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October 22, 2020
EUREKA — Eureka College is extending its Uniquely Eureka Promise to 14 local schools to give students in financial need an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree tuition-free. The Uniquely Eureka Promise is a promise to assist students in financial need, who have proven themselves...
Read MoreOctober 21, 2020
EUREKA — On Friday, Eureka College’s Grace Steidinger will host an opening reception for her senior art show in Burgess Memorial Hall from 4-7 p.m. The exhibition is free to attend, but masks are required and the max occupancy is 10 people at a time. Steidinger’s exhibit, “You are...
Read MoreOctober 16, 2020
EUREKA – On Monday, Eureka College’s Melissa King will host a closing reception for her senior art show in Burgess Memorial Gallery from 4-7 p.m. The exhibition is free to attend, but masks are required and the max occupancy is 10 people at a time. “Feelism Over Realism” is a collection...
Read MoreOctober 15, 2020
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education announced on Thursday that Eureka College is one of nine colleges and universities to be awarded a grant that will target equity in recruitment and retention. The $3 million in funding — over $165,000 of which was granted to EC — comes...
Read MoreOctober 15, 2020
EUREKA — On Wednesday, Eureka College English and creative writing professor Dr. Ezekiel Jarvis will share with the campus community some passages from his latest works. The reading will take place in the Gammon Room of the Melick Library on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. In-person attendance is...
Read MoreOctober 14, 2020
EUREKA — On Sunday, the Eureka College Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform the first part of two programs of work about seeking and finding connection. The pair of concerts are titled “Alone/Together,” and will be live-streamed on the Eureka College Music Department Facebook...
Read MoreOctober 07, 2020
EUREKA — Eureka College takes voter registration and engagement very seriously, and this year, we are affirming our commitment by participating in the All In Voter Challenge. As part of the challenge, the College will be participating in the National Study of Learning, Voting, and...
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2020
EUREKA – With the passing of Leo "Doc" Traister at age 101 on Saturday, Eureka College lost an irreplaceable legend. Doc touched countless lives within the Eureka College community, and was directly or indirectly connected to every Eureka athletic program for generations. His passing came...
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2020
EUREKA – Eureka College was heartbroken to learn on Thursday of the passing of beloved alumnus and longtime professor Dr. Loren Logsdon at age 84. Revered for his kindness, generosity and devotion to his students, Dr. Logsdon mentored, challenged, entertained and enlightened countless...
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2020
EUREKA – On Friday, the Eureka College music department is hosting and live streaming a concert on The Arts at EC Facebook page. The concert will take place at 4 p.m. and is planned to be the first in a series of virtual concerts and events by members of the Fine and Performing Arts Division...
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