Alumni Weekend Schedule
- please check the events which you plan to attend and submit to register online -
Download a pdf copy of the schedule below >
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Online Reservations - Help us count you in! |
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Are you registering as a couple? |
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Your partner's first name |
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Your partner's last name |
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If partner is an alum, their grad year |
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Friday, April 20 |
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5:00 pm |
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Eureka Red Devil Baseball vs. Principia
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy America's favoirte past-time, Eureka style.
Henry Sand Field. |
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7:30 pm |
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Eureka College Theatre
The Eureka College Theatre Department's presentation of 'Alexander and the "Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" . Reservations can be made through the box office at 309-467-6365. Please identify yourself as an alum when you make your reservation.
A limited number of seats have been reserved for this production. $5 per person at the door.
Prichard Theatre. |
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6:00 - 8:00 pm |
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Golden “E” 50th Anniversary Dinner
Members of the Class of 1962 will gather with their classmates for this event dedicated to 50 years of memories.
Gammon Room, Melick Library.
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8 – 11 pm |
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GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Launch Party at Derer Lanes
Come on out to the Eureka Bowling Alley Back Room for a casual evening of fun, catching up
with old friends while welcoming the senior class of 2012 into the ranks of EC alumni. Free food,
music, cash bar.
Derer Lane, 1464 US Highway 24 E., Eureka. |
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Saturday, April 21 |
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7 - 7:40 am |
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Run with Reagan Registration
The Alumni Office and TKE fraternity present "Run with Reagan" an exciting and healty way to kick off the Saturday morning of Alumni Weekend this year! Proceeds from this event will go directly to the Reagan Society as well as the Alzheimer's Association. Cost is $25 and includes race entry, t-shirt, and post-race pancake breakfast.
Alumni Tent, Corner of Burgess Street & Reagan Drive.
Download a pdf of the Registration Form >
You must sign in in person at the Alumni Tent to sign a consent/permission form.
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7:40 am |
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Run with Reagan - 1 Mile
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins |
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8:00 am |
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Run with Reagan - 5K
5 Mile Race begins |
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8 - 9:30 am |
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Pancake Breakfast
All-you-can-eat-pancakes and sausage. $5.50 per person.
The Commons. |
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9:00 am |
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Welcome and “What’s Cooking on Campus" with President Arnold
President Arnold shares a
welcome and brief update on campus developments.
The Commons. |
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9:15 am |
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Run with Reagan Awards Ceremony
The Commons. |
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9:30 am |
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Campus Walk-about with Mike Murtagh
Take a stroll around campus to see and hear about campus improvements and tour our newly renovated Gunz Hall and newly constructed Ivy Hall.
Meet up & leave from the Commons. |
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10 am - 5:30 pm |
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Senior Art Exhibition by Nikki Hennefent '12
Mixed Media Installation.
Burgess Art Gallery, 3rd Floor of Burgess Hall. |
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10:30 am |
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The Studs Terkel III: Heros of Eureka College
Dr. Loren Logsdon, Professor Emeritus of English, returns with more stories from the tapestry of alumni experiences that captures the spirit of Eureka College as it is reflected in a collection of
alumni memories.
Becker Auditorium, Cerf Center. |
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11:30 - 12:45 pm |
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Lunch in the Commons
$7.50 per person - pay at the door.
The Commons. |
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12 - 1:45 pm |
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Sigma Tau Delta Luncheon - Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Theta Lambda Chapter
Special Guest Speaker, Dr. Christa Yez '94. The lunch will be $15 and advance registration is required.
South Terrill Room. |
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12:00 pm |
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Eureka College Red Devils Baseball vs. Principia - doubleheader
Henry Sand Field.
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1:00 pm |
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"From the Recruiting Elm to the Peach Orchard: Company G and the Battle of Shiloh."
Dr. Junius Rodriguez, Professor of History, presents the story of Eureka's Company G soldiers of the 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, who, 150 years ago, found themselves engaged in the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee. We will revisit the history of this company of soldiers that formed 'neath the Recruiting Elm on the Eureka College campus. This talk will focus upon a short documentary history of Company G that is slated for publication in April 2012.
Becker Auditorium, Cerf Center. |
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2:15 pm |
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Academic Honors Presentation by Senior Seth Quansah
"Hypertension in Ghana: A Model for Developing Countries to Overcome Its Obstacles Using Effective Prevention Programs."
Gammon Room, Melick Library. |
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3:15 pm |
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Afternoon Teas
A great time to get refreshed, celebrate accomplishments, and get to know more about campus programs and those who run them. All are welcome to attend these teas.
Cerf College Center.
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Afternoon Tea with Faculty, Staff, and Administration
Moser Lobby, Cerf College Center. |
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Reagan Fellow Alumni Afternoon Tea
President's Dining Room, Cerf College Center. |
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Career Services/ Organizational Leadership Afternoon Tea
Burgoo, Cerf College Center. |
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4:15 pm |
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A Time of Remembrance Memorial Service
Join Chaplain Fowlkes for a time to remember and honor Eureka College family members who
have passed away in the last year.
Becker Auditorium, Cerf College Center. |
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5:30 pm |
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Alumni Celebration Opening Reception
Let the celebration begin as
we honor our 50 year graduates and the newest members of the
Golden “E” Club.
Recognition Ceremony begins at 6:00 pm.
Moser Lobby, Cerf College Center. |
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6:30 pm |
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Alumni Celebration Dinner
$25 per person, $40 per couple, includes Opening Reception
A delicious buffet dinner, alumni awards presentation, and the musical stylings of Kevin Hart Jazz
will be featured. More jazz and dessert will follow the formal presentation.
Terrill Rooms, Cerf College Center.
Reservations are needed for this special event! |
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Sunday, April 22 |
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8:30 am |
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First Light: Contemporary Worship
Eureka Christian Church - 302 S. Main - Eureka, IL. |
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9:45 - 10:15 am |
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Coffee & Fellowship
Eureka Christian Church - 302 S. Main - Eureka, IL. |
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10:30 am |
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Traditional Worship
Eureka Christian Church - 302 S. Main - Eureka, IL. |
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12:00 - 1:00 pm |
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Sunday Brunch
$7.50 per person. Pay at the door.
The Commons. |
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2:30 pm |
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President's Circle Members Reception
Recognizing alumni and friend support of Eureka College's Annual Fund at the
President's Circle level.
President's Dining Room. (by invitation only) |
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4:00 pm |
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Chorale Concert
Eureka College Chorale and Chamber Singers & Soloists.
Dr. Joseph D. Henry, Director, Ms. Pamela Bates, accompanist.
Becker Auditorium, Cerf College Center. |
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5:00 pm |
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Closing Reception
Moser Lobby, Cerf College Center. |
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