Chris Peterson

Class of 1995

Catch up with this EC Alumni Board Member.

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Dr. Logsdon’s Studs Terkel Project Spotlight

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Read Al Locascio's Story >

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.

The book of these stories is available in the online EC Bookstore >

Studs Terkel Project to Continue

Thanks to the persistent importuning of several alumni, President Arnold and the Alumni Office have decided to resume the collection of alumni stories about the college from 1970-2000. Loren Logsdon has agreed to do the editorial duties once again, and he is aiming for a publication date of ‘Neath the Elms Part II at the end of the summer of 2015. So, alumni from 1970-2000, you may begin sending your EC stories immediately, either by e-mail to the Alumni Office at alumni@eureka.edu or by snail mail to Dr. Loren Logsdon, Humanities Division, Eureka College, 300 E. College Ave., Eureka, IL 61530-1500.

An important reminder: In order to include your stories, we must have a signed Permission to Publish form. Please send that signed form along with your stories. Below is a set of questions to give you some guidance and the Permission to Publish form. We look forward to hearing from you!

Click here for the sample questions and permission form.

Class Notes

We are always looking for news about what you are up to in your in your life these days.

Help us all stay in touch and stay connected by providing info as to what's new. Where are you now? New job? Recently married? New baby? Fun story? Send it to us! We'd love to hear!

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We've Got A Snapshot of That:

Click to view photos from the following events:

~ GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Peoria Professional Networking Event >

~ Homecoming >

~ More Homecoming >

~ Alumni Trustee Jim Hengst as Executive in Residence >

~ President’s Circle Dinner: Celebrating top donors, alumni, students, faculty & staff >

~ Rocktober in Vegas 2012: Good times with Great Alumni Friends >

~ Reagan 101 >

Student/Alumni Mentor Spotlight

Alumni Mentor/Student Partnerships:
Alumni providing Real World experience to EC students.

Here is the first in a series of summer experience symposium presentations recently shared on campus. These experiences highlight the impact that alumni mentors can have on a student’s learning experience and preparation for the real world after college. Are you interested in serving as an alumni mentor? Contact alumni@eureka.edu and get connected.

Click here to read about Alyssa Martin's Alumni/Student mentorship >

Graduation Pathway

The Alumni Board has created a brick pathway on which graduates proceed to the Rinker Open Air Theatre on Commencement Day. You can purchase a brick and have it engraved with your name or organization, that of a loved one, or to commemorate the memory of a special person. Your support will help develop and support many programs at Eureka College.

Click here to get your piece of EC history! >

Eureka College’s Bookstore is Online

The Bookstore has launched a site making shopping for Eureka “stuff” as easy as a click of the mouse. We offer apparel and gift items as well as textbooks. Book purchases will be bundled for in store pick up, but all other items can be shipped to your home.

Check out the site here where new items are being added regularly!

Fall of the Wall Ceremony

Eureka College will observe the 23rd anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall at a ceremony at 4 p.m. Nov. 9 in Becker Auditorium in the Cerf Center. Admission is free and open to the public.

Find out more here >

Chicago Area Red Devil Fans:

The Eureka College Men’s Red Devil Basketball Team will be at North Park University on Wednesday, December 5, and so will the Eureka College Alumni Office! Coach Dave Darnall will also be there, and invites alumni to meet before the game at Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria (6649 North Lincoln Avenue) at 5 pm for pizza and a cash bar before the 7 p.m. game. We will head out to the North Park game at 6:30 p.m.

Please RSVP to alumni@eureka.edu by November 24 so we can count you in.

Do it Yourself Messiah

The music of Handel comes to life in Chicago every Christmas with his magnificent Messiah performed by a chorus of thousands, world-class soloists and a full orchestra of local professional and amateur volunteer musicians. We will meet on December 17 for Pizza at Giordano’s on Randolph at 5:30 p.m., and then walk to the Harris Theatre at Millennium Park for the concert. Come for pizza or for the whole evening. Cost is $15 and includes concert ticket.

RSVP by November 14 to alumni@eureka.edu.

Upcoming Events

2012

November 9 - The 4th Annual Fall of the Wall Ceremony

November 11 - Fall Chorale Concert

November 30 through December 1 - 24th Annual Renaissance Christmas Dinner

December 5 - EC Alumni Gathering/North Park MBB game

December 17 - Do it Yourself Messiah at Millennium Park, Chicago

2013

January 12 - Alumni Gathering at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL

February 1&2 - Alumni Leadership Connections Conference, Eureka Campus

February 14 – Jersey Boys SOLD OUT

April 12-14 - Alumni Weekend

June 29 - Tailgate Event: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox at, Chicago

July 20 - Tailgate Event: Miami Marlins vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Milwaukee

August 23 – Eureka College Night at Peoria Chiefs

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