September 2009

Alumni spotlight: Michelle Fleury '90

Michelle Fleury '90 is one of five Cisco employees who have volunteered to mentor three young Indian entrepreneurs whose online education company, Lakshya, delivers much-needed classes to rural villagers. This video explains the impact of their work.

Fleury is a director of engineering operations at Cisco Systems in San Jose, Calif. She also happens to write a blog on community-supported agriculture — check it out for some great recipes (and really cute photos of her dog).

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More alumni news …

• Nimmons elected to Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame
  
• Myers is new Fort Wayne-South Bend Catholic Schools superintendent
• Adams appointed president/CEO of RBS Global and Rexnord
• Former EIU swimmer now coaching at Mattoon Area Family YMCA
• Buchanan named health coordinator of Alton-based Head Start (third item)
  
• Love added to University of North Dakota football coaching staff

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Homecoming is Oct. 16-17!

These links should help you plan your trip back to campus for a "Back to Blue" Homecoming!

• Schedule of events for alumni and friends
• Panther Marching Band and Pink Panther Dance Team Reunion
• Official EIU Homecoming site
  
• Art Alumni Design Symposium & Exhibition
  
• Local lodging and restaurants

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2009 Alumni Awards Dinner

As part of Homecoming festivities, the EIU Alumni Association will honor nine alumni for their outstanding achievements at a dinner held in their honor on Saturday, Oct. 17.

To see a listing of this year’s recipients, and to find out how to purchase tickets, click here.

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Show your Panther pride with EIU alumni gear

If you're a member of the EIU Alumni Association, just show your membership card to receive exclusive discounts at two of our Preferred Partner Program apparel vendors:

• Gavina Graphics: 10 percent off all purchases at either Positively 4th Street Records or at EIUClothing.com. Contact the EIU Alumni Association for the coupon code.
• University Book Store: 10 percent off all in-store clothing purchases.

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EIU vs. Penn State Football Watch Party

Looking for a place to catch the big game on Oct. 10? Join the EIU Chicago-Area Alumni Chapter and cheer your Panthers on to victory against Penn State at our watch party. (This event is contingent on televised game coverage, so stay tuned for details.)

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Buzzard Laboratory School Class of 1974 Reunion

Over the last 35 years, have you ever wondered what happened to your Lab School classmates? The Buzzard Laboratory School Reunion is your chance to find out! The event is set for Oct. 24 — click here for details.

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