March 2009

Alumni Profile: Henry P. Coyle '89

In an economy that has left many in the home construction business floundering, Henry P. Coyle '89 is guiding his company to great success. Coyle, who was named 2008 Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Illinois, was recently featured in a Chicago Tribune story.

Photo by Warren Skalski/for the Chicago Tribune

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A sampling of more alumni news...

• Titley writes script for 'Clone Wars' episode
• Former EIU athlete earns national tennis honor
• Olsby '85 starts environmental software firm M3V
• Baldwin named CEO of Grandview Medical Center
• Peters directs Council on Aging's LifeSpan program
  
• Hodge is deputy chief of staff for Gov. Quinn

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EIU, area to get national TV exposure

"Heartland Highways," WEIU-TV's weekly show that airs nationwide on RFD-TV, will feature EIU-related stories in two episodes this season.

• Dwain Naragon, an EIU ceramics professor, is included in the episode that will air on WEIU on March 13 and 15, and on RFD on April 6.
• The "Heartland Highways at Home" episode will feature Coles County, including EIU and WEIU. Its WEIU air dates are May 1 and 3; its RFD air date is May 25.

Click here for program details and show times. And if you don't get WEIU or RFD, don't worry -- you can view episodes online.

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Join alumni for two Polenzani performances

Two upcoming performances will give many EIU alumni a chance to gather to see performances by Matthew Polenzani '91, one of the world's most celebrated opera singers.

• March 28: "The Abduction from the Seraglio," Lyric Opera of Chicago. $91 per person.
• April 18: "La Damnation de Faust," Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. $25 per person.

Ticket price includes a pre-performance alumni reception. To order, please print out forms found via the above links, or call 1-800-ALUM-EIU.

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Women's Luncheon: 'Inspiring Empowerment'

Ladies, bring your female friends and family members to the Alumni Association's first-ever Women’s Luncheon, "Inspiring Empowerment," in Schaumburg. Erin Weed '99, founder/CEO of Girls Fight Back! will present her "Women’s Safety 101" lecture.

There is no cost to attend, but a minimum donation of $10 per person is suggested to one of three scholarships supporting female students. For details on this event, click here or call 1-800-ALUM-EIU.

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Reunions set for Panther Marching Band, Pink Panthers

If you're a former member of the Panther Marching Band or Pink Panthers, mark your calendar for Homecoming 2009 (Oct. 16-17), when we'll host an on-campus reunion in your honor.

Details will be mailed out this summer. To make sure you're on the mailing list, please e-mail alumeiu@eiu.edu with your name, graduation year and current address.

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News briefs from the EIU Alumni Association...

• Alumni Association Board of Directors positions are available. Apply by April 3.
• Nominate somebody for a 2009 Alumni Award. Due June 19.
• Check out which businesses have already started participating in the new Preferred Partners Program, which provides exclusive discounts on various products and services to members of the EIU Alumni Association.

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