Coming events

An honors recital featuring accomplished young musicians and a roast of a former Saluki coach to raise money for the men's basketball program are among the events this week on campus.

Musicians in the Egyptian Suzuki School will perform a first-ever honors recital at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19, at the Old Baptist Foundation. In all, 13 soloists in violin, piano, guitar and cello will perform as will a 12-member student string ensemble.. A second recital, featuring all the school's young musicians, is set for 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 22, at the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall. Admission is free for both events. The School of Music helps sponsor the Suzuki program.

Current Illinois and former Saluki men's basketball coach Bruce Weber will be “roasted” Sunday, May 22, at the SIU Arena. Speakers include former Purdue coach Gene Keady, former SIU and current Purdue coach Matt Painter, and Saluki head coach Chris Lowery. Proceeds from the dinner will be used for the men's basketball program.

The dinner begins at 6 p.m. The floor seats are sold out, but upper level seats are available for $75 apiece. For more information, contact 453-4667.