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Third Annual Saluki Ball in Carbondale, IL at SIU Student Center Ballrooms on Saturday, April 26, 2025

The 3rd Annual Saluki Ball is officially SOLD OUT. Taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the SIU Student Center Ballroom, this black-tie optional event features live music by multi-platinum artist Exposé and raises critical funds for the Bridge the Gap Fund, helping SIU students stay enrolled and complete their degrees. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets or reserved a table—your support is making a meaningful difference. Special thanks to our sponsors: Presenting Sponsor The Honorable Glenn and Mrs. Jo Poshard, Cocktail Hour Sponsor Moneta, Decorations Sponsor Drs. Philip and Pamela Pfeffer, and Saluki Silver Table Sponsors Southern Illinois Healthcare and SIU Credit Union. Learn more: salukiball.siu.edu

The architectural design of the Tedrick Welcome Center showcases large white pillars, arched windows, and red brick accents.

With a $6 million donation, Roger and Sally Tedrick are leaving yet another indelible mark on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus. In honor of their donation, a planned new building on campus will be named the Tedrick Welcome Center. The proposed building was presented to the SIU Board of Trustees’ architecture and design committee in April, and approval of its construction will be on the board’s Feb. 8 agenda. Read more on the blog. Watch the animated walkthrough video. (This concept art shows what the Tedrick Welcome Center could look like once constructed. Provided by Hafer Architects.)

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Tedrick Welcome Center groundbreaking

Southern breaks ground on historic Tedrick Welcome Center

Named for Roger and Sally Tedrick, whose $6 million leadership gift was instrumental in the funding of the building, the state-of-the-art welcome center will be the first stop for prospective students.

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Mike Hanes Marching Salukis Band Tower dedication

Mike Hanes Marching Salukis Band Tower Dedication

On the Friday of Southern Illinois University’s Homecoming weekend, the sun shone brightly on the Mike Hanes Marching Salukis Band Tower and the large crowd gathered to honor Hanes’ memory.

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Points of Pride

WSIU serves more than 5 million people in two-thirds of Illinois. It also includes the Southern Illinois Radio Information Service, which helps nearly 1,000 individuals who are blind or have other physical limitations.

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