Come Join Us!
Walk and play with dogs from Wright-Way Rescue. Check out summer fun activities at SIU:
- Disc Golf
- Boat Rentals
- Pokemon Go
- Outdoor Games
- Free Food
Dia De Los Muertos
Part of Carbondale’s “Fourth Friday Fair” series. There will be live music, food court, kids’ activities and BYOB!
Fall Harvest
Part of Carbondale’s “Fourth Friday Fair” series. There will be live music, food court, kids’ activities and BYOB! This event will feature a bounce house and photo booth.
Pups Night Out
Part of Carbondale’s “Fourth Friday Fair” series. There will be live music, food court, kids’ activities and BYOB! Pups are welcome at this event and you can also win back to school prizes.
Beat the Heat
Part of Carbondale’s “Fourth Friday Fair” series. There will be live music, food court, kids’ activities and BYOB! This event will also have a dunk tank and water activities.
Jammin’ June
Part of Carbondale’s “Fourth Friday Fair” series. There will be live music, food court, kids’ activities and BYOB!
Great Cardboard Boat Regatta
Saturday, April 27, 2019, Rain or Shine – First race starts at 1:00PM
Location: Campus Lake at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale – Becker Pavilion & Beach
Kayak paddles, oars, paddles and life jackets will be furnished
Registration & Boat Inspections
10am – 12:30PM – Registration Tent located near boat launch- $20 Registration fee per boat
(Make checks payable to SIU)
Where to get corrugated cardboard to build your boat
Chemistry Department in Neckers Building on SIU Campus
Call: Mary Kinsel, 618-453-6428
Cost of Cardboard
$3 for a 7’x 8’ flat sheet of corrugated cardboard (Standard boat takes about 4 sheets to build)
Instant Boat Kits
Will be supplied at Campus Lake on first come first serve basis. The kits will consist of:
one sheet of 7’x 8’ cardboard
a box knife
a nail
small roll of duck tape.
You will have approximately 2 hours to build your instant boat.
Trophies will be awarded in all Boat Classes
Plus special awards for most spectacular sinking, best use of cardboard,
best team boat.
Saluki Con
The Saluki Comic Con will feature special guests, a wide array of vendors and artists, gaming and a costume contest.
Greek Sing
Join us on the steps of Shryock to see our Greek organizations showcase their singing and dancing skills!
72nd Annual Theta-Xi Variety Show
The 72nd Annual Theta Xi Variety Show is a time for the entire SIU Community to come together and showcase their different talents. Acts large and small will compete through song, dance, and acting.