Eureka college celebrates 20 years since Berlin Wall fell Nov 10, 2009
EUREKA - A U.S. general, a German embassy official, and Eureka College students who were babies when the Berlin Wall crumbled stood side by side as fireworks burst in the sky Monday celebrating 20 years since the wall fell. They were among 200 people at the Fall of the Wall ceremony near a 5-foot slab of the former Berlin Wall in the Ronald Reagan Peace Garden at Eureka College ... "There are times we mourn and celebrate at the same time," said the Rev. Bruce Fowlkes, Eureka College chaplain. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Reagan said more than 'tear down this wall' Nov 9, 2009
The impact can be seen at a ceremony at 4 p.m. today at the Ronald W. Reagan Peace Garden at Eureka College, where more than 20 flags will be flown representing countries that became democracies after communism fell in Eastern Europe. The garden at the college from which Reagan graduated and to which he returned as president has a piece of the old Berlin Wall on display. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Eureka College focuses on being affordable Nov 9, 2009
Eureka College takes issue with being referred to as among "the most expensive colleges in the state.". Eureka College is among the least expensive private colleges in Illinois ... A significant amount of middle-class families have taken advantage of a Eureka College education. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
PHS teacher receives state honor Nov 5, 2009
Fredericks is a graduate of Eureka College, with a degree in biology and secondary education. Comment on this story at. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Votes on MAP grants raise many questions Nov 4, 2009
Why are college students who need grant money going to Illinois Wesleyan University and Eureka College, two of the most expensive colleges in the state. Why aren't they going to much cheaper state schools. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Speaker draws from Reagan's Dixon heritage Oct 31, 2009
He spoke at Eureka College on his book, "God and Ronald Reagan: A Spiritual Life." ... Reagan began teaching Sunday school at age 15, staying until he left for Eureka College in September 1928. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lady Blue Jays go undefeated at home Oct 28, 2009
The Westminster College Volleyball team lost to St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foe Eureka College on Friday, but were able to flip the result on Saturday in the first match of the Westminster Triangular. The Lady Blue Jays topped Eureka 25-10, 21-25, 21-25, 25-23 and 16-14 Saturday morning in the first match of the day. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Eureka College celebrating 20th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall Oct 26, 2009
EUREKA - A defining time in world history will be remembered at "The Fall of the Wall: Eureka College Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall" on Nov. 9 ... Reagan graduated from Eureka College in 1932. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Blue Jays want to extend streak against Huntingdon Oct 17, 2009
After surviving a 35-34 shootout last week in their Upper Midwest Athletic Conference opener at Eureka College, the Blue Jays are riding a three-game win streak into Saturday's homecoming matchup with Huntingdon (Ala. College. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Local college students to join peers at MAP grants rally Oct 15, 2009
Another 20 students each from Illinois Wesleyan University, Eureka College, and Lincoln College also are going to the capital rally. Lincoln College-Normal and Heartland also will send student groups. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
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)
Several events to ring in this year's homecoming at IWU Oct 5, 2009
Eureka College in Woodford County and Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington each host homecoming activities this week, headlined with Saturday football games. Come Oct. 12, Illinois State University launches its "Spread the Red" festivities throughout Normal. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Jimmy Carter's slurs Sep 24, 2009
When Reagan was a young man playing football for Eureka College, several African-American members were barred from staying at a whites only hotel. While their coach tried to make some other accommodations, Reagan took his teammates to his home, where his parents kindly took them in. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
3,600 ISU students sign petition aimed at state legislators after MAP cuts Sep 17, 2009
That includes students at ISU, Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, Eureka College, Lincoln College and Lincoln Christian University. Under this year's state budget, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, which distributes the grants, only received half its funding. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
ISU leaders: More minorities choosing ISU Sep 3, 2009
