Happy Halloween Eve! This year, SIU held many events to celebrate Halloween on campus. Keep reading for a recap of these events!
1. Pumpkin Carving
Pumpkin carving is a popular tradition for people to do for Halloween. This year, Green Earth Inc. gave students and faculty the opportunity to carve pumpkins on campus for free!
2. Pumpkin Glow 2025
Green Earth Inc. held a pumpkin glow nighttime hike for anyone (students or public) to walk in! People had the opportunity to stroll through the woods at night to view over 750 jack-o-lanterns. The coolest part about it is that all of the jack-o-lanterns were made by students/faculty at the pumpkin carving on campus! Free hayrides were also available.
3. The Great Glass Pumpkin Sale
Glass pumpkins made by SIU students are a permanent, must-have Halloween decoration! The glass program in the School of Art and Design created hundreds of pumpkins that were sold in the program’s annual fundraiser. It was a great turnout! The money raised helps fund programs such as the Visiting Scholar/Artist-in-Residence Program, the Visiting Artist Series, and student field and conference trips that enhance their educational experiences. It also helps pay for building glass melting furnaces and other major glassblowing equipment.
4. Spooky Saluki Crawl
This event was brand new this year. SIU students had the opportunity to play classic board and card games, check out a mini haunted house, listen to a DJ, karaoke, carve or paint pumpkins, taste mocktails created by the Student Programming Council, win great prizes, and more!
5. Student Center Halloween
-Still looking to celebrate Halloween? The Student Center has plenty of fun planned for Friday, October 31! Stop by the Marketplace Food Court from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to “Spin to Scream” and win prizes, or grab free spooky popcorn during the “Popcorn Massacre” in the first-floor art gallery. Cosmic bowling will run from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Bowling and Billiards, and you can make your own “Faces of the Forgotten” at the Craft Shop from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Don’t forget to wear your best costume and visit the Roman Room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for “Shutter and Shiver,” where Marketing and Graphics will take photos and award prizes. Plus, anyone in costume gets 10% off at the Food Court or Delyte’s!
6. Haunted Hollow
This free event hosted by SIU’s Touch of Nature included a haunted hayride, haunted cabin, Halloween treats, portable climbing wall, and family games for children of all ages. People dressed up in their Halloween costumes and had a wonderful time!
SIU did a wonderful job of holding Halloween events for students, faculty, and the community to enjoy. Happy Halloween, Salukis!
