- Monday, October 11
Homecoming Royalty Elections
Monday, 8 a.m. - Thursday, 8 a.m.
Official Homecoming Kick-off and Pep Rally
Location: Faner Plaza
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Homecoming Proclamation
Location: Student Center North Entrance
Time: 11:50 a.m.
The Carbondale City Mayor and the SIU Chancellor will proclaim the start of the SIU Homecoming Week.
Community Welcome.
- Tuesday, October 12
Novelty: Airbrush Hats and T-Shirts
Location: 1st Floor, Student Center
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Free for SIU Students Only
- Wednesday, October 13
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: 1st Floor, Student Center
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Homecoming Comedy Show - Comedian Chico Bean
Rescheduled - November 10, 2021
Location: Shryock Auditorium
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $5 + fees for SIU Students Only
- Thursday, October 14
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.
- Friday, October 15
Alumni Events
Saluki Alumni Plaza Ribbon Cutting
Location: Saluki Alumni Plaza behind Woody Hall
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Rocked and Rolled Reception
Location: Faner Hall 1st Floor, Room 1500 (Museum Lobby Area), Museum Auditorium, and University Museum North Hall
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
Alumni Center Naming Dedication
Location: Alumni Center
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Rocked and Rolled Homecoming Concert
Location: Alumni Center Courtyard
Time: Event begins at 6:30 p.m., Jungles Dogs play at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets
Alpha Phi Alpha Step Show
Location: Shryock Auditorium
Time: 7 p.m.
Annual event during homecoming week where greeks on-campus showcase their organizations through step routines. Admission: $10
Community Welcome.
- Saturday, October 16
SIU Homecoming Reunion Breakfast
Location: Alumni Center Courtyard
Time: 8 a.m.
Mimosas at the Museum
Location: Faner Hall 1st Floor, Room 1500 (Museum Lobby Area) and University Museum North Hall
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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.
Carbondale in the '80s and '90s Tailgate sponsored by the SIUAA
Saluki Football vs. North Dakota
Location: Saluki Stadium
Time: 2 p.m.
Tickets
Community Welcome.
Homecoming Royalty Announcement
Half-time of the football game.
Saluki Volleyball vs. Missouri State
Location: Davies Gym
Time: 5 p.m.
Community Welcome.
Miss. Eboness Pageant
Location: Shryock Auditorium
Time: 5 p.m.
Ticket required
SIU Homecoming Sneaker Ball
Location: SIU Student Center Ballrooms
Time 9:00 p.m. - Midnight
SIU Students Only - ID Required
Formal or Cocktail Attire with Sneakers Encouraged