Fall 2009 brought record enrollment again for two other institutions: Eureka College and Heartland Community College. Eureka enrolls 767 students, a 2 percent increase over last fall. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Exhibit at ISU will feature John Adams' books, notes Sep 1, 2009
As a result, lectures at ISU, Illinois Wesleyan University and Eureka College are part of the six-week event. And Bloomington and Normal public libraries plan Adams-themed events, too. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Move-in a full day for IWU freshmen Aug 19, 2009
Eureka College - Aug. 26. Lincoln Christian College and Seminary* - Aug. 25. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Area Calendar 08/02/09 Aug 2, 2009
Eureka Rotary Club; noon, Eureka College Cerf Center; Doug Allan, executive director, Counseling and Family Services of Peoria; $6. 50; (309) 467-2247. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
What about the others who quit mid-term? Jul 15, 2009
watcher wrote on Jul 14, 2009 11:46 AM:" Boy, all those presidents that did the country SO well but didn't go to an Ivy League college! But I guess as far as Leah is concerned, they're all second fiddle to a Harvard-educated socialist who did a grand total of 118 days as a junior senator. Better to have a Harvard educated man with no experience at anything and a love of your tax dollars than, say, somebody from Eureka College, years of experience and a belief in the Constitution, eh? Good... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Looking down on Palin Jul 12, 2009
Every president since Ronald Reagan (Eureka College, 1932) went to Harvard or Yale. For members of the Court Party, where you went to school is more important than what you learned there. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Newman Center construction continues; priest reassigned Jul 11, 2009
The center serves students at four Twin City campuses and Eureka College. Three full-time ministers and two part-time development directors also lost their jobs. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
3 non-conference home games highlight EIU men's schedule Jul 10, 2009
The Panthers play Eureka College (where Sullivan grad Craig Black is to be a junior) on Nov. 21 before heading to Chicago State on Nov. 24. November ends at home when EIU hosts Belmont to start an in-season home-and-home series on Nov. 28. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Palin: Not Down and Not Out Jul 10, 2009
Ninety-nine percent of voters do not have an Ivy League education, nor did some of our most successful presidents (President Reagan graduated from Eureka College in Illinois). Barack Obama instilled the notion that any American -- regardless of race -- could grow up to be president. (Human Events Online)
'Live from Washington ...' Jul 9, 2009
Jake wrote on Jul 6, 2009 11:43 AM:" And how was Reagan qualified? He was a governor, but why was he qualified for that position? Was he qualified because he attended Eureka college or because he was a B-list actor? You have to start somewhere. Franken graduated from Harvard c-u-m-laude with a degree in political science. Before you bad mouth him maybe you should at least wait until he is sworn in. ". 25 comment(s). (Sioux City Journal)
Athletic Training Jun 30, 2009
Previously, Jeff was Head Athletic Trainer/Assistant Professor at Eureka College (IL) from 1995-1999. He also was an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Morehead State University (KY) from 1991-1995. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Area calendar 06/29-07/02 Jun 28, 2009
-- Eureka Rotary Club; noon, Eureka College Cerf Center; Anna Laible, administrator of Eureka Community Hospital, will be installed as president; $6. 50; (309) 467-2247. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Jacobson's 80th birthday Jun 20, 2009
In 1947, she entered Eureka College but had to leave after her freshman year to help take care of her ailing father. Even so, during the short time she was at Eureka, she scored 18 points for the girls; basketball team. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Alaska Gov. Palin in Westchester, NY, Long Island Jun 16, 2009
The best president of the US went to Eureka College. Palin didn't get a free ride as an affirmative action student. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Former Illinois walk-on is now Eastern Illinois' special teams coach Jun 3, 2009
The past two years he was at Eureka College where he was offensive coordinator the first season and defensive coordinator the second before taking over as head coach during last season. He also has spent time in the military. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Andrew Taylor May 28, 2009
This fellowship is awarded to students who have completed their first four semesters at Eureka College with a minimum 3. 5 grade point average, a proven track record in community service and demonstrated leadership on Eureka;s campus. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Eureka Collge graduates its largest class ever May 10, 2009
