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The final weeks of the academic year are upon us and along with them come several special occasions. Alumni weekend is just days away and we are expecting alot of folks back to campus to celebrate Spring, faculty and staff retirements, honored alums, special reunions and more. I am so excited to welcome you home to Eureka.

 

Here again is a reminder of some of the wonderful programming you will enjoy on campus that day. Please be sure to register >

 

I'm looking so forward to seeing you here for Alumni Weekend 2010,

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Director of Alumni Relations - Class of '87

 

 

   
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Alumni Weekend Events You Don't Want to Miss -

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Welcome Back Party

Alumni Weekend kicks off with an informal party at the backroom at Derer Lanes in Eureka. Music, snacks, and friends set the stage for a wonderful night of fun with fellow alums.

 

Alumni Weekend Gala

Don't miss an incredible night of food, jazz, the alumni award presentation, and remembrance.

 

Special Reunions Celebrate Milestones and Memories

This year, special groups of alumni will be gathering to celebrate significant milestones in Eureka College history.

Delta Delta Pi sorority will gather during Alumni Weekend to commemorate 100 years of the local sorority. The 50-year Golden “E” class of 1960 will also be gathering on April 23 for a special dinner dedicated to 50 years of memories. Reagan Fellow alumni will come together for the purpose of connecting with current Reagan Fellows to foster relationships and opportunities within the group.

 

Faculty Presenters Focus on Alumni and Family Histories

English Professors, Dr. Kathy Whitson and Dr. Loren Logsdon will share their stories and those of alumni on April 24 as part of Alumni Weekend festivities.

 

Retirements Will be Celebrated on April 24

Bill Davis, Professor of Theatre; Dr. Dick Sanders, Professor of History; and Lynn Wolland, Student Account Manager, have each announced their plans to retire at the end of the academic year. Their contributions to EC will be celebrated during Alumni Weekend. Please plan to attend "Breakfast with Bill", "Lunch with Lynn", and "Afternoon Tea with Dr. Sanders" during Alumni Weekend.

 

Not Just Another Campus Tour

Dr. Mike Toliver, Professor of Biology, and his wife Peg Toliver ‘84  will present “Our Campus Through the Lens of Art and Science” on April 24. The presentation will include  a morning campus nature walk as the Tolivers share some natural features of our great campus.


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Liz Rebmann

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Outstanding Achievement Award Recipient

 

Liz's Spotlight >

 

     
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Christian Church (DOC) Regional Leader to Speak at Baccalaureate

The acting regional minister and president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Illinois and Wisconsin will give the sermon at the Eureka College baccalaureate May 7. Learn more >

 

Eureka College Names Ronald Reagan Leadership Fellows

Eureka College has selected six incoming freshmen as Reagan Fellows in the Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program. The award, based on leadership, service and academic excellence, includes a full-tuition scholarship at Eureka College over four years.
The students were selected from a field of 82 semifinalists in a competition held on campus in February. Learn more >

 

A cappella Music to be Featured in Eureka College Choral Concert

The Eureka College Chorale and Chamber Singers will present their spring concert titled “Mostly A Cappella” at 4 p.m. April 18 in Becker Auditorium in the Cerf Center. The concert is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. Learn more >

 

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Happiness Expert to Speak at EC Commencement

 An internationally renowned researcher in the field of well-being will give the commencement address at Eureka College May 8.  
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Eureka Softball Powers Past Greenville

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Greenville Comes Back to Beat Eureka Baseball, 9-8

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Schopp Places Eighth at St. Francis Spring Invite

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Augustana Downs Women's Tennis, 9-0

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Lauren Kao Named SLIAC Player of the Week

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Alumni Weekend 2010 - April 23-25

Commencement - May 8

Eureka College Night at the Peoria Chiefs - August 13, 2010

 

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