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Recent News About Eastern Illinois University
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EIU to sponsor historic Women's Army Corps seminar
Eastern Illinois University (EIU) will give a presentation from 4 to 5:30 p.m. tomorrow, March 11, at Coles County Airport in Mattoon, featuring a Women’s Army Corps (WAC) member’s experiences as retold by her daughter.
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Charleston plans adult-themed Easter egg hunt
Hands-on fun awaits fully grown Charleston residents, who are invited to re-experience a beloved childhood ritual between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, with an exclusively adult Easter egg hunt at Morton Park.
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Registration for EIU’s Booth Library creative research competition now open
Eastern Illinois University’s Booth Library, currently sponsoring its “Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity” program through March 25, is seeking art, writing, music, performance, documentary, exhibit and other creative formats.
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EIU softball takes to the field for weekend tournament
Posting just one win out of the 11 games so far — a 9-1 defeat of Northern Kentucky — the Eastern Illinois University Panthers softball team will head to Southern Illinois University for the Coach B Classic this weekend, March 5-6.
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Cardiac patient lives to pay it forward
After an emotional year spent facing his own and loved ones’ illnesses, Ashmore's Alan Alford, 59, has emerged from an intense medical crisis stronger than ever — and ready to help others attain better health.
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EIU invites public to attend, participate in Booth Library's upcoming Edible Book Festival
Eastern Illinois book lovers will have an opportunity to linger over edible reading materials at the Eastern Illinois University Booth Library’s Edible Book Festival, a free event that is open to the public and scheduled for April 11.
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Former state university employee Whitcomb paid in $2K to pension fund, could collect $66K in retirement
Former state university employee Catherine Whitcomb, who retired in February 2016, saved $2,134 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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EIU board of trustees meets to honor staff, advance projects
Considering improvements from Panther Trail to public relations, Eastern Illinois University's (EIU) board of trustees met on Nov. 13 at the Martin Luther King, Jr., University Union at EIU's Charleston campus.
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EIU president clarifies state budget issues for students in open letter
Thanking the student body for its spirited support during difficult recent days, Eastern Illinois University (EIU) President David Glassman recently penned a clear, well-organized email to dispel rumors and anxiety about potential impacts on the university’s fiscal health.
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Charleston Chamber prepares for 'Our Town' Community Update breakfast
The Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 'Our Town' Community Update breakfast on Thursday, March 10.
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EIU's Academy of Lifelong Learning offers public a glimpse into 'Mollie's War'
Eastern Illinois University’s (EIU) Academy of Lifelong Learning will host a presentation on March 11 detailing the experiences of one of the first women to serve in World War II as a member of the Women’s Army Corps (WACs).
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Carnegie Public Library Board approves new checkout procedures
The Charleston’s Carnegie Public Library Board agreed to revise its checkout policy for television series during its December meeting.
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EIU president updates faculty on budget-related concerns
In a recent meeting with Eastern Illinois University (EIU) President David Glassman, the faculty senate heard updates on high-priority issues for the university, especially regarding potential ramifications of how the ongoing budget stalemate might affect EIU.
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EIU faculty protests state budget impasse, demands solution
Responding to Springfield’s current budget crisis, the faculty senate of Eastern Illinois University (EIU) recently communicated its frustration and astonishment to state legislators, protesting the seven-month span the institution has endured without state funding.
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EIU changes admission requirements for Health Studies program
The Eastern Illinois University’s (EIU) Council on Academic Affairs (CAA) approved updates to the admission requirements for students seeking entry to the Health Studies program during its Feb. 11 meeting.
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Eastern Illinois president warns of potential layoffs
Eastern Illinois University President David Glassman expressed disappointment as he announced recently that almost 200 employees might be facing furloughs and layoffs unless his administration constructs alternative fiscal strategies to avoid such a scenario.
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Charleston council OKs raffles, permits public wedding procession
The Charleston City Council met on Feb. 2 with business including the endorsement of financial decisions and issuance of sundry raffle licenses.
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Phillips: Madigan, Democrats prioritizing Chicago spending over EIU
Amidst taxpayer funding worries at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston’s State Representative Reggie Phillips said concerned students and faculty should place blame with House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago).
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Kim Krause to present artist’s talk at Eastern Illinois University
Regional artist Kim Krause will present a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday in the atrium of Brainard Gallery on the Eastern Illinois University campus.
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Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce serves up lively renditions at 2016 awards event
Complete with an emcee, dueling pianos and lively song renditions, the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its “Keys to Success” 2016 Dinner and Awards Ceremony recently.