SALUKI FAMILY ASSOCIATION 2021-2022 CALENDAR Welcome to the Saluki family! I hope you are as excited Dear Families of our Saluki Community: to start the fall as I am. Webster Dictionary defines community as “a group of people who share something in common.” As your student At Southern Illinois University Carbondale, we’re enters Southern Illinois University Carbondale, we proud of the distinctive education we offer. Students welcome you ALL to the Saluki Community. receive hands-on learning and personal attention. Undergraduates can conduct research often reserved for The Saluki Community is a collective spirit that defines graduate students, and they have other opportunities as our culture in Carbondale and in the hearts of our proud early as their freshman year. alumni. Being part of the Saluki Community is that we are proud to work here, we are proud to learn here, we are As a community dedicated to student success, we are committed to diversity, proud to achieve here and we are proud to wear maroon on any given day. equity and inclusion, and strive for everyone to feel welcome. We offer many programs and services that assist students as they make the transition to college life. As the Dean of Students, I am committed to working in partnership with students, On our beautiful campus and in the region, students can take advantage of a wide campus and the local community to provide a transformational experience for all variety of cultural, recreational and athletic programs. students. In the Saluki Community we value: Accountability: We hold our students and each other accountable to be active In addition to reminding you of important dates, this calendar provides valuable representatives of the institution while responsibly managing resources. insights into what you and your student may experience during the first year at SIU Carbondale. Collaboration: We create productive partnerships throughout our University, and in the community, thereby better serving our students. On behalf of our faculty, staff and students, welcome to your university. Compassion: We care by providing intentional services, which value the individual Go Dawgs! and provide equitable support for our students and staff. Austin Lane Engagement: We cultivate transformative relationships with our students and Chancellor community by providing opportunities for growth and learning in a safe and healthy environment. Inclusivity: We celebrate the unique and creative potential of every individual while providing positive spaces and conversations where everyone belongs. On behalf of the Dean of Students Office, please remember we are here for your student and you as a family if you encounter an unexpected obstacle along the way. Never hesitate to reach out via email at [email protected] or via phone at 618-453-2461. Welcome to the Saluki Community! Jennifer Jones-Hall Dean of Students CAMPUS CONTACTS Area Code (618) SIU Departments City of Carbondale SIU (University Switchboard) ............ 453-2121 Public Policy Institute .................. 453-4009 Carbondale Chamber of Commerce ....... 549-2146 Achieve Program ...................... 453-6155 Rainbow’s End Child Development Center .. 453-6358 carbondalechamber.com ACADEMIC CALENDAR Recreational Sports & Services .......... 453-1277 Carbondale Mainstreet ................. 529-8040 Air Force ROTC ....................... 453-2481 FALL SEMESTER 2021 Army ROTC .......................... 453-5786 Registrar, Office of the ................. 453-2963 carbondalemainstreet.com Semester Classes Begin ......... Monday, August 16 Athletics, Intercollegiate ............. 877-Salukis Saluki Cares ......................... 453-2461 City of Carbondale .................... 549-5302 Labor Day Holiday ............... Monday, September 6 Black Resource Center ................. 453-3740 Saluki Family Association (SFA) .......... 453-1000 explorecarbondale.com Veterans Day Holiday ....... Thursday, November 11 Bookstore, University .................. 536-3321 Service Learning and Volunteerism, Thanksgiving Break ........ Saturday, November 20 - Bursar .............................. 453-2221 Center for ......................... 453-7520 Health Care Sunday, November 28 Career Development Center ............. 453-2391 Student Affairs, Division of ............. 453-2461 Ambulance, Jackson County ............. 529-5158 Final Examinations ............. Monday, December 6 - Chancellor, Office of the ............... 453-2341 Student Center ....................... 536-3351 Memorial Hospital, Friday, December 10 Conference and Scheduling Services ...... 536-7751 Bowling and Billiards ................ 453-2803 Emergency Room .......... 549-0721, ext. 65626 Commencement ................ Saturday, December 11 Dean of Students, Office of the .......... 