From SIU Athletics:
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and to celebrate the accomplishments of Saluki Women in Athletics and Education, Saluki Athletics will host a Title IX celebration luncheon for former female student-athletes, coaches, and administrators from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, September 10th in the Charles Helleny Pavilion at Banterra Center. Panelists will include Dr. Charlotte West, Diane Daugherty, Kerri Blaylock, Sonya Locke-Hopkins, Cindy Scott, DeAnna Price and Jenny Jansen.
Tickets are $20 per person. The registration fee covers the luncheon, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Saluki Athletics Women’s Initiatives, which supports female student-athletes.
If you are a former female student-athlete, coach, or administrator and would like to register for the private event, click here.
Please RSVP by August 26, 2022.
Other Events Taking Place that Weekend:
Saluki Women’s Weekend | Schedule of Events
Friday, September 9, 2022
- 10 a.m. – Check-in
- 12 p.m. – Women in Philanthropy Luncheon
- 1:30 p.m. – Women Empowerment Mini-Conference
- 4:00 p.m. – Keynote Address, Dr. Linda Baker, SIU Professor of the Paul Simon Public Policy. Dr. Baker is the former secretary for the State of Illinois Department of Human Services and is the first African American legislative liaison for an Illinois governor.
- 6 p.m. – Saluki Women’s Reception
Saturday, September 10, 2022
- 8:30 a.m. – Yoga on the Lawn
- 10:30 a.m. – Mentorship Brunch
- 11 a.m. – Women’s Athletic Luncheon (Private Event)
- 1:30 p.m. – Women in Leadership Board Meeting
- 3 p.m. – Fireside Chat with Mentors and Mentees
- 4 p.m. – Ultimate Women Saluki Tailgating Experience
For more information, please contact Kate Hanson at katherine.hanson@siu.edu or the SIU Foundation at 618-453-490
