Saluki Family Weekend - Friday, September 26, 2008

You and your family are invited to Saluki Family Weekend at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, September 26, 27 & 28, 2008. The weekend features many traditional events as well as new ones designed to provide you and your family a fun-filled weekend. The students, faculty and staff at SIUC have spent many hours planning events to ensure you have a wonderful time in Carbondale and develop memories that will last a lifetime. If you have a question that is not addressed in these pages, please call University Programming at 618.453.2721.

Student Recreation Center

7:30 am - 10:00 pm, Student Recreation Center
Family members of students are invited to tour and use the Student Recreation Center facilities for FREE.  Please visit the Welcome Desk located on the lower level for details. A current SIUC student with ID must accompany family members.

University Bookstore Hours

8:00 am - 6:00 pm, First Floor, Student Center
Look for great deals and a large selection of SIUC merchandise and apparel at the University's convenient bookstore.

Bowling and Billiards Hours

9:00 am – 12:00 midnight, First Floor, Student Center
SIUC students and your family can enjoy student rate price bowling and billiards all day, all weekend. A current SIUC student with  ID must accompany family members.

Family Weekend Craft Sale

10:00 am - 5:00 pm, First Floor, Student Center
Regional vendors will be available for you to enjoy early holiday shopping or look for that unique souvenir. Choose from handmade candles, ceramics, photographs and other crafts. Sponsored by the Student Center Craft Shop.

Boat Dock

12:00 noon - 6:00 pm Campus Lake
Visit Campus Lake and take advantage of FREE boat rentals including: paddle boats, canoes and rowboats (weather permitting). A current SIUC student with a student ID must accompany family members.

SPC Film: "Get Smart "

7:00 pm & 9:30 pm, Student Center Auditorium
The adventures of bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell), and his level-headed female partner, Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway), as they battle against the evil forces of KAOS. Tickets are $2.00 for SIUC students/children 10 and under, $3.00 for general public at the door. Sponsored by the Student Programming Council Films Committee.

Noche de Gala (Salsa Night )

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Student Center Ballrooms
It's salsa time! Bring family and  friends to Noche de Gala for a special night out on Friday, September 26, in the Student Center Ballrooms. The doors will open at 7:30 pm for dancing to the hot salsa sounds from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. We are celebrating the seventh year of this popular event sponsored by Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity and Student Center Special Programs and Center Events. Admission is free. Semi-formal attire is required.