5th Annual Saluki Women's Weekend Conference
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2026 Saluki Women's Weekend presented by Moneta and SIU Credit Union
Celebrating 5 Years of Impact – Cultivate. Connect. Lead.
This year, we are proud to celebrate Women in Agriculture in recognition of the “International Year of the Woman Farmer.”
Location: Tedrick Welcome Center
Dates and Agenda:
Thursday, September 10:
Women’s Leadership Council Welcome Reception at Hangar 9
Engage • Reflect • Reconnect
- "Cowgirl Chic" theme—honoring the strength, resilience, and trailblazing spirit of women in agriculture and beyond
- Networking, refreshments, and photo opportunities
- Interactive line dancing experience with special guest Cowboy Kyle of Urban Cowboy Line Dancing Nashville
Friday, September 11:
Women’s Empowerment Conference
- Keynote speakers and interactive panel discussions
- Women of Excellence in Agriculture Awards
- Leadership and professional development sessions
Farm-to-Table Philanthropy & Saluki Woman of the Year Awards Luncheon
- EmpowerHer Grant and Mentee Scholarship announcements
- Saluki Woman of the Year Awards celebration
Networking Reception & Saluki Women’s Weekend 5-Year Celebration
- Connect with alumni, students, and community leaders as we celebrate five years of impact
Saturday, September 12:
Women’s Leadership Council Board Meeting (Invite Only)
Mentorship Brunch
Free registration: https://siuf.org/saluki-women
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Premier Sponsors | Moneta and SIU Credit Union
Gold Sponsor and Media Sponsor | River Radio (New Country Z100 Radio, Today's Hit Music 101.5 CIL-FM, 95.1 STEVE FM, 103.5 ESPN Southern Illinois, Newsradio WJPF)
Silver Sponsors | TJ's Fine Jewelry & Repair and Deaconess Illinois
Maroon Sponsors | Midland States Bank, Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase and Powers Engineering
Mentorship Brunch Sponsors | SIH and Dawn Korte
Welcome Reception Sponsors | Melissa Hahn and Midland States Bank
EmpowerHER Grant and WLC Mentee Scholarships Sponsor | Legence Bank
Community Partner Sponsor | St. Nicholas Brewing Company
In-Kind Sponsors | Hangar 9 and WSIU Public Broadcasting
Celebrating 5 Years of Impact – Cultivate. Connect. Lead.
This year, we are proud to celebrate Women in Agriculture in recognition of the “International Year of the Woman Farmer.”
Location: Tedrick Welcome Center
Dates and Agenda:
Thursday, September 10:
Women’s Leadership Council Welcome Reception at Hangar 9
Engage • Reflect • Reconnect
- "Cowgirl Chic" theme—honoring the strength, resilience, and trailblazing spirit of women in agriculture and beyond
- Networking, refreshments, and photo opportunities
- Interactive line dancing experience with special guest Cowboy Kyle of Urban Cowboy Line Dancing Nashville
Friday, September 11:
Women’s Empowerment Conference
- Keynote speakers and interactive panel discussions
- Women of Excellence in Agriculture Awards
- Leadership and professional development sessions
Farm-to-Table Philanthropy & Saluki Woman of the Year Awards Luncheon
- EmpowerHer Grant and Mentee Scholarship announcements
- Saluki Woman of the Year Awards celebration
Networking Reception & Saluki Women’s Weekend 5-Year Celebration
- Connect with alumni, students, and community leaders as we celebrate five years of impact
Saturday, September 12:
Women’s Leadership Council Board Meeting (Invite Only)
Mentorship Brunch
Free registration: https://siuf.org/saluki-women
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Premier Sponsors | Moneta and SIU Credit Union
Gold Sponsor and Media Sponsor | River Radio (New Country Z100 Radio, Today's Hit Music 101.5 CIL-FM, 95.1 STEVE FM, 103.5 ESPN Southern Illinois, Newsradio WJPF)
Silver Sponsors | TJ's Fine Jewelry & Repair and Deaconess Illinois
Maroon Sponsors | Midland States Bank, Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase and Powers Engineering
Mentorship Brunch Sponsors | SIH and Dawn Korte
Welcome Reception Sponsors | Melissa Hahn and Midland States Bank
EmpowerHER Grant and WLC Mentee Scholarships Sponsor | Legence Bank
Community Partner Sponsor | St. Nicholas Brewing Company
In-Kind Sponsors | Hangar 9 and WSIU Public Broadcasting
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