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The SIU Foundation Women\u2019s Leadership Council is hosting the inaugural Saluki Women\u2019s Weekend in partnership with Saluki Women\u2019s Athletics. The weekend will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX and celebrate the accomplishments of all generations of Saluki women. In addition, the weekend will honor the first Saluki Woman of the Year, Saluki Woman Trailblazer, and the Saluki Woman Emerging Leader Awards.<\/p>\n
The weekend will serve as a catalyst to celebrate, empower, engage, and stimulate thoughts on ways Saluki women can continue to stand on the shoulders of giants of excellence such as Dr. Charlotte West, a Title IX pioneer and women\u2019s sports advocate.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe importance of celebrating and continuing to build equitable access to education for our female students is a high priority,\u201d said Sherrica Hunt, director of development for diversity, equity, and inclusion, said. \u201cThe role of philanthropy in this space is beyond raising funds to support students and programs. It is also about creating paths to advocate for equitable representation to close the gender gaps and provide opportunities that allow all Saluki Women to thrive beyond any social or economic conditions. We look forward to our female alumni flooding the SIU campus. Go Dawgs!\u201d<\/p>\n
The weekend will support the Women\u2019s Leadership Council mentorship program and campus micro-grants to support women\u2019s initiative and the women in athletics initiative fund. To register for the weekend or sponsor the event, please visit siuf.org\/saluki-women<\/a> or contact Sherrica Hunt at sherricah@foundation.siu.edu<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are excited to host the inaugural Saluki Women\u2019s Weekend this September to bring back SIU alumnae to campus,\u201d said Steph Taylor, director of development. \u201cThis weekend will celebrate the impact of the generations before us had on equitable access to education and sports, but also continue to help close those gender gaps and barriers women continue to face. You can help us make an impact on the future of women\u2019s initiatives on campus through philanthropic support, mentoring our students, and inviting your fellow Saluki women to attend the event with you. We will see you in September!\u201d<\/p>\n About the Women\u2019s Leadership Council<\/strong><\/p>\n Established in 2020, the SIU Women\u2019s Leadership Council is a network of alumnae, parents, and friends who are committed to creating a culture of women-driven philanthropy at SIU and mentoring future generations of Salukis. Council members contribute their time, energy, resources, and expertise by serving on university boards and championing SIU in their home regions. Embodying a legacy of leadership, the council collectively funds women\u2019s initiatives and scholarships on campus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The SIU Foundation Women\u2019s Leadership Council is hosting the inaugural Saluki Women\u2019s Weekend in partnership with Saluki Women\u2019s Athletics. The weekend will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX and celebrate the accomplishments of all generations of Saluki women. In addition, the weekend will honor the first Saluki Woman of the Year, Saluki Woman Trailblazer, … Continue reading Saluki Women’s Weekend 2022<\/span>