Alumni Speaker Series and Luncheon: "Inspiring Empowerment" with Erin Weed

Eastern Illinois University is delighted to announce its second installment of our Alumni Speakers Series.

You’re invited to join fellow alumni and friends for our upcoming EIU Women’s Luncheon: “Inspiring Empowerment.” Please join us for this unique opportunity for networking and a special presentation by Eastern alumna Erin Weed '99.

Erin Weed is a professional speaker, author, certified women's self-defense instructor and Founder/CEO of Girls Fight Back!. She is a personal safety and self-defense expert who has given over 500 seminars at colleges and corporations nationwide. She is a regular contributor to many nationally published magazines and has been featured on CNN, the CBS Early Show, and Fox News, among many other public appearances.

Although there is no cost to attend this event attendees are encouraged to donate a minimum of $10 per person. All proceeds will go towards one of three scholarships supporting female students. Please select a scholarship donation option on the .pdf registration form.

Supported Scholarships
Shannon McNamara Outstanding Physical Education Student Scholarship
Brenda Edgar Scholarship for Women
Carol Specht Memorial Scholarship 

Saturday, May 2

Hyatt Regency Woodfield
Mahogany Ballroom
1800 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
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To register, call 1-800-ALUM-EIU or complete and return this .pdf registration form. Share the gift of women’s empowerment! We encourage you to invite family and friends.
 

For a complete listing of upcoming alumni events please visit our events page.