Happy New Year!

As we begin this adventure of a new year, it is exciting to imagine what this year will hold. Inevitably, it will hold surprises, some good and some not so good. That's life.

Here at Eureka, we want to do "life" with you. Keep us up to date on what is happening in your life and know that your alma mater is here for you to come home to. The alumni office is busy creating opportunities for you to reconnect with your alma mater and your classmates. Stay connected and engaged with us and help us make this a great year for all those who treasure their time here, 'Neath the Elms.

Shellie Schwanke

Director of Alumni Relations - Class of '87

Alumni Profile

Maria Oldweiler Lightner

Class of 1990

Catch up with Eureka College alum Maria Oldweiler Lightner.

Maria's Spotlight >

Dr. Logsdon’s Studs Terkel Project - Special Tribute to Dr. Bill Doran

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.

Dr. Bill Doran Tribute >

- photo is of the Dorans and alum Jay Hein '87 at The Reagan Ranch

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.

January Class Notes >

Submit your own >

We've Got A Snapshot of That

Click the button to view photos from the following events:

December 20 - Do It Yourself Messiah in downtown Chicago

January 14 - Reagan and the Midwest: A Conference at Eureka College

January 21 & 22 - The Leadership Conference Networking Reception

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February 1 - 5:30 pm

Steve Goreham, Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America.

Eureka College to Host Studies in Climate Change

Eureka College will host two separate events featuring different views of climate change in the 21st century. Both events will be held in Becker Auditorium. Both events are free and open to the public. Learn more>

Two Speakers - Two Events

February 10 - 5:00 pm

Dr. Donald J. Wuebbles is the Harry E. Preble Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois.

Founder of ‘To Write Love on Her Arms’ to Speak at EC

Jamie Tworkowski, To Write Love on Her Arms founder, will speak at Eureka College on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Becker Auditorium. The doors will open at 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for the general public. A reception will follow in Moser Lobby.
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Reagan and the Midwest: A Conference

President Arnold, Provost Philip Cavalier and many Eureka College faculty and staff hosted guests for a national academic conference, "Reagan and the Midwest." The conference was followed by a tour of the birthplace and boyhood home of Ronald Reagan on Saturday. In addition to Reagan's former attorney general and advisor Ed Meese, journalist Fred Barnes, authors Peter Hannaford and Craig Shirley, Hoover Institution scholars Annelise and Martin Anderson and more than a dozen other professors and scholars explored the roots of leadership and values exhibited by Reagan. Professors Rodriquez and Phelan were also among the moderators for the panels. Nearly 300 people participated including members of the Ronald W. Reagan Society, all of the Reagan Fellows, and other Eureka students. C-SPAN taped the conference. An airing date has not yet been announced.

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A Reagan Gift

At the Reagan and the Midwest Conference, President Arnold announced a major gift from Ronald W. Reagan Society member Mark Shenkman of Greenwich, CT. The gift will fund the addition of a Reagan Research Center as a part of the Melick Library archives.

- photo of Mark and Rosalind Shenkman

Alumni Leadership Connections Conference

Nearly 30 alumni leaders came to campus on January 21 and 22 to participate in the inaugural Alumni Leadership Connections Conference. The conference ran concurrently with the Student Leadership Conference and gave participants a chance to network and strategize ways to connect alumni classes and groups to each other and the college through class reunions, affinity group events, class challenges and social media.

February 6, 2011 Super Bowl Party

It's the Super Bowl of All Birthdays!

Come watch Super Bowl XLV, and celebrate the 100th Birthday of the 40th President of the United States and 1932 Eureka College Alum Ronald Reagan.

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The Cynthia Atterbury Piano Duet Recital

February 13 at 4:00 pm in the Eureka College Chapel.
The recital will include works for two pianos and four hands utilizing the Vose and Sons piano and a Steinway concert grand piano. It will feature works by Mozart, Brahms, Bizet, Debussy, Milhaud, Strauss and Briley; a sacred arrangement for four pianists; and a jazz theme and variations. The recital is sponsored by the Fine and Performing Arts Division at Eureka College. It is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.

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Ronald Reagan Centennial Concert at the Historic Dixon Theatre

February 19, 2011, 2:00 p.m., $35 per person. Cost includes transportation on the shuttle from Eureka and a light lunch reception prior to the concert. Central Illinois Area alumni will depart at 9:30 a.m. and return by 6:30 p.m.

The Concert will feature the world premiere of David Holsinger’s “Reagan of Illinois” and performances by the Eureka College Chorale, Riverchoir of Clinton, IA, Dixon Municipal Band, Rockford Lutheran Civic Chorale and the Dixon High School Choir.
A limited number of tickets have been secured by the EC Alumni Office for this event.

March Madness Gathering

Friday evening, March 11, 2011, Holiday Inn City Centre, Peoria, IL. $10 per person includes two drink tickets and appetizers. Come to Downtown Peoria for the start of the IHSA March Madness and connect with EC alumni, coaches, parents and players.

Upcoming Events

February 4 - 156th Founders' Day Convocation - 4:00pm in Becker Auditorium

February 6 - Ronald Reagan Super Bowl Birthday Party

April 8-10 - Alumni Weekend

May 14 - Commencement

July 11 - Nashville Gathering

August 6 - Ronald Reagan Day at Wrigley Field

August 19 - Eureka College Night at the Peoria Chiefs

October 1 - Homecoming

October 14 - Rocktober in Las Vegas hosted by Brad Kenny '89

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!