & Sunday 30th
Salukis in Unity Week
American Red Cross Blood Drive | Student Center, Renaissance Room
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Leadership Talks: Myers-Briggs | Old Main Room
Find out your Myers-Briggs Personality Type and hear from the Career Development Center how you can position yourself for success in college and beyond!
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Salukis in Unity Week
American Red Cross Blood Drive | Student Center, Renaissance Room
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mardi Gras Bingo | Student Center Ballrooms C&D
Come win great prizes are Mardi Gras Bingo! SIU students must bring their student ID.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Treat & Greet: Pastries with the Provost and Associate Chancellor of Enrollment Management | Student Center, North Escalators
Come meet and greet with our Provost, Meera Komarraju, and our Associate Chancellor of Enrollment Management, Wendell Williams. Pastries will be available! First come, first serve.
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Student Multicultural Resource Center Winter Welcome | Morris Library, Guyon Rotunda
Join us for free lunch! Get to know the Student Multicultural Resource Center's coordinators and their services offered as they welcome you and serve you free pizza!
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Salukis in Unity Week
New Transfer Student Bowling| Student Center, Bowling and Billiards
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
SIU Men's Basketball vs. Loyola | Banterra Center
Come cheer on the Salukis as they take on Loyola. Students get in FREE with their SIU student ID!
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
SIU Swimming & Diving vs. Eastern Illinois University | Shea Natatorium
Come cheer on our Swimming & Diving student athletes!
Time: TBA
Mini Golf |Surplus Gallery at the Glove Factory, 432 S Washington Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
Have you ever played mini golf in an Art Gallery? We have! Join the School of Art & Design for 9 holes of mini golf. Possible tunnels, bridges, twists and obstacles in store. No matter the challenge, fun will be had!
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Salukis in Unity Week
American Ascent FilmFest |Student Center, Second Floor Auditorium
Time: 7:00pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
*Check back to see what newly scheduled events we have.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30
Maple Syrup Production Demonstration | Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Camp 2
Touch of Nature is offering the opportunity to experience the art of making maple syrup. Participants will learn about the history of maple sugaring in North America, the science behind the production, and experience first-hand the actual process of making maple syrup. Throughout the day, students will learn how to identify and select the correct tree, how to “tap” a sugar maple, how to collect and store sap, and how to convert sap into syrup. Topics covered may include: tree physiology, photosynthesis, forest ecology, and how climate change is affecting maple trees. “How do plants make their food?”, “ what happens to leaves in the fall?”, “where does maple syrup come from?”, “why does sap flow?”….these questions and many more will be answered as participants experience the fascinating tradition of making maple syrup with Touch of Nature’s staff. This is a "hands-on" experience. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to be outside for this program Space is limited, and registration is required. Please go to Touch of Nature website for registration info.
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
St. Louis Bus Trip: Blues vs Blackhawks | Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
Bus leaves at 3pm
Game time at 6pm
$50 per student (includes a ticket and the bus ride to and from St. Louis)
Tickets can be purchased on the 3rd Floor of the Student Center in the Office of Student Engagement.
Tickets go on sale Monday, January 10 at 12pm! Limited tickets available; first come, first serve.
Time: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (approx.)
SIU Men's Basketball vs. Valparaiso | Banterra Center
Come cheer on the Salukis as they take on Valparaiso. Students get in FREE with their SIU student ID!
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm