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    $20M hotel, convention center plans near fruition  Nov 21, 2009
    She explained the local capacity for larger conventions now is restricted by existing facilities and available parking, especially at Eastern Illinois University. This will bring more people to our communities, said Tim Gover, who was serving as Mattoon mayor pro tem Wednesday while Mayor Dave Cline was away from the city. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Maroa gears up for Marshall's spread offense  Nov 21, 2009
    "NOTESPLAYOFF RECORD: Maroa-Forsyth is 29-13; Marshall is 15-22.RECORD VS. PLAYOFF TEAMS: Maroa-Forsyth is 5-2; Marshall is 6-1.PLAYERS TO WATCH: For Marshall, Taylor Duncan (Sr., QB/DB, 82-of-163 passing, 1,336 yards, 15 TDs; 192 carries, 903 yards rushing, 17 TDs); Andrew Strohm (So., RB, 1,090 yards, 10 TDs); Jared Boyll (So., LB, 105 tackles); Dalton Sanders (Sr., DL, 16 sacks).For Maroa-Forsyth, Dalton Coventry (Sr., RB/LB, 112 carries, 793 yards, 14 TDs; 126 tackles, 15 tackles for loss);... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    EIU board hires firm to update campus facilities master plan  Nov 21, 2009
    CHARLESTON The Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees hired a firm on Friday to help update the 10-year-old master plan for the development of campus facilities. The board also heard that the national economic downturn has taken a toll on total student enrollment, which has dipped for third year in a row. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Passenger on board bus during fatal accident files lawsuit  Nov 21, 2009
    Michael McKenna, an Eastern Illinois University student, was a passenger on the same bus that Justin Sleezer and Cameron Chana were on when they were fatally injured. The lawsuit claims the accident caused McKenna to suffer mental and psychological injuries that have resulted in physical symptoms, according to court documents filed Tuesday in Coles County Circuit Court. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Yard and Garden: Forget the rake -- mulch those leaves!  Nov 21, 2009
    And I can personally confirm that this is the practice on the grounds at Eastern Illinois University and also at Morton Park in Charleston. Mulching leaves with a rotary mower and leaving the pulverized leaves in the lawn to decompose is the sensible and economical way to dispose of fallen leaves. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    OUR VIEW: Many worked to launch hotel/convention project  Nov 21, 2009
    Yost said the developers hope to provide the area with first-class hotel, convention and restaurant services to support the needs of business as well as Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College. While the economy has been sluggish for many months, it is encouraging to see developers demonstrate confidence in the future of the area by investing in such a large project. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    COLUMN: U of I research grant sounds like good news for FutureGen project  Nov 20, 2009
    In delivering the Edgar Lecture Series address Wednesday night at Eastern Illinois University, Merriner said a big reason for the seeming increase in political corruption is due to the growth in government. More government, more corruption, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Public invited to energy center groundbreaking  Nov 20, 2009
    CHARLESTON Although some work has begun on Eastern Illinois University s Renewable Energy Center site, the ceremonial groundbreaking will be today, according to a press release from EIU.. The public is welcome to join members of the university community and guests at 3:30 p.m.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    At EIU, Merriner talks political corruption  Nov 19, 2009
    CHARLESTON Journalist/author James Merriner, who has spent years writing about Illinois political corruption, gave the Eastern Illinois University students in his audience a hypothetical assignment Wednesday evening. The former Chicago Sun-Times political reporter/editor asked the students to write a law that would clean up Illinois politics, but to write this law without worrying about whether it would pass in the General Assembly. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    New Big Jake's owners have experience  Nov 15, 2009
    He said this service is especially important during the summer between the times when Eastern Illinois University student tenants move out and new tenants move into apartment buildings. I was taught by the best, Kim Hackett said of her mentor, Sandy Smallhorn. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    EIU students launch food collection drive this weekend  Nov 14, 2009
    CHARLESTON Discounts on Eastern Illinois University football tickets, University Union Bookstore drawings, and a Gardening 101 lecture are all part of a new campus food drive program. Rachel Fisher, interim director of EIU Student Community Service, said the goal of the 30 Days of Change: EIU Fights Hunger program is to gather canned goods for the local food pantry while offering fun activities. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Man agrees to prison time for role in using woman's credit card  Nov 14, 2009
    CHARLESTON A Chicago man agreed to prison time when he admitted to a role in using a woman s credit card in 2007 when he and other suspects were students at Eastern Illinois University. Deanse P. Means, 23, pleaded guilty to a charge of continuing financial crimes enterprise that accused him and the others of committing at least three felony criminal offenses by unauthorized use of the woman s credit card in October 2007. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Thoughtful words help couples stay fighting fit  Nov 14, 2009
    Other researchers in the study include Timothy J. Loving, assistant professor, University of Texas at Austin; Jeffrey R. Stowell, assistant professor, Eastern Illinois University; and William B. Malarkey, professor of internal medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine. The National Institutes of Health funded this work. (EurekAlert!)

    Equestrian center holds opening event  Nov 14, 2009
    Pommier gave a brief history of the program and thanked Eastern Illinois University and LakeLand College officials for becoming involved. To have a program of this magnitude located in Central Illinois is truly a blessing, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    EIU to present 'Re-encountering Shakespeare' literature conference  Nov 13, 2009
    The lectures will take place in the Recital Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University, as part of the 2009 EIU Literature Conference: Re-encountering Shakespeare. Both lectures are free and open to the public. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Dedication to honor late Gabby and Lucy Gabbard  Nov 13, 2009
    CHARLESTON Theater alumni coming back for this weekend s department reunion at Eastern Illinois University will have the opportunity to share in an honor commemorating the lives of Glendon Gabby and Lucy Gabbard. Community members are also invited to help pay tribute to the husband/wife team who, together, dedicated years of their lives to entertaining and teaching others. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    SIU budget crisis could mean employees won't get paid  Nov 13, 2009
    At Eastern Illinois University, which is waiting for more than $22 million, President Bill Perry didn't hint at any payroll issues in a letter to the campus in September. But, Perry said Eastern is limiting hiring and seeking cost savings. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    EIU senior dedicated to multiplying organ donor rolls  Nov 11, 2009
    CHARLESTON Eastern Illinois University senior Carissa Coon s brother spent 58 days in a hospital waiting for a suitable heart and kidney for the transplants he needed ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Eastern Illinois University student Carissa Coon sets up the campus organ donor registration drive table Tuesday morning in the Martin Luther King, Jr, University Union at EIU in Charleston. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    OUR VIEW: EIU coach enhanced the lives of many  Nov 11, 2009
    On a beautiful November Sunday afternoon on the Eastern Illinois University campus, some students were looking through the closet to find something appropriate to wear for a memorial service to a coach. A few minutes before 2 p.m., they walked in small groups to the Lantz building. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Eastern to host four candidates for restructured VP post  Nov 10, 2009
    CHARLESTON Four people have been invited to on-site visits as Eastern Illinois University moves forward in its search for the institution s vice president for university advancement, according to an EIU press release. Pamela Christman of Urbana; James Salmo of Columbia, Mo. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Charleston park the site of 'Sesame Street' celebration  Nov 10, 2009
    CLICK TO ENLARGE Kevin Kilhoffer/Staff Photographer -- Eastern Illinois University student Brett Schroeder, left, watches as 3-year-old Kaylee Patrick of Charleston places a bean bag in a bucket during the 'Sesame Street' 40th birthday celebration at Kiwanis Park in Charleston on Sunday. Most commented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Public invited to community Veterans Day events  Nov 9, 2009
    A Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony is also scheduled Wednesday on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Community residents are invited to join a host of individuals and groups, including the Student Veterans of Eastern and other student, staff and faculty veterans, at 10:30 a.m. in front of Old Main. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Moore memorial service is Sunday  Nov 7, 2009
    CHARLESTON -- Eastern Illinois University Athletics is to have a memorial service in honor of women s basketball assistant coach Jackie Moore at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Lantz Arena ... Contributions can also be mailed to Eastern Illinois University Athletics Department, Re: Jackie Moore Memorial Gift, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, Ill. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Charleston resident designs her own clothing line  Nov 7, 2009
    Her designs were recently featured in a fashion show staged during Eastern Illinois University s Homecoming weekend at the Worthington Inn in Charleston by Raydiant Vision Productions. Morris, 25, a graduate of Eastern, said she learned to sew from her mother and grandmother, and built on that with classes in clothing construction and textiles at Eastern. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    New sponsor needed if Christmas dinner is to continue  Nov 7, 2009
    Farrar worked in food service at Eastern Illinois University when she started the dinner. Later, she also operated a restaurant. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Schools plan programs next week in honor of area's military men, women  Nov 7, 2009
    Eastern Illinois University. The Eastern Illinois University Wind Symphony will salute veterans past and present with The Call to Duty concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    OUR VIEW: You don't have to wear a cape to be a hero  Nov 7, 2009
    On Tuesday night, Eastern Illinois University hosted guest speaker Joslyn Osten, senior public education coordinator for the Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network. In addition, EIU planned organ and tissue donor registration drives Wednesday last week and coming up on Tuesday and Thursday of this week. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Prize-winning author speaks at Jones lecture  Nov 7, 2009
    O Brien spoke at The James Jones Lecture Series in the Black Box Theatre at the Eastern Illinois University Doudna Fine Arts Center Friday night to a crowd of veterans who served in WWII, Vietnam, Iraq, along with others. He said he came to Eastern to pay honor to a fellow writer on war. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Sparks picked to help lead Mattoon YMCA  Nov 6, 2009
    Tony Sparks is a native of Mattoon, a Millikin University and Eastern Illinois University alumnus with accounting and business administration degrees, a businessman with Electric Laboratories and Sales Corporation, and a private investor. He is an active community volunteer and has also helped the Mattoon Area Family YMCA with planning for a major expansion of the current facility. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    From Princeton to the Emmys  Nov 5, 2009
    After high school, King attended Eastern Illinois University where he majored in speech communications. After graduation, he worked in several TV markets before moving to Kansas City in 1996. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Coles 911 looks for more funds  Nov 5, 2009
    Buttram said he thinks 911 can make an arrangement with Eastern Illinois University that should help. EIU doesn t pay a fee for every phone at the the university, instead paying the monthly fee for the main phone lines that connect to Eastern s main phone system. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Grant money to be used to fund part of water main replacement in Charleston  Nov 4, 2009
    The council also heard that construction is scheduled to start soon on the Eastern Illinois University Renewable Energy Center off of 18th Street and Edgar Drive, which will replace EIU s circa-1925 power plant. Regarding the state grant, the 350,000 from the Illinois Community Development and Assistance Program will help fund the replacement of aging water mains along 20th Street and McKinley Avenue. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Orchestras to pay tribute to Mendelssohn  Nov 4, 2009
    The concert, which will be held in the Doudna Fine Arts Center s Dvorak Concert Hall on the Eastern Illinois University campus, will include the Eastern Symphony Orchestra (Richard Robert Rossi, conductor) performing Felix Mendelssohn s Symphony No. 4 in A major, opus 90, also known as the Italian. Mendelssohn, a German composer, was born in 1809. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    'Shop with a Cop' fundraisers set to begin  Oct 30, 2009
    The fundraisers will include Eastern Illinois University coaches serving as celebrity bartenders on Tuesday at Marty s, Gateway Liquors holding a wine tasting on Nov. 12 at the Charleston Country Club, and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 88 holding a pork chop dinner on Nov. 13 at the Charleston Moose Lodge. Police union member Tony West said coaches and staff from the EIU Athletic Department will tend bar during the annual benefit at 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Marty s, 1666 Fourth St. West said an... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Think tanks urge state to take closer look at the rising cost of college tuition  Oct 30, 2009
    Eastern Illinois University, by comparison, doesn't require as many different classes, the report says. A full copy can be found at. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    EIU Wind Symphony to honor veterans at concert  Oct 29, 2009
    CHARLESTON In honor of Veterans Day, the Eastern Illinois University Wind Symphony will salute veterans past and present with The Call to Duty at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. All active-duty military members and veterans wearing all or part of their uniforms or VFW regalia will be admitted free to the concert, which will be held in the Doudna Fine Arts Center s Dvorak Concert Hall. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    3 area volleyball teams have the top seed in 1A regionals  Oct 28, 2009
    It is a nice position to be in, said Windsor coach Lori Bennett, who also coached at Lake Land and Eastern Illinois University. I was a little surprised we got the No. 1 seed. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    MAP/veterans grant shift will cost EIU $730,000  Oct 28, 2009
