# Event Details - **Event Name**: SIU Field Hockey Reunion Weekend | Campus Tour & Dinner Registration - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: This year's event honors the late Coach Julee Illner's lasting impact, championship legacy, and commitment to student-athlete success.About this EventFormer SIU Field Hockey players and friends will gather in Carbondale this August to celebrate the life and legacy of Coach Julee Illner while reconnecting with teammates during a special Field Hockey Reunion Weekend.Led by 1979 graduate Ann Stribling Verderber and a committee of former players, alumni are raising funds to dedicate the SIU Soccer Office in honor of Coach Illner, whose influence continues to be felt more than a decade after her passing in 2014.Coach Julee Illner devoted 34 years of service to Southern Illinois University, including 20 seasons as head field hockey coach. A member of the SIU Sports Hall of Fame and recipient of numerous honors throughout her career, she built state, Midwest, and national caliber championship teams while serving as a mentor, educator, and friend to generations of student-athletes.The dedication project will create a permanent tribute to a coach whose impact reached far beyond wins and losses and whose legacy continues to inspire Salukis today.Registration OptionsCampus TourJoin fellow alumni for a guided tram tour of campus and see how Southern Illinois University has evolved while revisiting many of the places that helped shape your SIU experience.Reunion Dinner RegistrationReconnect with teammates and friends during an evening of fellowship, memories, and celebration at Giant City Lodge. Please register so we can provide an accurate guest count to the restaurant for the reservation.Important: Each attendee will be responsible for purchasing their own dinner and beverages.To register for these events, please click the "Reserve a Spot" button on the right-hand side of the page.Reunion Weekend ScheduleSaturday, August 15, 20262:00 p.m. – Tram Ride Campus TourMeet at the Guida-Moller Alumni Center5:30–7:30 p.m. – Reunion DinnerGiant City LodgeMakanda, IllinoisSunday, August 16, 202612:30 p.m. – Julee Illner Soccer Office Dedication CeremonyHeld in conjunction with the SIU Soccer match at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex. Dedication ceremony begins at 12:45. Match begins at 1 p.m. Alumni athletes will be recognized at halftime.Register for this event or make a donation here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/siu-field-hockey-reunion-weekend-campus-tour-and-dinner-registration/100001992434636633 - **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: Guida-Moller Family Alumni Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Carbondale - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Guida-Moller Family Alumni Center - **lat**: 37.7181357 - **long**: -89.21743359999999 - **full address**: Guida-Moller Family Alumni Center, 900 South Normal Avenue, Carbondale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SIU Field Hockey Reunion Weekend | Campus Tour & Dinner Registration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c84c092cf566a89cef0f4824e94e7654f54be2fe3b03cb7c4998cfc4cfefb547-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf1f0f0-gmir.jpg?v=1783782231 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SIU Field Hockey Reunion Weekend | Campus Tour & Dinner Registration being held? - **A:** SIU Field Hockey Reunion Weekend | Campus Tour & Dinner Registration takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Guida-Moller Family Alumni Center, 900 South Normal Avenue, Carbondale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SIU Field Hockey Reunion Weekend | Campus Tour & Dinner Registration? - **A:** SIU Field Hockey Reunion Weekend | Campus Tour & Dinner Registration is organized by SIU Alumni Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SIU Field Hockey Reunion Weekend | Campus Tour & Dinner Registration is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carbondale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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