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SUMMARY:Saluki Women’s Weekend
DESCRIPTION:2026 Saluki Women’s Weekend \nCelebrating 5 Years of Impact – Cultivate. Connect. Lead.\nThis year, we are proud to celebrate Women in Agriculture in recognition of the “International Year of the Woman Farmer.”\nLocation: Tedrick Welcome Center\n \nDates and Agenda\nThursday, September 10 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.\nWomen’s Leadership Council Welcome Reception at Hangar 9\nEngage • Reflect • Reconnect\n\n“Cowgirl Chic” theme—honoring the strength, resilience, and trailblazing spirit of women in agriculture and beyond\nNetworking, refreshments, and photo opportunities\nInteractive line dancing experience with special guest Cowboy Kyle of Urban Cowboy Line Dancing Nashville\n\nFriday, September 11 | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nWomen’s Empowerment Conference\nRegistration | 8 a.m.\n\nMorning Session | 9 – 11 a.m.\nSeeds of Security: Women, Food, and the Future\nModerator: Dr. Kristina Boone, Dean, SIU College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences\nPanelists:\n\nEmily Sharkey, SIU Alumna, Farmer, and Head Producer of A Shot of Ag and SharkFarmer Media\nKaren Schieler, SIU Alumna and Manager of Compeer Giving, Compeer Financial\nMichelle Aycock, Owner of AyCorp Companies, AyCorp Media, Delta South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, and Bernie Farmers\nHaley Bode, SIU Student, Agricultural Systems and Education, Union County Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom Coordinator\n\nFarm-to-Table Philanthropy & Saluki Woman of the Year Awards Luncheon | 11:45 a.m. –  1 p.m.\n\nEmpowerHer Grant and Mentee Scholarship announcements\nSaluki Woman of the Year Awards celebration\n\nAfternoon Session | 1:30 – 3:15 p.m.\n\nPersonality and Color Assessment, led by Alex Russell, US Soybean Seedcare Product Manager, Syngenta, SIU Alumna\nA session led by Camelle Logan, Chief AI Accessibility Officer for SMART AI Communities\n\nNetworking Reception & Saluki Women’s Weekend 5-Year Celebration | 3:30 p.m.\n\nConnect with alumni, students, and community leaders as we celebrate five years of impact\n\nSaturday, September 12\nWomen’s Leadership Council Board Meeting (Invite Only) | 9 a.m.\nMentorship Brunch | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\nIntentional conversations connecting students, alumni, and community leaders through mentorship and leadership development\n\n
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LOCATION:1255 Lincoln Drive | Carbondale, Illinois 62901
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