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Greetings!

Can it finally be Spring? Let’s face it, it has been a really long, hard winter for many of us, and I don’t think the coming of Spring has ever been more welcome than when it follows a blizzard-filled winter. Spring also brings the homestretch for our students as they approach the finish line of second semester. The College bustles with activity as we all emerge to enjoy the beautiful campus as its rebirth begins.

I hope that Spring has found you-- wherever you may be,

Director of Alumni Relations - Class of '87

The Alumni Office is busy preparing for your return to campus April 8, 9 and 10 for a weekend of activities planned especially for you, our esteemed alumni.
Below are some highlights that you are sure to enjoy back home, ‘Neath the Elms.

For a full downloadable listing of events and details about specific reunion celebrations >

Reunions, Gatherings and Celebrations

GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Launch Party
at Derer Lanes. Come out to the Lanes’ Back Room for a casual evening of fun while catching up with old friends and welcoming the Senior Class of 2011 into the ranks of EC Alumni. Free admission, snacks, music and cash bar.

Class of 1951 Luncheon

The Golden “E” Class of 1961 Dinner

Reagan Fellow Connection Reception

Organizational Leadership Networking Reception

Delta Zeta 25th year Reunion

Lambda Chi Alpha Reunion

Celebrations and Remembrances

Afternoon Tea honoring the Retirement of Professor Leonard Savage, Professor of Teacher Education.

Celebration Dinner - A delicious buffet dinner and the musical stylings of Kevin Hart Jazz will be featured. More jazz and dessert will follow the awards presentation honoring -

2011 Alumni Award Recipients -

Honorary Alumna: Marianna Jackson
Award of Merit: Dick Johann ‘50
Outstanding Achievement: Sharon Hanner ‘65
President’s Award for Service: Gloria McNett ‘55

Athletic Events

Tennis, Softball, Baseball games throughout the weekend!

Learning Opportunities

“What’s Cooking on Campus” - President Arnold shares a welcome and update on campus developments during the past year and what to expect in the future.

Campus Nature Walk with Dr. Toliver - Dr. Toliver, Professor of Biology shares with you some natural features of our great campus that you may not have been aware of.

College Bowl Tournament - Students, Faculty and Alumni compete for the title of Alumni Weekend Trivia Champions!

Stud’s Terkel II - Dr. Loren Logsdon, Professor Emeritus of English, returns with more stories from the tapestry of alumni experiences that captures the spirit of Eureka College.

Remembering the Recruiting Elm: 150 Years Later - A Walking History with Dr. Junius Rodriguez, Professor of History. Dr. “JRod” will preview the commemoration of this historic event.

Student Honors Thesis Presentation - Senior Colleen Toliver presents, “Canon vs Fanon: Fan Fiction and the Ownership of Story.”

Fine and Performing Arts Activities

Gallery Talk - “Sole Memories” by Judith Kramer ’11. Senior art show presentation providing the viewer with an opportunity to explore both memories and social implications offered by uniquely sculpted shoes.

Student Art Exhibits by Amanda McClain and Stephanie Hospelhorn

Eureka College Chorale Spring Concert

For Our International Community

The prayers of the Eureka College community go out to our forty-eight Eureka College alumni and their families living in Japan. We have heard from several alumni and their classmates that they are safe, but we ask you to let us know any news if you hear. Please keep all the people of Japan and our alumni and their loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

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.

Dr. Logsdon’s Studs Terkel Project was recently featured in the Peoria Journal Star and will be presented during Alumni Weekend, a presentation you will not want to miss! This month’s installment will focus on three foreign students that Dr. Logsdon knew as a student at Eureka.

We are proud to share another installment >

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.

March Class Notes >

Submit your own >

We've Got A Snapshot of That

Click the button to view photos from the following events:

March 11 - The Ivy Project: Historic Campus Construction Kick-off

March 11 - EC March Madness Tournament Party

March 15 - Hannah and Joe Major Visit Campus

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Former Chairman of Intel to Speak as a Reagan Centennial Speaker April 19

Craig Barrett, retired chairman of the board at Intel Corporation, will present The free presentation "Educational Competitiveness” on the Eureka College campus as part of the Reagan Centennial Speaker Series. The talk is open to the public and located in Becker Auditorium in the campus Cerf Center.

Learn more >

Dr. James Owens Named Eureka College Executive in Residence

Former Caterpillar Chairman and CEO James Owens is the first Executive in Residence at Eureka College. The program will provide students with first-hand insights into executive corporate leadership and the development of business strategies that go beyond texts and other written materials assigned in business courses.

This fall, Owens will present a lecture and lead small-group discussions on topics related to corporate management and economic policies. The lecture will be open to the public. Owens also will visit classes to discuss career development opportunities.
Learn more >

Civil War Commemorative Events To Be Held at Eureka College April 15, 16

A free, two-day event to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War will take place at Eureka College April 15 and 16. The public and school groups are welcome to attend. For more information, contact history professor Junius Rodriguez at jrodrig@eureka.edu or
(309) 467-6416.

Learn more >

Robert Morris Rallies To Sweep Red Devils

EC senior second baseman Aaron Tolson (Peoria, Ill./Peoria Christian H.S.) went
3-for-7 with a double and three RBI over the course of Sunday's non-conference doubleheader at Robert Morris-Springfield Keep Reading>

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

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

Upcoming Events

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 & 15 - Rocktober in Las Vegas hosted by Brad Kenny '89

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!