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April Showers -
April showers have been abundant for the past couple of weeks, but the campus is still dressed in the beauty of Spring. The rain reminds me that it takes putting up with a few showers in our lives in order to truly appreciate the beauty around us. As recent alum Julie Stroebel '09 posted on our Alumni Facebook Fan Page, “(It’s) nice to see campus back in bloom. Although that was always a sign that term papers would soon be due and final exams around the corner.” Yes, this is the home stretch to finishing the semester. It is a busy time for us all, but the reward of accomplishment makes it all worthwhile. And for seniors, this is especially true. Best of luck to all of our EC family as you strive for the things that matter to you in your life. The reward is worth the effort!
Shellie Schwanke
Director of Alumni Relations - Class of '87 |
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Alumni Awards 2011
Eureka College presented its annual alumni awards at a dinner held April 9 during alumni weekend.
Recipients are Sharon Argo Hanner of Eureka, Gloria McDonald McNett of Washington, Richard Johann of Cincinnati and Marianna Jackson of Waukegan.
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Richard Johann '50
Alumni Award of Merit
Johann received a degree in science in 1950. He was a teacher and physicist and spent the majority of his career as a staff engineer at General Electric. He was a member of the Eureka College Board of Trustees. Johann’s great-grandfather and grandfather both were presidents of the college. More than 65 of Johann’s relatives have attended Eureka College.
Watch him accept his award > |
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Sharon Argo Hanner '65
Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award
Hanner received a degree in elementary education from Eureka College in 1965. She received a master's degree from Texas A&M University and taught grade school for more than 35 years. She formerly was a member of the Eureka College Alumni Board, was an adviser to the Delta Delta Pi sorority and was president of the college's Women's Board. She is a member of Eureka Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), P.E.O., Woodford County Home Extension, 20th Century Club, 4-G Club, Illinois Retired Teachers Association and Kaufman Park golf league. She was a trustee at Eureka Public Library District for more than 25 years. Her husband, sister and brother all attended Eureka College.
Watch her accept her award >
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Gloria McDonald McNett '55
Alumni Board President’s Award for Service
McNett received a degree in education in 1955. She teaches at Illinois Central College. She formerly taught at Washington Grade School and Eureka College. She is a member of the college’s Alumni Board, Women’s Board and the college president’s advisory council. She is a member of the Washington Community High School Board. She is a tutor in the Washington school system and at Methodist Medical Center. Her husband and daughter both graduated from Eureka College.
Watch her accept her award >
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Marianna Jackson '50
Honorary Alumna
Jackson worked at Abbott Laboratories in the field of microbiology with an emphasis in pharmaceutical drug discoveries. She has been a member of the college’s Board of Trustees for 10 years. She is among the top 10 living donors to the college. Her grandfather and father both graduated from the college, and her grandfather taught at the college for more than 35 years. The annual William T. Jackson Lecture in Science and Mathematics is held in his memory.
Watch her accept her award > |
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Resume of the College
YOU are the resume of Eureka College! In order to brag about you, we need to know what you are up to! With that in mind, we are requesting that you send us an update on you, your career, professional accomplishments and community activities.
Update Online >
We are also welcoming resumes to put in our database. Resumes can be emailed to us at alumni@eureka.edu or mailed to -
The Alumni Office
300 East College Ave.
Eureka, IL, 61530
Please note: If you have an accomplishment that you would like to see in Classnotes, you will need to submit those here > |
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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.
Merle Wuethrich '51 > |
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Phonathon
The Eureka College Phone-a-thon has once again successfully raised a substantial amount of donations and increased participation from alumni, friends, and supporters of Eureka College. There has been over $150,000 pledged. This calling semester has been the most successful yet thanks to your generosity and the hard work of Eureka College student callers who love Eureka as much as our donors like you! Thanks to you, our supporters, the Eureka College phone-a-thon has been impressively successful and an educational experience for all callers who participate.
Mason Harmon '13
Student Phonathon Caller
Team Leader |
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Class Notes
Here are the latest class note submissions from you, our alumni. These are the little stories that make us all proud and keep us all connected.
April Class Notes >
Submit your own > |
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We've Got A Snapshot of That
Click the button to view photos from the following events:
Alumni Weekend
150th Anniversary of the Recruiting Elm
Craig Barrett Visit
Spring on Campus
Click to view > |
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Eureka Christian Church Minister to Speak at EC Baccalaureate
The Rev. Jennie Churchman, senior minister at Eureka Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), will give the sermon at the Eureka College baccalaureate at 6:30 p.m. May 13 in Becker Auditorium in the Cerf Center. The service is free and open to the public.
Churchman’s sermon titled “Go Out in Joy" will be taken from Isaiah 55:10-13. 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 over four years. The students were selected from a field of 95 semifinalists in a competition held on campus in February. Learn more > |
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Newt Gingrich to Speak at Eureka College Commencement
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich will be the keynote speaker at Eureka College’s commencement ceremony May 14 in Rinker Amphitheater.
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Former Marine Corps Commandant General P.X. Kelley Establishes Eureka College Endowment for Reagan Leadership Program
Former Marine Corps Commandant General P.X. Kelley has established an endowed fund to support the Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program at Eureka College. The General P.X. Kelley Leadership Fund will help support students receiving full-tuition Reagan Fellowships.
Learn more >
Check the Construction Progress
See how the residence hall construction project is progressing. Click The Ivy Project to view the video > |
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Nashville Gathering - July 12
Eureka College Luncheon at the Disciples of Christ General Assembly Gathering Nashville Renaissance Hotel
Belmont Two
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
$21.00 per person
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Ronald Reagan Day at Wrigley Field - August 6
$55 per person
- a limited number of tickets are available so get your tickets now!
Game time is 12 noon
Marquis Game vs. Cincinnati Reds
Register online > |
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Upcoming Events
May 14 - Commencement
June 10 - Eureka College Golf Scramble
July 12 - Nashville Gathering
August 6 - Ronald Reagan Day at Wrigley Field
August 19 - Eureka College Night at the Peoria Chiefs
October 1 - Homecoming
October 14 & 15 - Rocktober in Las Vegas hosted by Brad Kenny '89
October 29 - Minnesota Metrodome Gathering |
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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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