Prospective Students Invited to Eureka College November Open Houses

The Eureka College admissions office will hold three open houses for prospective students and their parents in November. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Cerf Center on Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 21, and 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, which is Veteran’s Day when some high schools are not in session. Learn more>

Shaw Classic ‘Pygmalion’ Next on Eureka College Stage

George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 drama “Pygmalion” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 through 21 in Pritchard Theatre at Eureka College.

The play examines the effects of control and transformation. The work takes its title from a Greek myth about a sculptor named Pygmalion who creates a statue of a woman that is brought to life. The play was the basis for the popular Broadway musical and film “My Fair Lady.” Learn more>

EC President Named Chairman of Disciples of Christ Higher Education Council

Eureka College President J. David Arnold, Ph.D., was elected to a two-year term as Chairman of The Council of Colleges and Universities of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at the council’s annual meeting Nov. 3 and 4 at Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Va.

The council is comprised of presidents and chancellors of 17 undergraduate institutions related to the Christian Church and provides for fellowship and discussion of common issues among its members. The council also explores strategies for forging a strong relationship between its member institutions and the Christian Church. Learn more>

Elizabeth Hoff Named Eureka College Lincoln Laureate

Elizabeth Hoff of Hendrum, Minn., was selected as Eureka College’s recipient of the 2009 Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Award. The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement and extracurricular activities among college seniors. Learn more>

Chamber Singers to Present Renaissance Christmas Dinner

The Eureka College Chamber Singers will present their 21st annual Renaissance Christmas Dinner Dec. 4 and 5 in the Terrill Rooms in the Cerf Center.
Pre-dinner refreshments and entertainment will be offered at 6 p.m. Seating for the dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. The meal will include a salad of mixed greens, carved ham, chicken Chablis, parsley potatoes, seasoned whole green beans with bacon, sunflower wheat bread, bread pudding, wassail and beverages. Learn more>

Eureka College to Hold Piano Workshops for High School Students

The Eureka College Music Department will hold piano workshops on Feb. 20 for high school students who are preparing for recitals, contests and auditions. Sessions will run from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m.  Each session is limited to eight participants. Registration deadline is Feb. 7. Learn more>

Eureka College Accepting Applications for Full-Tuition Ministry Fellowships

Eureka College is accepting applications for two full-tuition ministry fellowships for students pursuing vocational ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The fellowships include two on-site mentorships exploring ministry anywhere in the world, upon approval by the college. Learn more>

Painting Exhibit at Eureka College

An exhibit of paintings by Todd Reed and Diana Gabriel titled “Start Seeing” will be displayed through Dec. 6 in Burgess Hall Art Gallery at Eureka College. A free, public reception for the artists will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in the gallery.
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