may 2011

 

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Greetings!

What a wonderful time of year! Commencement has been celebrated and students are in their first week of May term classes. Campus is a bit quieter, but this spring there is a bustle of activity as we watch the progress of construction on the new residence hall, renovation work on Vennum Binkley Science Hall and construction of the Mark R. Shenkman, Ronald W. Reagan Research Center in Melick Library. Here in the alumni office we are tying up details for our summer baseball outings to St. Louis, Chicago and Peoria. Regional event planning is also underway for gatherings in Nashville, Las Vegas, Minneapolis and more. And Homecoming is only 4 months away. (Mark your calendars for October 1!)  I encourage you to take a look at the links provided below of recent events and info that we are gathering for opportunities to reconnect you with your alma mater.

 

Shellie Schwanke

Director of Alumni Relations - Class of '87

     
commencement 2011

 

Commencement 2011 Memories

 

Visit the 150th Commencement webpage >

 

Read a poem shared at Senior Dinner by Eric Miller, 2011 Senior Class President >

 

Click to download a free graduate photo >

 

Click to purchase Newt Gingrich photos >

 

Click to read Alumni Board President, April McClure Stewart's Commencement speech >

     
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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.

 

 

Mary Ann Flanagan >
Class of 1962

 

 

 

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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 >

     
annual report draft
 

 

Eureka College Annual Report Draft

This year, Eureka College is thanking thousands of people for making a difference.   
Last month the College released the ROUGH DRAFT of the annual report. The draft includes all donors who gave a gift SO FAR this fiscal year (between July 1, 2010 - April 8, 2011). If you gave a gift to the College after April 8, thank you!  Your gift will be recognized in the full report, which will be available online this fall.

 

Check out the record breaking list of donors!

 

Click to view the report online >

 

 

 

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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.

 

May 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:

 

Commencement 2011

Newt Gingrich Visit

 

Click to view >

     
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President Arnold presents Newt Gingrich with a gift from the College - robes from his alma mater.

 

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Eureka College Receives National Recognition for Community Service

Eureka College has been named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The Corporation for National and Community Service awards the recognition to institutions of higher education for their support of volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.

Learn more >

 
Ottawa Woman Receives Steven W. Rigazio Scholarship

Kourtney Ewald of Ottawa has received the full-tuition Steven W. Rigazio Scholarship from Eureka College. The daughter of Kerry and Bonnie Ewald of Ottawa will enter Eureka College this fall to study English with teacher certification. She plans to become a high school English teacher. Learn more >

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Math Professor Prabhu Venkataraman  Receives Eureka College Teaching Award

Prabhu Venkataraman of Washington, a Eureka College assistant professor of mathematics since 2008, was named the 2011 recipient of the Helen Cleaver Distinguished Teaching Award at the college’s commencement May 14.

Learn more >

 

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Eureka College Elects Trustees, Officers

Read the listing of new members >

 

Eureka College 2011 Graduates

Read the list of graduates >

 

 

 
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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busch stadium
 
 
Cubs vs. Cardinals at Busch Stadium

Calling all Baseball Fans!!!  Major league baseball is celebrating the centennial of the birth of Eureka College alum Dutch Reagan (32)! On Friday June 3rd, it will be Reagan Night at Busch Stadium. To add to all the excitement,  all in attendance will have the opportunity to see the biggest baseball rivalry in the Midwest as the Chicago Cubs will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in beautiful Busch Stadium.

 

Register online >

     
nashville
 
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

 

Register online >

 

 

 

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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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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 >

     

 

 

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Upcoming Events

June 3 - Eureka College Night at Busch Stadium - Cubs vs. Cardinals

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 - 16 - 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!