- Wednesday, October 4
Homecoming Blood Drive-American Red Cross
Location: Student Center Renaissance Room
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2023 Homecoming Blood Drive
Community Welcome.
- Monday, October 16
Official Homecoming Kick-off and Pep Rally
Location: Faner Plaza
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Homecoming Proclamation
Location: Faner Plaza
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Fall Involvement Fair
Location: Faner Plaza
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Come check out many of the registered student organizations on our campus
- Tuesday, October 17
Homecoming Elections Open
Location: D2L
Time: 8:00 a.m.
SIU Students only
Homecoming Concert
Movie: NLE Choppa
Location: Shryock Auditorium
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Community Welcome
- Wednesday, October 18
Homecoming Elections
Location: D2L
Time: all day
SIU Students only
Homecoming Saluki Luau Lunch & Food Drive
Location: Student Center Roman Room
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
RSO can drop off food donations at this event for the Food Drive
Winners for largest donation announced at football game
- Thursday, October 19
Saluki Block Party
Location: Lincoln Drive (in front of Pulliam)
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Come out to the SIU Homecoming Block Party! This event is free to attend for the community and students! There will be games, a DJ, a rock wall, photo booth, caricature artists, Mr. Twist- the balloon guy, and some fun rides.
Food vendors will be on-site for purchase. Vendors will be announced soon!
For the safety and enjoyment of all single-serve containers only, no glass bottles, no underage drinking, no solicitation, no pets, and no smoking.
Community Welcome.
Homecoming Elections Close
Location: D2L
Time: Noon
SIU Students only
- Friday, October 20
Alumni Events
Check out the Alumni Association page to find all of the various alumni events!
Saluki Volleyball vs. Valpo
Location: Davies Gym
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. presents:
2023 Homecoming Step Show
Location: Shryock Auditorium
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Annual event during homecoming week where greeks on-campus showcase their organizations through step routines.
Pre-sale tickets: TBA
Community Welcome.
- Saturday, October 21
SIU Homecoming Parade
Location: Downtown Carbondale
Time: 10 a.m.
Community Welcome.
Saluki Tailgate
Location: Saluki Row
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Saluki Football vs. South Dakota State
Location: Saluki Stadium
Time: 2 p.m.
Tickets
Community Welcome.
Homecoming Royalty Announcement
Half-time of the football game.
Saluki Volleyball vs. UIC
Location: Davies Gym
Time: 5 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Miss. Eboness Pageant
Location: Shryock Auditorium
Time: 5 p.m.
Ticket required
