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Mentorship is at the heart of the 5th Annual Saluki Women’s Weekend, bringing women together across generations to share...
09/02/2026

Mentorship is at the heart of the 5th Annual Saluki Women’s Weekend, bringing women together across generations to share experiences, build relationships and learn from one another.

During Saturday’s Mentorship Brunch, Dawn Korte, Ph.D., will present “Executive Presence.” Her session will explore what it takes to build a strong leadership presence, earn trust and make a meaningful impact in the workplace and beyond.

The Mentorship Brunch also gives attendees an opportunity to connect with Women’s Leadership Council mentors and expand their professional networks.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 12
⏰ 10:30 a.m.-noon
📍 Tedrick Welcome Center at SIU
🎟 Free to attend

Registration required at siuf.org/saluki-women.

5th Annual Saluki Women's Weekend Sponsors
Premier Sponsors | Moneta and SIU Credit Union
Gold Sponsor and Media Sponsor | River Radio (New Country Z100 Radio, Today's Hit Music 101.5 CIL-FM, 95.1 STEVE FM, 103.5 ESPN Southern Illinois, Newsradio WJPF)
Silver Sponsors | TJ's Fine Jewelry & Repair and Deaconess Illinois
Maroon Sponsors | Midland States Bank, Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase, Tonnette R. Williams, and Pizza and Pasta Express
Mentorship Brunch Sponsors | Southern Illinois Healthcare, Dawn Korte, Ph.D. and Align Wealth Management
Welcome Reception Sponsors | Midland States Bank and Melissa Hahn
EmpowerHER Grant and WLC Mentee Scholarships Sponsor | Legence Bank
Networking and Celebration Ice Cream Sponsor | American Farm Mortgage & Financial Services
Office of Innovation and Economic Development Women's Business Acceleration Award Sponsor | Powers Engineering
Community Partner Sponsors | St. Nicholas Brewing Company, Compeer Financial and First Mid Bank & Trust
Friends Sponsor | AAUW Carbondale Branch
In-Kind Sponsors | Hangar 9 and WSIU Public Broadcasting

🎉 The SIU Foundation is launching its first Week of Philanthropy, Sept. 21-25, celebrating the donors and giving that cr...
09/02/2026

🎉 The SIU Foundation is launching its first Week of Philanthropy, Sept. 21-25, celebrating the donors and giving that create opportunities across Southern Illinois University.

Throughout the week, we’ll equip SIU Day of Giving advocates, recognize scholarship recipients, thank faculty and staff payroll deduction donors and bring campus together to celebrate the impact of philanthropy.

At the center of it all is the 11th SIU Day of Giving on Wednesday, Sept. 23, when Salukis across all 50 states and around the world can help Paint the Map Maroon.

Learn more about the Week of Philanthropy: https://blog.siuf.org/?p=5230

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIU Alumni Association

Join us for a day of learning, connection and professional development at the Women’s Empowerment Conference, part of th...
09/01/2026

Join us for a day of learning, connection and professional development at the Women’s Empowerment Conference, part of the 5th Annual Saluki Women’s Weekend!

Personality and Color Assessment
SIU alumna Alex Russell, U.S. Soybean Seedcare Product Manager at Syngenta, will lead an interactive session exploring personality styles and how understanding them can strengthen communication and connection.

Resilience in the Face of Rapid Change
Camelle Logan, MBA, PMP, CSM, chief accessibility officer for SMART AI Communities, will share insights on building resilience and navigating change.

📅 Friday, Sept. 11
📍 Tedrick Welcome Center at SIU
🎟 Free to attend

Join us for Friday’s conference or attend any of the events during the 5th Annual Saluki Women’s Weekend, Sept. 10-12. Register at siuf.org/saluki-women.

5th Annual Saluki Women's Weekend Sponsors
Premier Sponsors | Moneta and SIU Credit Union
Gold Sponsor and Media Sponsor | River Radio (New Country Z100 Radio, Today's Hit Music 101.5 CIL-FM, 95.1 STEVE FM, 103.5 ESPN Southern Illinois, Newsradio WJPF)
Silver Sponsors | TJ's Fine Jewelry & Repair and Deaconess Illinois
Maroon Sponsors | Midland States Bank, Ward 5 Alderwoman Lakeisha k Purchase, Tonnette R. Williams, and Pizza and Pasta Express
Mentorship Brunch Sponsors | Southern Illinois Healthcare, Dawn Korte, Ph.D. and Align Wealth Management
Welcome Reception Sponsors | Midland States Bank and Melissa Hahn
EmpowerHER Grant and WLC Mentee Scholarships Sponsor | Legence Bank
Networking and Celebration Ice Cream Sponsor | American Farm Mortgage & Financial Services
Office of Innovation and Economic Development Women's Business Acceleration Award Sponsor | Powers Engineering
Community Partner Sponsors | St. Nicholas Brewing Company, Compeer Financial and First Mid Bank & Trust
Friends Sponsor | Carbondale Branch AAUW
In-Kind Sponsors | Hangar 9 and WSIU Public Broadcasting (WSIU Public Television and WSIU Public Radio)

09/01/2026

SIU alumnus Brian Hawkins ’91 is helping Salukis gain hands-on experience and prepare for careers in healthcare.

