Saluki Takeover Tour to Make Stops in All 17 Southern Illinois Counties

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Saluki Takeover Tour of Southern Illinois spans from April 24 though May 4, with stops through all 17 counties in the southern part of the state.

The tour consists of receptions and meet ups, visiting local schools with five Chancellor's Receptions across the area.

To register for these receptions, you may found information on the .

“Saluki spirit is evident everywhere we go, but it has its roots right here in Southern Illinois,�� said Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane. “These takeover tour events are a terrific opportunity for our local alumni and friends to engage with our leadership and share their Saluki experience with others.��

The keystone event, Southern Illinois Celebration, takes place on May 4 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Walker's Bluff Casino Resort with recognition potential and incoming students with SIU Carbondale.

Below is a list of takeovers tour events and receptions...

Wednesday, April 24

School visits: Benton Consolidated High School, Hamilton County High School, Carmi-White County High School and Mount Vernon Township High School
Business Resource Meet Up: 4:30 p.m., Innovation Hub, Mount Vernon
Chancellor’s Reception: 6 to 8 p.m., The Granada Theatre, Mount Vernon Thursday, April 25
School visits: Marion High School, Johnston City High School, Gallatin County High School and Harrisburg High School
Business Resource Meet Up: noon, MAN-TRA-CON Corp. and Greater
Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission offices, Marion, and 4:30 p.m. Morello’s, Harrisburg
Chancellor’s Reception: 6 to 8 p.m., Morello’s, Harrisburg Friday, April 26
School visits: Murphysboro High School, Chester High School and Du Quoin High School
Business Resource Meet Up: 4:30 p.m., Alongi’s Italian Restaurant, Du Quoin
Chancellor’s Reception: 6 to 8 p.m., St. Nicholas Brewing Co., Du Quoin

Monday, April 29

School visits: Vienna High School, Meridian High School, Cairo High School, Anna Jonesboro High School and Cobden High School
Business Resource Meet Up: noon, First Baptist Missionary Church, Cairo, and 4:30 p.m., Media Center at Vienna High School
Chancellor’s Reception: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Alto Vineyards

Tuesday, April 30

Business Resource Meet Up: 4:30 p.m., Carbondale Civic Center

Wednesday, May 1

School visits: Carterville High School, Carbondale Community High School, Herrin High School and John A. Logan College
Business Resource Meet Up: 4:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Golconda
Chancellor’s Reception: 6 to 8 p.m., Fat Edd’s Roadhouse, Metropolis

Saturday, May 4