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Recent News About Eastern Illinois University
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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.
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Layoffs looming, Reggie Phillips pushes for bipartisan efforts to help EIU finances
With Eastern Illinois University (EIU) recently announcing plans for layoffs and furloughs, incumbent state Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-110th District) is pushing for bipartisan efforts to help fund higher education in Illinois more effectively.
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International enrollments on the rise at Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University has experienced significant growth in the number of international students and graduate students enrolled for the spring 2016 semester.
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Former state university employee French paid in $116K to pension fund, could collect $2.25M in retirement
Former state university employee Shelley French, who retired in January 2016, saved $116,001 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Cobetto paid in $66K to pension fund, could collect $1.6M in retirement
Former state university employee Nancy Cobetto, who retired in January 2016, saved $66,158 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Creek paid in $60K to pension fund, could collect $1.37M in retirement
Former state university employee Lori Creek, who retired in January 2016, saved $60,372 toward a pension over 31 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Hall paid in $41K to pension fund, could collect $1.3M in retirement
Former state university employee David Hall, who retired in January 2016, saved $41,073 toward a pension over 19 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Johnson paid in $36K to pension fund, could collect $653K in retirement
Former state university employee Sandra Johnson, who retired in January 2016, saved $35,701 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 Reven paid in $155K to pension fund, could collect $2.96M in retirement
Former state university employee Linda Reven, who retired in January 2016, saved $154,863 toward a pension over 26 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Higelmire paid in $192K to pension fund, could collect $4.54M in retirement
Former state university employee William Higelmire, who retired in January 2016, saved $191,815 toward a pension over 29 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.