As president and CEO of HHM Health, Hawkins has hired two SIU students, providing opportunities for them to apply what they are learning and gain real-world experience in healthcare.

“I believe it’s important to reinvest in the new leaders that are coming up.”

That commitment is especially meaningful as artificial intelligence and other technologies continue to change the field. Hawkins believes students need opportunities to develop the skills and human connection that remain essential to caring for others.

We are grateful to Brian and HHM Health for partnering with SIU to support students and help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Watch the video to learn more about Brian’s Saluki story and why supporting SIU students is important to him.

HHM Health
SIU College of Health & Human Sciences
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIU Alumni Association

Congratulations to Jocelyn Popit, senior director of development for the SIU Foundation, on earning the Certified Fund R...
08/31/2026

Congratulations to Jocelyn Popit, senior director of development for the SIU Foundation, on earning the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation!

Jocelyn works closely with donors and alumni to advance opportunities for the SIU College of Liberal Arts and Library Affairs. She joins more than 8,200 fundraising professionals worldwide who hold the CFRE, a globally recognized credential reflecting fundraising achievement, professional knowledge and a commitment to ethical practices.

We are proud to celebrate Jocelyn and this well-deserved professional milestone. Congratulations!

Read more: https://blog.siuf.org/?p=5227

08/31/2026

In Season 2, Episode 1 of The Impact Report, we’re wrapping things up with some Saluki Good News!

SIU Student Recreation Center Director Corné Prozesky is headed to Vietnam to compete in the Pickleball World Cup! A double graduate of SIU and former member of the Saluki Swimming and Diving team, Corné has also spent more than 20 years working at the Rec Center.

What an incredible accomplishment for a fellow Saluki. Congratulations, Corné, and best of luck at the Pickleball World Cup! We’ll be cheering you on from SIU!

Watch this segment and more from The Impact Report: siuf.org/impact-report

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIU Alumni Association
SIU Student Recreation Center

We were honored to host the annual Mix and Mingle at the Tedrick Welcome Center. This private gathering brought together...
08/29/2026

We were honored to host the annual Mix and Mingle at the Tedrick Welcome Center. This private gathering brought together federal, state and local elected officials with representatives from Southern Illinois University and the community for a morning of conversation and connection.

We are proud to provide a space where leaders can come together, strengthen relationships and build connections that benefit SIU and Southern Illinois. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Chancellor Austin A. Lane
SIU System President Dan Mahony
City of Carbondale Government
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce

08/28/2026

In Season 2, Episode 1 of The Impact Report, we’re taking a trip back in time to see what move-in looked like for generations of Salukis.

Courtesy of Morris Library Special Collections, these photos capture new student move-in at SIU from as early as 1955 through 1990. From what students packed for college to how campus has changed through the decades, it’s a fun look back at the start of a new academic year.

And for the alumni wondering, yes, the Towers are still standing and have been updated through the years!

As our Salukis settle into the fall semester, take a look back at move-in days of the past and see how some things have changed while the excitement of a new year at SIU remains.

Watch this segment and more from The Impact Report: siuf.org/impact-report

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Morris Library
SIU Alumni Association

What does the future of food and agriculture look like, and how are women helping shape it?That’s just one of many excit...
08/27/2026

What does the future of food and agriculture look like, and how are women helping shape it?

That’s just one of many exciting topics we’ll explore during the Women’s Empowerment Conference on Friday, Sept. 11, as part of the 5th Annual Saluki Women’s Weekend.

“Seeds of Security: Women, Food, and the Future” will bring together perspectives from farming, business, education, media and community leadership to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of food and agriculture.

Moderator:
Dr. Kristina Boone, dean of the SIU College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences
Panelists:
Emily Sharkey, SIU alumna, farmer and head producer of A Shot of Ag and SharkFarmer Media (The Shark Farmer)
Karen Schieler, SIU alumna and manager of Compeer Giving at Compeer Financial
Michelle Aycock, owner of Aycorp, Delta South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, and Bernie Farmers
Haley Bode, SIU student in agricultural systems and education and Union County Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom coordinator

Join us for this conversation and a full day of speakers, panels, networking and professional development centered on this year’s theme, Cultivate. Connect. Lead.

📅 Friday, Sept. 11
📍 Tedrick Welcome Center at SIU
🎟 Free to attend

Register today at siuf.org/saluki-women.
Presented by Moneta and SIU Credit Union.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIU Alumni Association
SIU College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences
Union Co. Ag in the Classroom

08/27/2026

In Season 2, Episode 1 of The Impact Report, we spotlight Professor Sean Boyle, who has spent 30 years teaching and inspiring students in SIU’s Automotive Technology program.

From automatic transmissions and diagnostics to the latest developments in electric vehicles, Professor Boyle brings his research and industry expertise directly into the classroom. Recently promoted to full professor, he is the first Automotive Technology faculty member to achieve that rank.

His expertise extends beyond SIU. This summer, Professor Boyle traveled to Australia to present on electric vehicle technology and safety, including to the Victorian government.

Congratulations to Professor Boyle on his promotion, and thank you for 30 years of dedication to SIU and generations of Automotive Technology students.

Watch this segment and more from The Impact Report: siuf.org/impact-report

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIU College of Health & Human Sciences
SIUC Automotive Technology Department

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