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Saluki Women's Weekend 2025

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Saluki Women's Weekend is an inclusive event open to all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation,

Attire: Smart casual. We recommend comfortable pieces such as blouses, collared shirts, dresses, or dark jeans. Exclusive Saluki Women's Weekend apparel will also be available for purchase at our on-site pop-up store. Stay tuned for more details!

To ensure broad access and participation, Saluki Women's Weekend is proudly organized by the Women's Leadership Council and supported through generous sponsorships and donations. These contributions help fund scholarships and grants that make the event accessible to all.

If you register but are unable to attend, please kindly notify us by emailing sherricah@foundation.siu.edu. Your update helps us plan thoughtfully and accommodate others.

Friday, October 3, 2025 

Saluki Women's Weekend: Women in Empowerment Conference
Location: SIU Student Center Ballrooms

The Women in Empowerment Conference is a fantastic opportunity for women to connect, learn, and grow. Participate in engaging panels, sessions with alumnae experts, and social activities alongside current students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

Schedule:

  • 7:30 - 8:15 a.m.: Breakfast & Networking Hour
  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Vendor Fair (John W. Coker Lounge, Student Center)
  • 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Women's Empowerment Conference Programming
  • 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.: Women in Philanthropy Luncheon & Saluki Women's Awards Presentation
    • Women in Engineering Excellence Award
    • Rising Star Award
    • Emerging Leader Award
    • Trailblazer Award
    • Woman of the Year Award
    • EmPowerHer Grant Award
    • SIU WLC Mentee Scholarship Award
  • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Saluki Women Networking Social (Becker Pavilion by Campus Lake)

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Schedule:

  • 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.: WLC Mentorship Breakfast (SIU Student Center)
  • 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.: Saluki Women Tailgate Experience (Saluki Row)