{"id":3327,"date":"2023-09-10T22:06:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T22:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/?p=3327"},"modified":"2024-12-09T21:55:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T21:55:46","slug":"salukis-take-over-chicago-tout-enrollment-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/?p=3327","title":{"rendered":"Salukis take over Chicago, tout enrollment success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Saluki Takeover Tour Chicago 2023\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_KMkhcvksmc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>By Jeff Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In its third year, the Saluki Takeover Tour in Chicago brought excitement and SIU pride to the Windy City.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the week, the university announced the first increase in overall student enrollment since 2014. On the heels of that incredible news, the Saluki Takeover Tour events were buzzing with energy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3334 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2391-copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Chancellor Austin Lane addresses enrollment news to attendees of the Saluki Takeover Tour Chicago Chancellor's Reception.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2391-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2391-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2391-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2391-copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2391-copy.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u201cYou need to hear directly from me how much I appreciate your support,\u201d said Chancellor Austin Lane to a crowd of 250 Salukis on Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant. \u201cWhen you look at these enrollment numbers, we\u2019re not shocked. When you have this many people that passionate about their alma mater, incredible things are possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>SIU System President Dan Mahony echoed Chancellor Lane\u2019s sentiment about building enrollment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3335\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2404-copy-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"SIU System President Dan Mahony addresses the crowd at the Saluki Takeover Tour Chicago Chancellor's Reception.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2404-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2404-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2404-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2404-copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2404-copy.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u201cThe only way you get enrollment numbers like this is as a team,\u201d Mahony said. \u201cYou\u2019re talking about faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, donors, everybody playing their part. We could not be in a better place with the type of support we have had from everyone over the last few years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building, rekindling connections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Things kicked off on Wednesday, Sept. 6, with visits to multiple community colleges and high schools, including agreement signings at College of DuPage and Elgin Community College. Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Wendell Williams, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Sheryl Tucker, Extended Campus Executive Director Susan Wegmann, and many others visited with leaders of many other schools around the region.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3336 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/saluki-takeover-tour-medprep-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Group photo of attendees for the Saluki Takeover Tour Chicago MEDPREP Reception.\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/saluki-takeover-tour-medprep-copy.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/saluki-takeover-tour-medprep-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/saluki-takeover-tour-medprep-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/saluki-takeover-tour-medprep-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/saluki-takeover-tour-medprep-copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Later that evening, Dr. Randy Burnside, director of the MEDPREP, hosted an intimate reunion gathering for MEDPREP graduates at the Black Barrel Tavern. The Medical\/Dental Education Preparatory Program prepares educationally and socioeconomically disadvantaged students for medical, dental, and other health profession schools.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3337 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375193288_1380919732488281_304281351240766607_n-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of corporate representatives at the Saluki Takeover Tour Chicago Corporate Networking Breakfast.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375193288_1380919732488281_304281351240766607_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375193288_1380919732488281_304281351240766607_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375193288_1380919732488281_304281351240766607_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375193288_1380919732488281_304281351240766607_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/375193288_1380919732488281_304281351240766607_n.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>On the morning of Friday, Sept. 8, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Sherrica Hunt and Senior Director of Corporate &amp; Foundation Relations hosted a Corporate Networking Breakfast at the Residence Inn.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees including representatives from multiple corporations, including Enterprise, Caterpillar, Stryke Connect, and Ariel Instruments were welcomed by President Mahony.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve always had this really strong Chicago connection, and it\u2019s getting even stronger now,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3339\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2642-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Group photo of attendees at Saluki Takeover Tour Chicago Multicultural Networking Reception\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2642-copy.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2642-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2642-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2642-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_2642-copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That evening, Vice Chancellor for Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Paul Frazier hosted a Multicultural Networking Happy Hour at Highline Bar &amp; Lounge.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeyond your dollars, we need your human capital,\u201d Dr. Frazier told the crowd of over 30 people. \u201cIn order for our Cook County students to feel at home at SIU, we need you to be there for them and share your experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3340\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/siu-alumni-stumpys-pub.jpeg\" alt=\"Group photo of attendees from the SIU Alumni Association Stumpy's Pub event.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/siu-alumni-stumpys-pub.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/siu-alumni-stumpys-pub-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/siu-alumni-stumpys-pub-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/siu-alumni-stumpys-pub-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/siu-alumni-stumpys-pub-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>On Friday evening in Rockford, about 100 SIU alumni gathered at Stumpy\u2019s Pub. Hosted by the SIU Alumni Association, alumni and friends enjoyed free pizza while sharing their favorite Saluki memories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salukis win again<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, Sept. 9, nearly 100 alumni joined the pregame tailgate before SIU\u2019s 14-11 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies. It marks the second straight year the Saluki Takeover Tour in Chicago being capped by a Saluki Football win against an FBS opponent. Last year, the Salukis topped Northwestern.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;m just a small part in all of those wins,\u201d said Saluki Football coach Nick Hill. \u201cWe\u2019ve had really good players, and players win the games. It\u2019s fun to be on teams that believe you can win (against FBS teams).\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taking over<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the SIU Foundation, the Saluki Takeover Tour has made its way to Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, and Florida. Over the next year, there will be takeover tours in other parts of the country, including Southern Illinois from April 24 to May 4.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the chancellor got here, he said it was time to take SIU on the road. We\u2019re going to go to Chicago. We\u2019re going to put the flag in the ground, and we\u2019re going to tell the Windy City that this is Saluki territory,\u201d said Vice Chancellor of Development and Alumni Relations and SIU Foundation CEO Matt Kupec.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3328\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Chancellors-Reception-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Chancellors-Reception-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Chancellors-Reception-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Chancellors-Reception-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Chancellors-Reception-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.siuf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Chancellors-Reception.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jeff Wilson In its third year, the Saluki Takeover Tour in Chicago brought excitement and SIU pride to the Windy City. 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