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Recent News About Eastern Illinois University
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Former state university employee Meehling paid in $58K to pension fund, could collect $1.11M in retirement
Former state university employee Melinda Meehling, who retired in March 2016, saved $57,770 toward a pension over 27 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Orr paid in $58K to pension fund, could collect $850K in retirement
Former state university employee Patricia Orr, who retired in March 2016, saved $58,073 toward a pension over 18 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Pryor paid in $31K to pension fund, could collect $1.29M in retirement
Former state university employee Robert Pryor, who retired in March 2016, saved $31,375 toward a pension over 9 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Steber paid in $26K to pension fund, could collect $474K in retirement
Former state university employee Janie Steber, who retired in March 2016, saved $26,098 toward a pension over 12 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Wilson paid in $58K to pension fund, could collect $1.18M in retirement
Former state university employee Danny Wilson, who retired in March 2016, saved $57,844 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Analysis: Illinois universities spend all state taxpayer money on retiree pensions, not current student instruction
Amid a political stalemate delaying their state funding, leaders at Illinois’ public universities are threatening teacher layoffs and class cancellations.
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Glassman claims Illinois is ‘starving its universities to death’
EIU President David Glassman recently testified before the Illinois state legislature in Springfield regarding his institution’s fiscal status, along with his perceived implications of the current budget stalemate on the future of the university.
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Engineering professor to speak on women in STEM careers at EIU
Carlotta Berry will present a talk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the MLK Student Union, sketching her professional path and advocating for women in science, technology, engineering and math careers.
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Charleston's Carnegie Public Library to offer glimpse into past with ‘land survey’ event
People can view past panoramas of the Illinois landscape from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, when EIU offers its free “1821 land survey” event at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library.
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EIU Dancers get ready for Spring Show at Doudna Center
The Eastern Illinois University (EIU) Dancers will perform its Spring Show at Doudna Fine Arts Center, 1860 Seventh St., Charleston, with shows at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26.
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EIU seeks youth mentoring volunteers for March 22 event
EIU is now accepting volunteers for a mentoring event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, for kindergarteners on the grounds of Mark Twain Elementary School at 1021 13th St., Charleston.
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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.