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eiu alumni newsletter

november | 2008

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Doudna Fine Arts Center rededicated

Doudna Fine Arts Center Red Zone
The Red Zone in the recently rededicated Doudna Fine Arts Center. Photo by Janice Hunt ’97

Great artwork and great performances highlighted the long-awaited Doudna Fine Arts Center Rededication Celebration (Oct. 24-26). Winifred Doudna, wife of the former EIU president after whom the building was named, was among the special guests in attendance. Read more here.

Haven’t seen the Doudna yet? Click here for the DEN’s interactive map, or check out the Doudna Flickr group.

Another terrific Homecoming

Homecoming 2008
Cheerleaders perform at Tent City during Homecoming 2008. Photo by Christy Kilgore-Hadley ’01

Homecoming 2008 was marked by super weather, great camaraderie and exciting football (the Panthers defeated SEMO, 24-21, for EIU’s ninth straight Homecoming victory!). Be sure to check out photos from the parade and tailgate.

Joan Allen interview highlights film festival

Several EIU graduates played major roles in last month’s Embarras Valley Film Festival that honored the work of EIU alumna Joan Allen. Dann Gire ’74, ’75, film critic for the Arlington Heights Daily Herald and president of the Chicago Film Critics Association, interviewed Allen via telephone, as she was unable to attend due to her film schedule.

Other presenters who have found major film-related success included Craig Titley ’89, Luke Ryan ’00 and Andrew Rodgers ’97 — read more about them here.

Help make commencement memorable for new EIU alumni

Volunteers from throughout the EIU community come together to make commencement a great day for graduates and their families. Alumni are welcome to take advantage of this rewarding opportunity to give back.

The fall ceremonies are set for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. If you’d like to help at one or both, please contact Jonathan McKenzie at 217-581-6338 or jrmckenzie@eiu.edu.

November alumni spotlight: Jeff Strohm ’88, ’90

Jeff Strohm ’88, ’90 has helped lead Utah and Marquette to the NCAA Final Four, but these days, his leadership skills are more important off the basketball court than they ever were in a game. Strohm has put away his play book to devote himself to helping two of his daughters battle a life-threatening disorder. The family’s touching story puts it all in perspective.

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The association has been able to steadily increase its financial support to the university over the past several years in the form of student scholarships and grants because of the support of members like you.

In addition, you don’t want to miss receiving Old Main Line, the alumni magazine which is for members only. It’s a great way to stay on top of what’s happening on campus for only $30 annually. Join online or call us at 800-ALUM-EIU. We appreciate your continuing support!

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Additional News

Alumni Events

Registration information and a complete listing of events is available on our Web site.

Panther Pride: EIU Honors its Pioneers in Women’s Athletics
Nov. 14-15th
Charleston, IL
EIU Panthers vs. IUPUI Jaguars
Nov. 25th
Indianapolis, IN
EIU Alumni Reception and Night With Cirque du Soleil: Saltimbanco
Jan. 31
Hoffman Estates, IL

Other EIU Events

Check the EIU Calendar for a full lisitng of upcoming events.

Medea — Theatrical Production
Nov. 14-18th
Doudna Fine Arts Center
Student-Directed One-Acts
Dec. 5-7th
Doudna Fine Arts Center
Instrumental Division Holiday Concert
Dec. 5th
Doudna Fine Arts Center
Holiday Concert (ESO, EIU Choral Ensembles)
Dec. 7th
Doudna Fine Arts Center
Lessons and Carols (EIU Concert Choirs)
Dec. 11th
Wesley United Methodist Church
Commencement
Dec. 20th
EIU Campus

Feedback

Each month, we hope to bring you a taste of what’s happening at your alma mater. Our alumni are important to us. It doesn’t matter if you graduated five years ago, 25 years ago or 50 years ago…you are still EIU. Let us know what you think about the newsletter, including the types of items you’d like to see in it. We’ll do our best to accommodate you.