October 2009

Alumni spotlight: Mercedes (Sowder) Kane '01

"Hearts of Hope," a touching documentary by Mercedes (Sowder) Kane '01, will premiere as part of the Illinois International Film Festival in St. Charles on Oct. 25.

The film, which focuses on an infant heart surgeon at Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, is "a once-in-a-lifetime, behind the scenes look at this amazing doctor, his dedicated staff and the families of children they fight to save everyday." A premiere party following the screening will double as a fundraiser for the hospital.

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More alumni news ...

• History lover has dream job in museum’s collection
• Atkins joins Upp Technology's executive team
• McCollum one of five finalists for national teaching award
• Steele reaches goals in big move to U. of Northern Iowa
• Salentine is IHSA Water Polo Coach of the Year
• Westray is Chair in Jazz Performance at York U.
• Strohm is new head coach in Premier Basketball League
• A look at the history of EIU's female student body presidents
• Four alumni among 10 finalists for Illinois Teacher of the Year

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It’s Homecoming Week! Oct. 12-17

If you plan to attend the EIU Homecoming Parade on Oct. 17, please note that the route has been slightly modified to allow the procession to end up in the O'Brien Stadium tailgate area.

Other than that, Homecoming should look very familiar, with a few new experiences thrown in to keep things interesting! These links should help you plan your trip back to campus for a "Back to Blue" Homecoming!

• Schedule of events for alumni and friends
• Official EIU Homecoming site
• Local lodging and restaurants
• Alumni Awards Banquet (Who won? Click here!)
• Panther Marching Band and Pink Panther Dance Team Reunion
• Art Alumni Design Symposium and Exhibition

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Connect with alumni via Facebook, LinkedIn

If you're not yet a fan of EIU or the EIU Alumni Association on Facebook, you're missing out on a great time of sharing memories of EIU and keeping up with the latest news on campus. Join us today!

We can help when it comes to professional networking, too. Connect with EIU Alumni Association LinkedIn group, and you'll see how easy it is to connect with other EIU alumni throughout the world.

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Alumni Career Solutions Seminar: Nov. 14

Join us at the Alumni Career Solutions Seminar for a morning of interactive career mini-workshops on how to build confidence, market your skills, create an effective network and put together a plan to find your dream job.

The seminar will be held Nov. 14 in Oak Brook. Registration is now open, and seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!

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