453-2461 Craft Shop ......................... 453-3636 Center for Medical Arts ................ 549-5361 Disability Support Services .............. 453-5738 ID Office/Debit Dawg ................ 536-3351 Student Health Services ................ 453-3311 Student Employment ................... 453-2391 WINTER INTERSESSION Exploratory Student Advisement ......... 453-4351 2021-2022 Financial Aid ......................... 453-4334 Student Engagement, Office of .......... 453-5714 Winter Intersession begins ...Monday, December 13 Fraternity and Sorority Life .............. 453-5714 Student Health Services ................ 453-3311 Winter Intersession ends .......... Sunday, January 9 Hispanic/Latino Resource Center ......... 453-3740 Counseling and Psychological Services .. 453-5371 Immunizations. 453-4326 Honors Program, University ............. 453-2824 STAY CONNECTED. SPRING SEMESTER 2022 Housing, University .................... 453-2301 Pharmacy ......................... 453-4417 Semester Classes Begin ........ Monday, January 10 Information Technology Customer Service .. 453-5155 Student Health Insurance ............. 453-4413 @SIUC Marting Luther King Jr. Day ... Monday, January 17 Computer Learning Centers Hours Student Health Service Appointments .. 453-3311 Spring Break .................. Saturday, March 5, noon - and Information .................... 453-6213 Wellness Center .................... 536-4441 Sunday, March 13 Telecommunication Services .......... 453-2484 Student Multicultural Resource Center .... 453-3740 SouthernIllinoisUniversityCarbondale Final Examinations ...................... Monday, May 2 - Intramural-Recreational Sports .......... 453-1273 Student Rights and Responsibilities ...... 536-2338 Friday May 6 Learning Support Services, Center for .... 453-1369 Students’ Legal Assistance ............. 536-6677 @thisissiu Commencement ........................... Saturday, May 7 LGBTQ Resource Center ................ 453-3740 Student Recreation Center .............. 453-1277 Library, Morris ........................ 453-2522 Study Abroad ........................ 453-5774 All breaks begin officially at 10 p.m. the night Circulation Desk .................... 453-1455 Sustainability ........................ 453-2846 thisissiu before and end at 7:30 a.m. the morning after Information Desk ................... 453-2818 Testing Services ...................... 453-6003 the respective beginning and ending dates listed, McLeod Theater ...................... 453-6000 Touch of Nature Environmental Center .... 453-1121 McNair Scholars ...................... 453-4582 Tutoring Center ....................... 453-1369 Museum, University ................... 453-5388 Transitional Programs .................. 453-7041 New Student Programs ................. 453-1000 TRiO Student Support Services .......... 453-6973 Non-Traditional Student Services ......... 453-7521 Undergraduate Admissions ............. 536-4405 Parking Division ...................... 453-5369 Veterans Services ..................... 453-1335 Public Safety, Department of Women’s Resource Center .............. 453-3740 (SIU Carbondale Police Writing Center ....................... 453-1231 Non-emergency line) ................ 453-3771 Guide to being in the Wear your Dawg Pound Stand up and cheer dawg pound shirt to games for the Dawgs “Go Southern! So we know that you're a The Salukis need to see you member of the The Pound supporting them from the stands Go!” Check the theme Download the and do your best Saluki Superfan App to participate dawg pound SALUKI Use this to add games We will typically provide themed SUPERFAN to your calendar items to the Dawg Pound EVENT Check into games for dawg pound points towards prizes Use your member Show up early and card for these stay until the end discounts: True Salukis support their Discounts available at: team in the highs and lows getinvolved.siu.edu/dawgpound Take advantage of road trips and your discount We try to go to a couple road games every year depending on the schedule getinvolved.siu.edu CAMPUS POSITIONS OLS/SLS RAS/APAS SALUKI AMBASSADORS STUDENT PROGRAMMING COUNCIL OL Description RA Description Description Orientation Leaders (OLs) provide programs and Resident Assistants (RAs) have many responsibilities, At SIU, our students lead the way. Saluki Ambassadors Description services for first-year students, transfer students including assisting residents, programming, enforcing are students dedicated to sharing experiences and Student Programming Council Director - The SPC and family members/guests throughout the first policies, and working duty shifts. Successful RAs are perspectives about the university they call home. They directors are responsible and accountable to the year