    Eastern Illinois University s cost for providing veterans free tuition will be about 730,000 this year, said spokeswoman Vicki Woodard. For Illinois State University, it s about 3 million. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Cemetery offers a glimpse into Mattoon's diverse past  Oct 27, 2009
    Eastern Illinois University student volunteers did not participate due to a scheduling conflict with events that day at Lincoln Log Cabin Historic Site. Next year, a cemetery walk is planned in a group of rural cemeteries to offer a glimpse of history from another time, Baumann said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    EIU grad named Illinois teacher of the year  Oct 27, 2009
    CHICAGO High school economics instructor Kevin Rutter, an Eastern Illinois University graduate, has been named Illinois teacher of the year ... Rutter earned his Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Illinois University and his Master of Arts in Urban Life Learning: Chicago Studies, from Loyola University Chicago. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    'Alice in Wonderland' is subject of Tarble exhibition and film showings  Oct 27, 2009
    CHARLESTON Digital images created to illustrate the classic children s book Alice in Wonderland are now on view at the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University. Titled Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor, the exhibition will continue through Dec. 20 in the main galleries. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    McHugh's Restaurant offering tuition deal  Oct 26, 2009
    Actually, students attending Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College can apply at either the Charleston or Mattoon McHugh s sites for a chance to win up to 3,500 for tuition. Those interested can ask for an application by walking in or driving up for a meal. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Parents interested in learning instill same in their children  Oct 26, 2009
    Karen Hart, the on-site director of the Infant and Child Development Laboratories at Eastern Illinois University, said reading with children should begin immediately, to lay groundwork for life. Get started, and the earlier the better, she said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Lake Land College student wins top prize at Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards  Oct 25, 2009
    Winning feels pretty good, especially when competing against students at big universities such as Eastern Illinois University, University of Illinois and Illinois State, he said. After winning the Tick Tock Energy Film Festival, broadcasting instructors Greg Powers and Ed Thomas recommended that Gaslain submit his video to the Silver Dome Awards. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Thriving block of businesses spices up street just off the square  Oct 25, 2009
    She said the block is visited by Eastern Illinois University students, young mothers with children in tow, seniors, and many others. It really seems to draw a wide range of people because of the different types of businesses, Knierim said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Eastern eliminates information technology jobs  Oct 24, 2009
    CHARLESTON Restructuring of the Eastern Illinois University Information Technology Services will cause 11 staff members to lose their jobs. Eight other positions that are currently vacant or will be soon also will be eliminated. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Charleston board sides with review panel on Division Street zoning issue  Oct 23, 2009
    CHARLESTON Future housing development just north of Eastern Illinois University s O Brien Stadium might not include large apartment buildings, under the city s proposed new zoning map. The Charleston zoning board on Thursday consented to uphold a city review committee s recommendation to rezone the east side of Division Street from Grant to Johnson avenues from the multi-family residential associated with large apartment building to two-family/duplex residential. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Animation film-making workshop for youth offered  Oct 22, 2009
    CHARLESTON A stop-motion animation film-making workshop for youths age 11-15 will be offered from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 7 the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University ... The Embarras Valley Film Festival is sponsored by Eastern Illinois University s College of Arts and Humanities, including the Doudna Fine Arts Center and Tarble Arts Center, and Booth Library; by the Coles County Arts Council; and by the Charleston Public Library. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Charleston Community Theatre set to perform 'A Few Good Men'  Oct 22, 2009
    The cast includes Marine Willie Comstock, Army Staff Sgt. Chris Ramirez, and Eastern Illinois University ROTC cadets Peter R. Ellsworth III, Ethan Knoblett and Ryan Owens ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Darkeith Lofton plays the part of Lt. Daniel Kaffee in the production of a Few Good Men during a rehearsal at the Tarble Arts center on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    COLUMN: 'Priceless' memories of Coach Baker  Oct 20, 2009
    And I thoroughly enjoyed all the festivities around Eastern Illinois University s homecoming game. First, Coach Baker. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    New EIU Homecoming parade route a hit with spectators  Oct 20, 2009
    CHARLESTON Imogene McClanahan said she cannot recall an Eastern Illinois University homecoming parade ever passing her home before during her more than four decades of living on Division Street ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Ken Trevarthan/Staff Photographer -- The Civic Memorial Eagles marching band is reflected in the polished horn of a band member Saturday morning as they march along Division Street during the Eastern Illinois University Homecoming parade in Charleston ... Ken Trevarthan/Staff... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Romo learned lessons on way to stardom  Oct 19, 2009
    If Tony Romo on Saturday night would have had more time, and were he, these days, not hounded by autograph seekers wherever he tried to go, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback said he would have revisited his old Eastern Illinois University dormitory and that Charleston restaurant near campus. I d hit up Jerry s, Romo said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    EIU board OKs change in energy savings contract  Oct 19, 2009
    CHARLESTON The Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees on Saturday revised the construction contract for the planned Renewable Energy Center to include provisions for verifying the facility s estimated energy savings. The board made the revision to its contract with Honeywell International, Inc. of Arlington Heights during a special meeting held in Old Main prior to the university s Homecoming parade. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Our View: Romo's success adds buzz to EIU homecoming  Oct 17, 2009
    Tony Romo likely will notice at least two changes from his playing days at Eastern Illinois University when he enters O Brien Stadium today as part of the Class of 2009 of EIU athletics Hall of Fame inductees. When he walks into the football office area underneath the stadium, he ll see a lot of Tony Romo pictures on the walls. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Task force officials say funding now is more stable  Oct 17, 2009
    The task force started in 1989 and operates with officers from the Coles, Douglas and Moultrie county sheriff s departments, the Charleston, Mattoon, Eastern Illinois University and Arcola police departments and Illinois State Police. Its agents investigate drug cases in those jurisdictions, with the various police departments paying salaries and the task force paying for equipment and other operating expenses. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Six to be honored as EIU Foundations Outstanding Members  Oct 17, 2009
    CHARLESTON -- Six people will be recognized this weekend as the Eastern Illinois University Foundation s Outstanding Members for 2009 ... It is through the direct efforts of its members that the Foundation is able to fulfill its mission of support to Eastern Illinois University. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    EIU: 'That's where Tony Romo went' to school  Oct 17, 2009
    CHARLESTON -- When giving alumni reasons to donate to Eastern Illinois University, Associate Athletic Director John Smith might not even mention Tony Romo ... To me the biggest thing is the constant exposure you get every time he plays on Sunday, every time he plays the national TV game and Eastern Illinois University is mentioned as free publicity, offensive coordinator Roy Wittke said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Disability Awareness Day planned Nov. 6  Oct 16, 2009
    The seminar hosted by Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education, Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College will offer a seminar for professionals, parents and students. The seminar for professionals, CNC-024-16769; and CNC-024-16770 for parents and students will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Lake Land College. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    House OKs increased college grants after rally, but without the money  Oct 16, 2009
    "If they don't get it, we're going to be losing students," said Eastern Illinois University senior Matthew Pickham, who was on hand for the rally. Students were grateful for the action, but some remained concerned how the state would pay for the program. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Romo's return can't be like old times  Oct 16, 2009
    Five days after sharing a Cowboys Stadium suite with Tiger Woods at a U2 concert, Romo is to be back at Eastern Illinois University. It won t be the same. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Eastern Symphony Orchestra to present 'Fright Night'  Oct 16, 2009
    The concert is to begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center s Dvorak Concert Hall on the Eastern Illinois University campus. The Eastern Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Richard Robert Rossi, will be joined by the Bow-Dacious String Band, a Champaign-Urbana-based children s ensemble directed by Robin Kearton. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    EIU to present musical comedy 'The Apprentices'  Oct 15, 2009
    CHARLESTON The Apprentices, an original comedy featuring music by well-known composers, will be staged by Eastern Illinois University s Music Theatre and Opera Ensemble this month. The production with music by Monteverdi, Mozart, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rossini and others will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 24 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center s Recital Hall. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    EIU Foundation to recognize retiring board members  Oct 15, 2009
    CHARLESTON Five retiring board members will be recognized this weekend when the Eastern Illinois University Foundation gathers for its annual meeting. Steven L. Childers and Alice Shawver, both of Charleston; George Paulik of Marietta, Ga. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    EIU to add monitors to energy center pact  Oct 15, 2009
    CHARLESTON The Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Saturday to consider revisions for the planned Renewable Energy Center s estimated energy savings. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the Old Main administration building, adjacent to where entrants will be lining up on Seventh Street for the homecoming parade at 9:30 a.m. The board members will take part in the parade. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Family files lawsuit in fatal double-decker bus accident  Oct 15, 2009
    Our position is the bus company failed to do a lot of things that contributed to these tragic deaths, said Bob Bingle, attorney for the estate of Chana, who attended Eastern Illinois University. Officials at Lincoln Springs and Graywood could not be reached Tuesday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    OUR VIEW: It's average people who keep your paper yours  Oct 14, 2009
    Cameron Craig and students at the Eastern Illinois University Weather Center have provided local weather data since Price discontinued his reporting a year and nine months ago at age 94. These folks aren t professional journalists. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    IVCC will host State University Transfer Day  Oct 14, 2009
    Representatives from the following universities will be available to meet with interested students at IVCC;s fair: Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Southern University at Carbondale, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Western Illinois University. This is an opportunity for students and area... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    IVCC's annual College Night  Oct 14, 2009
    Colleges and universities expected to participate are: Augustana College, Aurora University, Blackburn College, Bradley University, Carthage College, Columbia College, Concordia University, Cottey College, Creighton University, DePaul University, DeVry University, Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, Elmhurst College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Eureka College, Finlandia University, Illinois College, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Joliet Junior... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    COLUMN: Student housing issue, like underage drinking, never seems to go away  Oct 14, 2009
    Eastern Illinois University can house more than 5,000 students in campus residence halls and apartments. There are scads of houses and apartments throughout the community. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Youth in Harmony Festival set Monday at EIU  Oct 14, 2009
    Eleven high schools will bring more than 260 students to the event, which will be housed at the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on the campus at Eastern Illinois University. Coles County barbershoppers Dave Clausing (Mattoon) and Tom Woodall (Charleston) are the coordinators of the event. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Penn State Police report crimeless day on campus Sunday  Oct 13, 2009
    The Penn State football team took on Eastern Illinois University at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. "It was about average for a big event weekend," he said. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Graphic design symposium set Saturday  Oct 13, 2009
    CHARLESTON A graphic design symposium and reception at the Tarble Arts Center will kick off an Eastern Illinois University graphic design alumni exhibition on EIU s Homecoming. The symposium and reception will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Tarble s Atrium. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Nine to be honored with EIU alumni awards during Homecoming  Oct 12, 2009
    CHARLESTON Recipients of the Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association s 2009 alumni awards will be honored Saturday in conjunction with Homecoming activities, according to a press release from the college ... Their accomplishments reflect well on Eastern Illinois University and serve as an inspiration for current and future Eastern students. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Retired prof helps spark new interest for middle schoolers  Oct 12, 2009
    He s the retired chairman of the geology and geography department at Eastern Illinois University and spent a day at the school last week ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Ken Trevarthan/Staff Photographer -- Retired Eastern Illinois University geology/geography department chairman Alan Baharlou works with sixth-grade students in Earth science class Tuesday afternoon at Jefferson Elementary School in Charleston. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Chamber Orchestra Kremlin to perform at EIU  Oct 7, 2009
    CHARLESTON Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, recognized internationally as one of Russia s leading ensembles, will perform at Eastern Illinois University on Oct. 18. The concert, in which founder and conductor Misha Rachlevsky will meld music from 17 of Russia s finest young string players, will begin at 4 p.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center s Dvorak Concert Hall. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    ROTC cadet finds her niche for the future  Oct 7, 2009
    CHARLESTON It was only by chance that Andrea Kay Robinson was on hand sanitizer duty Saturday during a fundraiser for the Eastern Illinois University ROTC program. But there was a strange coincidence with that assignment. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Sculptor to present lecture  Oct 6, 2009
    CHARLESTON Visiting sculptor Austin Collins will present a lecture about his art at the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University. The talk will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 13. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Riordan sets sites on Duramed Futures Tour  Oct 6, 2009
    The Spring Valley native certainly has plenty of high points in her career from her days as a state qualifier at Hall High School, to conference champion for Eastern Illinois University and as a five-time Illinois Valley Open champion. In Florida last week, Riordan experienced the downside of golf. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    SPORTS BULLETIN BOARD  Oct 5, 2009
    Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, McDonalds, Campus Recreation and the Shirt Factory sponsor the 2. 5K (1. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Stickin' with Styx pays off for parents  Oct 5, 2009
    CHARLESTON Dean and Peg Stiegemeier studied up for the Eastern Illinois University Family Weekend concert featuring one of their favorite bands, Styx ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Ken Trevarthan/Staff Photographer -- Styx guitarist Tommy Shaw and keyboardist Lawrence Gowan (in background) perform during the Family Weekend concert Saturday night at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    'A slice of time'  Oct 5, 2009
    If there s a disturbance or there is something buried as the GPR sends the radar lines down, a disturbance indicates there s something there, said Vince Gutowski of the geology/geography department at Eastern Illinois University. Gutowski and fellow geology/geography department faculty member Steve DiNaso have worked with Henson on other projects and arranged for Henson to scan the Five Mile House grounds. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    New studio starts with focus on art education  Oct 4, 2009
    She is an Eastern Illinois University alumnus and is working on her master s degree. At Art Smart, Johnson and other art instructors offer workshops for adults and classes for children. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Mattoon students creative work earns spot in statewide show  Oct 4, 2009
    Newcomb also has displayed some pieces at the Tarble Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University. She has taken several classes outside of school for scrapbooking and soap-making, and she still participates in these activities. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Cross country ranked nationally in USTFCCCA Week 1 poll  Oct 4, 2009
    Both squads are fresh off victories at their own Saluki Invitational over the weekend and also claimed first place finishes at the Panther Open hosted by Eastern Illinois University on Sept. 11. In the preseason poll, the Saluki men were ranked No. 5 while the women came in at No. 15. (Siusalukis.com)

    OUR VIEW: New technology may help uncover history  Oct 3, 2009
    So Eastern Illinois University geology/geography faculty and students today plan to see what lies beneath land on the property of the Five Mile House. The original two-room brick section of the Five Mile House was built in the early 1840s, making it one of the oldest remaining buildings in Coles County. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

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