SIU announces dates for 2021 Family Weekend and Homecoming
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by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. Mark your calendars. Southern Illinois University Carbondale has set 2021 Saluki Family Weekend for Sept. 24-26 and Homecoming for Oct. 10-16.
Organizers are in the early stages of planning the events. They will continue to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic and comply with state guidelines and other health and safety protocols.
Celebrating families
Saluki Family Weekend often includes a variety of traditional activities such as the Family of the Weekend contest, a brunch, Greek Sing, craft sale and, of course, the family tailgate and Saluki football. The team will compete against the Illinois State Redbirds in gridiron action on Sept. 25.
SIU sets dates for 2021 Family Weekend, Homecoming Southern Illinois University Carbondale announced dates have been set for the 2021 Saluki Family Weekend and Homecoming. (Source: KFVS) By Marsha Heller | January 13, 2021 at 10:53 AM CST - Updated January 13 at 10:53 AM
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Southern Illinois University Carbondale announced dates have been set for the 2021 Saluki Family Weekend and Homecoming.
Saluki Family Weekend will take place on Friday, September 24 through Sunday, Sept. 26. The SIU Football team will take on the Illinois State Redbirds on Sept. 25.
Most family weekend events include a contest, brunch, Greek Sing, craft sale and the family tailgate, but planning for these activities are not finalized.