Cam Jam

With great excitement and heartfelt gratitude, I invite you to join us for CAM JAM, the inaugural fundraising celebration of our newly established College of Arts and Media at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

 CAM JAM is more than just an event — it starts a new tradition.  At this lively gathering, creativity and community come together to support the next generation of artists, designers, performers, producers, scholars, and writers — all creators and innovators.  Contributions on that evening will directly benefit the CAM Student Success Scholarship and the six schools in the college, helping students with financial needs continue their education, earn degrees, and share their talents with the world.

 We hope you will join us for an uplifting evening filled with engaging entertainment, delicious food and refreshments, spirited silent auctions, delightful conversations, and inspiring stories of student creativity and perseverance.  To make this celebration even more meaningful, please feel welcome to bring your family and friends to experience the magic of CAM together!

Event: CAM JAM — A Celebration of Creativity & Community
Date & Time: Friday, December 5, 2025, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Garden Grove Event Center, 1215 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
Dress Code: Stylish, comfortable, and creative

Your partnership helps open doors — for students discovering their voices, shaping culture, and reimagining the future through arts and media.  We are grateful for your generosity and for your belief in our mission.

We are excited to welcome you to CAM JAM and celebrate what we can accomplish together.

With Saluki pride and gratitude,

Hong Cheng, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor