Saluki Takeover Tour Florida | SIU Foundation | SIU

Look out Florida, the Salukis are taking over!

February 12, Tampa | February 13, Naples

Chancellor Austin A. Lane invites you to join your fellow SIU alumni and representatives from the university for the third annual Saluki Takeover Tour Florida. Visiting Tampa and Naples, we look forward to seeing as many alumni and friends as possible during our visit to the Sunshine State. 

Tampa: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025

Join us for a special Chancellor's Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the iconic George M. Steinbrenner Field (1 Steinbrenner Drive, Tampa, FL 33614). This event is free to attend.

Home to the New York Yankees’ spring training and the Tampa Tarpons, Steinbrenner Field is a 31-acre complex rich in history and a cornerstone of Tampa's sports and events scene. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow Salukis in a legendary setting!

Naples: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

Join us for a special Chancellor's Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, at the beautiful Windstar on Naples Bay (1700 Windstar Blvd., Naples, FL). This event is free to attend.

Experience the charm of Windstar, the only private club in Naples offering golf along the bay, a marina, and a private beach. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow Salukis in this stunning, welcoming setting!

For more information, email siuf@foundation.siu.edu or call 618-453-4900.