IMPACT Strategies, Inc. is proud to announce the completion of the new Tedrick Welcome Center for the Southern Illinois University Foundation in Carbondale, IL – a transformational addition to campus and the first major construction project on university grounds in more than a decade.
Funded by the SIU Foundation, the new 44,000-square-foot, two-story, state-of-the-art facility serves as the front door for the university welcoming prospective student visits, donor engagement, alumni activities, and campus and community events for decades to come.
The Tedrick Welcome Center features a visitor center designed to host conferences, lectures, seminars, and catered events for up to 300 guests, as well as a dedicated philanthropy center that now serves as the home of the SIU Foundation. Designed with sustainability in mind, the facility incorporates geothermal heating and cooling along with other energy-efficient systems to support long-term environmental stewardship.
IMPACT Strategies worked in close collaboration with Hafer Design ensuring the successful execution of the project’s complex design in turn, delivering a high-quality facility aligned with the vision of the Foundation and its various stakeholders. This collaborative approach helped streamline construction, delivering the project ahead of schedule and under budget.
“We are honored to have played a major role in bringing this meaningful project to life for the SIU community,” said Mark Hinrichs, President of IMPACT Strategies. “As an alumnus and longtime supporter of the university, it is especially rewarding to see this facility completed and ready to serve future generations of students, alumni, and visitors.”
The completion was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 1st and open house the following day, where visitors could experience the space and explore the interactive features.
The completion of the Tedrick Welcome Center marks a significant milestone for SIU Carbondale, modernizing the university’s ability to welcome and engage prospective students while strengthening connections with alumni, donors, and the broader community.
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