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Hello all!
What a great time of year! The students are back, the sidewalks are bustling and the squirrels are running for cover as we begin our 156th year here 'Neath the Elms. I am especially excited to have my daughter here as one of the 300 freshmen and transfer students to come experience the wonderful education and traditions that we all love about this special place. In just a few weeks we will celebrate homecoming (September 25), and details of those festivities are below! We hope you will make plans to come back home to Eureka and reconnect with your college pals. See you on the 25th!
Shellie Schwanke
Director of Alumni Relations - Class of '87 |
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Register for Homecoming >
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Alumni Profile
Kurt Barth
Class of 1998
A Red Devils Coach / Leader.
Kurt's Spotlight >
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Dr. Logsdon’s Studs Terkel Project
Dr. Loren Logsdon, Professor Emeritus of English, has captured the spirit of Eureka College history in a special project he fondly calls the “Studs Terkel Project.”
The project is a collection of alumni memories and stories which weave a rich tapestry of the Eureka College experience during the '40s, '50s, and '60s.
We are proud to share another installment.
Sarah Wiggins Putnam > |
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Baseball Outings Wrap-Up
The College hosted a baseball outing in July at Cell Field. It was a beautiful night and a fun time with big league excitement with a White Sox win and a reunion of basketball players from the class of 1979!
The Peoria Chiefs event in August was wet, exciting (due to the horrible thunderstorm) and rescheduled due to a rainout. All the attendees were wonderful as we moved the food indoors and worked out alternate plans. Most returned the next week to enjoy a doubleheader against the Cedar Rapid Kernels. |
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Sharon Altman '59 presents pennant that travelled into space. |
Altmans Give Special Pennant to EC
Fred and Sharon Altman recently gave a very special gift to the college-an EC pennant that flew to Space on the Space Shuttle. Their son, Scott Altman, who served as commander of the Space Shuttle, Atlantis, took the pennant with him on the NASA flight to repair the Hubble Telescope. President Arnold received the pennant and the certificate that commemorates the historic event.
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The certificate of authenticity by NASA. |
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Washington DC Area Alumni Gathering
September 16
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Hosted by Eureka College Alumni Relations with alumni,
Abbi Stuann Cawley '07 and Mark Rutledge '06
Union Pub
201 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Come mingle with EC alumni from your area.
Free appetizers, cash bar. RSVP requested by September 13 as space is limited. Looking forward to seeing you there! Call 877-892-7823 or register online > |
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Chicago Area Alumni Gathering
September 16
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Eureka College Alumni Relations with alumni
Meghan Laizer '07 and Rosy Durham '08
Pops for Champagne on State Street, 601 N. State Street at Ohio
Come mingle with EC alumni from your area.
Free appetizers, cash bar. RSVP requested by September 13 as space is limited. Looking forward to seeing you there! Call 877-892-7823 or register online > |
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Eureka College Welcomes Largest
Incoming Class
5th Consecutive Year of Record Growth
Eureka College will welcome a record number of new students when classes begin next week.
Approximately 295 new students have enrolled for the 2010-2011 academic year The previous high was 254 in fall 2008. Learn more > |
U.S. News Ranks EC First In Illinois In
‘Least Debt’ Category
Eureka College graduates incur less student debt than grads at most other Midwestern colleges, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2011 list of “America’s Best Colleges” released Aug. 17.
The college ranked first in Illinois and second among Midwestern colleges in the “least debt” category. That is an improvement of two spots over last year’s rankings. Learn more > |
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Cody Halstead Named SLIAC Player of the Week
Learn more >
Women's Soccer Rolls Past Robert Morris, 5-0
Learn more >
Volleyball Drops Two at Home Tournament
Learn more >
Hanover Tops Men's Soccer in Overtime, 3-2
Learn more >
Football Drops Opener to Benedictine, 42-7
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Minnesota Red Devil Gathering
Saturday, October 30
4:00 - 6:30 pm
The Red Devils will play Martin Luther in the UMAC’s 11th annual Dome Day at 7 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. For additional information on Dome Day>
Come early for an alumni get-together at the Aloft Minneapolis, 900 Washington Avenue South · Minneapolis, MN 55415, from 4-6:30 p.m. just around the corner from the Metrodome. Free food, cash bar and lots of fun! Call 877-892-7823 or
register on-line> |
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Sunday Brunch and Lion King Matinee
Make plans now to join EC alumni and friends for brunch and Broadway in Chicago.
Sunday, November 14
Brunch begins at 10:30 a.m
Petterinos on Dearborn
1:00 pm matinee performance of the Lion King
at The Cadillac Palace Theatre.
A limited number of seats have been secured in the lower balcony.
Free valet parking at Petterinos until 7 p.m.
$100 per person
Call 877-892-7823 or register on-line >
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Upcoming Events
September 16 - Washington DC Gathering
September 16 - Chicago Area Alumni Gathering
September 25 - Homecoming
October 30 - Minnesota Metrodome Gathering
November 14 - Sunday Brunch & The Lion King
February 6, 2011 - Founders' Day
April 8-10, 2011 - Alumni Weekend
May 14, 2011 - Commencement |
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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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