Can You Believe That It Is 2010 Already?

I can’t believe that I am writing 2010 on my correspondence these days! Where has the decade gone? It seems only yesterday that we were looking at the start of the new millineum. Now we are 10 years in and a little older and hopefully a little wiser. Whenever I hit a milestone like a birthday, a graduation, a new year, my first reaction is a little bittersweet. Once I take a minute to reflect through, I am reminded that a milestone, like a new year, is a great opportunity to move forward and take stock of how I’m spending my time.

There is so much to look forward to in the next few months: February holds special travel opportunities and Alumni Weekend in April will be a great time to come home and celebrate wonderful college friendships.

I hope 2010 is a great year for you, our alumni and for our whole college community.

Director of Alumni Relations - Class of '87

Alumni Profile

Scott Wolland

Class of 1996

An alum focused on National Security. Take a look.

Scott's Spotlight >

Eureka College Phonathon Update

Eureka College's inaugural phonathon campaign kicked off November 8th and ran through December 10th. Twenty exceptional students dedicated their evenings to reconnecting alumni and friends to EC. Thanks to their hard work and your commitment, Eureka College surpassed our fall semester goal with over 550 pledges to the college, coming in $5,000 over goal. The money goes to The Moment is Now, Annual Fund for Eureka College, which provides funding for academic programs, scholarships, fine arts, sports, facility upkeep and any other operational financial support necessary.

Professor Rhea Edge and artist friend and colleague, Mel Theobald of Chicago enjoy the fun during After Dark.

Mel Theobald, Rhea Edge, Mike Murtagh, Shellie Schwanke, Teresa Kennell ’10, Nancy ‘61 and Sam Harrod ‘62, Melissa Stinnett ‘87, Meghan Lazier ’08, Carrie Anderson ‘06

EC Alums Having Fun

AFTER DARK

Friday, December 11

The Art Institute - Chicago

Jen Dama ’09, Alex Pound ’10 and host Meghan Lazier ’08 pause for a fun pose for the camera…smile!

Hartzell Givens Challenge

Eureka College interviewed Hartzell Givens '35, classmate of Ronald Reagan. Hartzell turned 97 in November and for his birthday Hartzell has issued a challenge to Eureka College alumni. It's not too late to accept his challenge...

Click here to watch the interview >

February - Reagan Events

February is not only the month of Eureka College’s founding, but also the month of two very special events for fans of Ronald Reagan.

On February 6 the College will host a bus trip with Michael Reagan with visits to Tampico and Dixon with a grand finale scholarship luncheon with Dixon area alumni and friends.

Also in February is the Reagan Insider’s tour to California. Space is still available.

99th Birthday Tour with Michael Reagan >

Ronald Reagan's California >

Eureka Beats Blackburn For 1,000th Win

The Eureka College men’s basketball needed overtime, but the Red Devils overcame a furious Blackburn rally and gutted out a 109-105 win for the 1,000th victory in program history, Wednesday night in Carlinville, Ill. Read more>

Eureka College Staff Recognized for Years of Service

Eureka College faculty and staff were recognized for their years of service and presented with service pins at the college’s annual holiday dinner for employees
Dec. 11. Read more >

Alumni Director Shellie Schwanke Receives EC Staff Award

Eureka College Awards Degrees in December Ceremony

Ancient Greek Comedy ‘The Birds’ next on Stage

The ancient Greek comedy “The Birds” by Aristophanes will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 through 27 and 2 p.m.
Feb. 28 in Pritchard Theatre at EC.

Dating to 414 B.C., the play follows two slackers from Athens after they decide to shirk the cares of the world. The men climb a mountain to find the king of the birds and convince him to appoint them governors of a city in the sky where they can live a life of ease. The fast-talkers attempt to outwit humans from home and gods from Mount Olympus to establish “Cloud Cuckoo Land” and live as free as the birds. Read more>

Founders' Day Speaker - February 5

99th Birthday Tour - February 6

Reagan Insider's Tour - February 17-21

Alumni Weekend 2010 - April 23-25

Commencement - May 8

Keep checking your alumni website for information as it develops >

Make a Monthly Gift to Eureka College

Want to support your alma mater, but find it difficult to write the check? Make a monthly credit card gift! It is a great way to support EC throughout the year without feeling the financial impact of your gift all at once. Email or call toll-free
877-892-7823 to find out more about monthly giving.

Gifts from loyal alums to the Annual Fund help provide scholarships and financial aid to our students.
Thank you for your support!

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