January 2009Jurkovic, ESPN radio to broadcast from alumni-owned bar and grill
"Mac, Jurko & Harry," a radio show co-hosted by John Jurkovic '90 on ESPN 1000 AM in Chicago, will broadcast live from the EIU-alumni-owned Charleston's Bar & Grill in New Lenox on Friday, Jan. 23.
Don't let the EIU connections stop there – head out to the show from 2-6 p.m. Send us pictures, and they might end up in a future issue of this newsletter!
back to top  January alumni spotlight: Amelia Heape '94
With Valentine's Day only a month away, it's the perfect time to look for love — on national television! That's what New York City entrepreneur Amelia Heape '94 is doing, with the help of the author of a book called "Love in 90 Days."
Amelia's quest will be shown each Thursday through March on "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet" on the Fox News Channel. Click here to view some of the first segment.
back to top A sampling of more alumni news we found online...
- Broadway actor Sal Viviano '82 is to perform in a benefit in Myrtle Beach. His bio can be found here.
- Bruce DeRuntz '85, associate professor of technology in Southern Illinois University Carbondale's College of Engineering, was one of 20 fellows recently elected to the American Society for Quality.
- Kathy Orbin '73, whose 23 years in administration included time as chair of the NCAA Division I National Softball Committee, has retired as associate athletic director at Western Illinois University.
- Gary Balling '76, executive director of the Oak Park park district, was named "Villager of the Year" by a local publication.
- Jeff James '90, '91 recently became CEO of Wilmington Health Associates in North Carolina.
- Virgil Sweet '50, '57, an "Indiana high school coaching legend" known nationally for his technique of teaching free-throw shooting, was honored at his high school.
back to top Legacy Scholarships available for descendants of Eastern alumni
Applications for the 2009-2010 Legacy Scholarships will be accepted by the Alumni Services office through Feb. 13. To be eligible, an applicant must be the child or grandchild of an Eastern graduate and must begin attending the university during the 2009 fall semester.
Looking for other scholarship opportunities? Check out the EIU Scholarship Search.
back to top Black Student Reunion lives on online
The Black Student Reunion is over, but thanks to technology, old and new connections can continue indefinitely! Jonetta Kibble ’95 has created an online social-networking group called African American Alumni of Eastern Illinois University — click here to join.
By the way, it's worth noting that more than 600 alumni came back to campus this past fall for the Black Student Reunion, which raised more than $6,000 for scholarships to EIU recruit and retain students of color. Way to go, alumni!
back to top Reach out to prospective Panthers
We're looking for enthusiastic, articulate alumni volunteers to help to recruit the best and brightest students to EIU by working with our admissions counselors to represent Eastern at upcoming college fairs throughout Illinois.
Please visit the Alumni Volunteer page for details, including locations, dates and times.
back to top Spring Career Network Day is Feb. 11
If you’re looking to recruit new faces for your organization, mark your calendar for EIU's Spring Career Network Day, set for Wednesday, Feb. 11. Come back to campus and meet our talented and career-focused graduating seniors and current students who are seeking full-time, internship and seasonal opportunities. Register by Feb. 4.
back to top Last Chance for Cirque Du Soleil tickets
If you’ve been thinking about ordering tickets for Cirque Du Soleil, time is almost up! Join fellow alumni and friends in Hoffman Estates to see "Saltimbanco," Cirque du Soleil's signature show inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colorful inhabitant.
A limited number of tickets are still available; please see the Alumni Events page for details or call 1-800-ALUM-EIU to orders your tickets today.
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