Milestones...

Those moments that are monuments in your life. Graduation, anniversaries, birthdays. This is my milestone time of year: 25 years of marriage to my college sweetheart, 22 years of service to Eureka College and another birthday. I welcome this time because it gives me the chance to celebrate the gifts in my life, to reflect on how I have changed along with the people and things around me, and a chance to plan and redirect if necessary to achieve my goals.

Another big milestone coming my way is the 25th reunion of the class of 1987. My classmates and I are forming the reunion committee now and are excited to reconnect with all of our classmates during homecoming and during a special weekend next June.

So what are you celebrating this year? Take some time at this mid-point of 2011 and celebrate where you have been and where you are heading on life’s journey. Eureka College has been such an important part of my life for 29 years. I hope that you count Eureka among your blessings too!

Shellie Schwanke

Director of Alumni Relations - Class of '87

Alumni Profile

Father and Son - Bruce and Mark Darnall

Class of 1966 and 2009

Interviewing famous athletes is a spiritual mission for this father/son duo.
That's son Mark on the left interviewing professional athlete Adam Wainwright.

Find out what this is all about >

Eureka College is LinkedIn

Calling all LinkedIn users! Eureka College has an alumni group! You need to have Eureka College listed in your profile to join. Look for the Eureka College Alumni Group and send us a request. If you are already a member please share with us your employment and internship opportunities and we will help you HIRE EUREKA!

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.

Bob Meredith >
Class of 1958

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.

July Class Notes >

Submit your own >

We've Got A Snapshot of That

Click the button to view photos from the following events:

Alumni Near and Far >

Nashville Gathering - July 12, 2011 >

Eureka College to Participate in President Obama's Interfaith and Community Service Challenge

Eureka College representatives will travel to Washington, D.C., next month to participate in the kick-off of President Barack Obama's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge. Eureka College President J. David Arnold, Chaplain Bruce Fowlkes and senior Judith Guy will attend the Aug. 3 event at the White House. Learn more >

Eureka College Students Inducted Into Social Science Honor Society

Ten students were inducted into the Eureka College chapter of Pi Gamma Mu international honor society in social science at a banquet held this spring. Learn more >

Eureka College Awards Inaugural Sauk Valley Community College Reagan Transfer Scholarship

Carson Andrew of Oregon, Ill., has received the inaugural Sauk Valley Community College-Eureka College Reagan Transfer Scholarship from Eureka College. The scholarship is valued at $2,500 and is renewable for a second consecutive year at Eureka College. Learn more >

Eureka College Announces New Faculty Members

Read the listing of joining faculty >

Eureka College 2011 Graduates

Read the list of graduates >

EC students named to Dean's List >

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

An Evening In The President's Shadow Tasting Reception

Tuesday, August 09, 2011 - 7:00 pm

An evening reception of tasting unique wines, beers, non-alcoholic punches and finger foods with music and fellowship that benefits the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home. Location of the Boyhood Home is 816 South Hennepin Ave, Dixon, Ill.
The event will take place in Reagan Memorial Park - adjacent to the Boyhood home.
Admission is $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the event and includes entrance, Commemorative wine glass and 10 tasting tokens. Tickets will be available after July 1 at the Boyhood Home's Gift Shop. For more information or advance tickets, contact the Alumni Office at
877-892-7823.

Dixon Heritage Days

The alumni office invites Alumni of Eureka College in the Sauk Valley area to come out to Dixon Heritage Days, August 9-14. Check out these two events which Eureka College will be represented.

Encore Presentation of Reagan of Illinois

Sunday, August 14, 2011, 4pm

at the historic Dixon Theatre

In response to hundreds of requests, Dixon Main Street, Reagan Trail Days, the Dixon Municipal Band, the Dixon Reagan Centennial Commission and the Sauk Valley Newspapers have joined together to bring an encore performance of Reagan of Illinois on Sunday, August 14, 2011, 4pm at the historic Dixon Theatre for only $5.00/ticket. Are you an alum that would like to represent the College at this event? If so, please contact the Alumni Office at
877-892-7823.

Peoria Chiefs vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Eureka College Night at O’Brien Field - Alumni and Friends Gathering

August 19, 2011

Gates open at 5:30 p.m
Buffet available from 6-7:30 p.m.
Game time is at 6:30 p.m.

Fireworks, Prizes, fun for the whole family!

Cost: $34 per person, Kids 3-10 - $25 per person. (children under 3 are free)

Includes an all you can eat buffet with the Classic Ballpark Fare: Grilled Hamburgers, Grilled Hot Dogs, Grilled Chicken Breasts, Seasoned Baked Beans, Baked Potato Salad, Homemade Chips & Dip, Fresh Fruit Salad, Homemade Apple Pie

Reserve your tickets by August 10

For more information and to register online >

Rocktober in Vegas

Bradley Kenny '89 has invited Eureka College Alumni for a gathering Las Vegas, NV,
October 14-16!

Events include an alumni gathering at the CPK and Associates annual party, an alumni basketball scrimmage, cocktail party hosted by Lou Ann Stambaugh Hayes ’88, Cirque du Soliel show and brunch at the House of Blues. This is a weekend you won’t want to miss! Celebrate your alma mater and make some new memories with classmates that you won’t soon forget.

Click for more info and to register >

Wicked, the Broadway Musical

Peoria Civic Center
October 27
7:30 pm

- SOLD OUT!!!!! -

Upcoming Events

August 6 - Ronald Reagan Day at Wrigley Field

August 9 - An Evening In The President's Shadow Tasting Reception

August 14 - Encore Presentation of Reagan of Illinois

August 19 - Eureka College Night at the Peoria Chiefs

October 1 - Homecoming

October 14 - 16 - Rocktober in Las Vegas hosted by Brad Kenny '89

October 27 - Wicked, the Broadway Musical

October 29 - Minnesota Metrodome Gathering

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!