April 25, 2005

Tickets available for SIUC day at Busch Stadium

by Greg Scott

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Members of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Alumni Association can purchase tickets for the 21st "SIU Day at Busch Stadium" scheduled for Saturday, July 23.

Tickets are being sold exclusively to alumni members through May 13. After this date, tickets will be available to all alumni and friends.

Guests will gather for a pre-game reception at noon in the Millennium Hotel Pool Area, located one block east of Busch Stadium. The Cardinals-Cubs game follows at 2:15 p.m.

The reception menu includes miniature hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, crackers, and jumbo hot pretzels, in addition to a cash bar. The price, including the reception and game ticket, is $45 per person. Game tickets will be distributed at the reception. Members can purchase up to six game tickets.

For more information, call the SIU Alumni Association 618/453-2408.