EUREKA -- Eureka College graduated its largest class to date Saturday morning, as 188 students received undergraduate degrees ... This class and my presidency began about the same time in late summer of 2005, said Eureka College president J. David Arnold ... Wessels grandfather learned English at Eureka College and his mother went to school there for free. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Campus response plans Apr 28, 2009
Illinois Wesleyan University and Eureka College also havent sent any groups to Mexico recently. And neither have plans to do so this summer. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
BV's Moore calling an audible to Princeton Apr 14, 2009
Moore, who went on to play at Eureka College, played ;Mike; linebacker and called the defensive plays for Bertram, whom he calls his mentor. There was another mentor, by the name of Ken Bourquin, the first coach of Storm football, who no doubt shaped Moore;s coaching philosophy. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Lincoln College-Normal unveiling new facility, programs Apr 7, 2009
Other area campuses, including Eureka College and Heartland Community College, have embarked on similar programs aimed at working adults. Johnston attributes the fast growth in the Accelerated Bridge to Education program to its flexibility. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lady Blue Jays split pair of SLIAC contests Apr 1, 2009
In game two, the Lady Blue Jays rebounded by defeating Eureka College 5-0. Freshman Megan Braun went 2-for-3 with an RBI while Aldrich put one over the fence for her first home run of the season. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Programs, Obama lead more local college students to volunteering Mar 29, 2009
College volunteers arent just helping the Twin Cities as part of its spring internship fair, Eureka College included a volunteer fair component that allowed students and area businesses and nonprofits to make matches in one setting ... Eureka College took a student group to Denver to help build a home; and Illinois Wesleyan University sent 60 students to sites in Tennessee and Texas. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
CCHS teacher, students to hear Gorbachev's speech Mar 28, 2009
But area businesses and individuals who donated at least $5,000 toward the event received extra tickets to share with area high school and college students, according to a news release from Eureka College ... Gorbachev will speak at 8:30 p.m. in the Peoria Civic Center ballroom as part of Eureka Colleges Ronald Reagan Day Dinner and Peoria Creve Coeur Clubs George Washington Banquet ... He also plans a Friday morning campus visit to Reagans alma mater Eureka College. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Gorbachev tours Eureka College ahead of speech Mar 28, 2009
Gorbachev visited Eureka College -- President Reagans college alma mater -- as part of a daylong program that also included a keynote speech that evening at the Peoria Civic Center. Gorbachev told a Eureka College crowd that Reagan, long a Cold War hawk, shifted toward being a peacemaker in the mid-1980s ... Eureka College President David Arnold and former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev stand in front of a bust of former President Ronald Reagan on the college campus Friday in Eureka. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Elvin Fordham Mar 27, 2009
He attended Eureka College, where he was a member of TKE Fraternity. He owned and operated Fordham;s Tavern in Walnut from 1934 until 1967 and managed Campus Apartments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Area high schools students to attend Gorbachev speech Mar 26, 2009
Tickets to the speech go for $200, but area businesses and individuals who donated at least $5,000 toward the event received extra tickets to distribute to area high schools and colleges, according to a news release from Eureka College ... Also receiving tickets are students at Pontiac Township, Deer Creek-Mackinaw and Eureka high schools, Illinois Wesleyan University and Eureka College ... Gorbachev will speak at 8:30 p.m. in the Peoria Civic Center ballroom as part of Eureka Colleges Ronald... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
'Bago gets an assist from PHS Mar 12, 2009
The former Lowpoint-Washburn and Eureka College cager, who has served as Jesse Brandt s varsity assistant, made good on a bet to the Tigers team, allowing them to shave his head after they beat Peoria Manual in the sectional finals. He didn t quite let them get the clippers down to the clean shave look, ala fellow coach Eric Tinley, but it was close. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The Fives: You think 100-0 is bad? Check out these historic blowouts Feb 17, 2009
That's the question Journal online sports ace Jeff Budlong asks in an article today titled " The discussion has been sparked by the firing of a Dallas, Texas, high school girls basketball coach after his school beat another team 100-0. In it, Budlong asks area coaches the prospects of defeating opposing teams so brutally.What he didn't find out, though, is what it's like to be on the receiving side of a blowout. Let me offer up a few insights.Although I escaped my high school athletic career... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
