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Representatives of the Illinois State Board of Education conducted the hearing, one of several throughout the state over the last few months, at the student union at Eastern Illinois University. Uptmor urged increased funding for educational materials for visually impaired students, materials that would cost schools hundreds of thousands of dollars without the state assistance. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Obama wins in most Coles precincts Nov 7, 2008
McCain s majority in the other 16 precincts included one of the six that s part of the Eastern Illinois University campus. National reports have indicated that Obama s victory Tuesday was in part because he was heavily favored by first-time and other younger voters, and those groups went to the polls in higher numbers than in the past. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gwinnett's top teacher to be announced Nov 7, 2008
Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Eastern Illinois University. Hobbies: I love walking, working out, reading, and having dinner with friends. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Obama's momentum doesn't trickle down to local Dems Nov 6, 2008
There were also lines at the two polling places on the Eastern Illinois University campus where most EIU students vote, something almost unheard of, Rennels also said. Those locations, the university union and the Newman Catholic Center, are where turnout has traditionally been the lowest in the county, she said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Locals reflect on Obama's victory Nov 6, 2008
Locally, there were reports of a crowd of more than 300 Obama supporters celebrating on the South Quad of Eastern Illinois University s campus and someone setting off a crate full of fireworks just after midnight on West Taylor Avenue ... Obama s visits as a U.S. senator to Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College may have contributed to his success with Coles County voters, Webb said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Eastern presents 'Mostly Mozart' Nov 6, 2008
CHARLESTON Three of Eastern Illinois University s premier music ensembles will present music by one of the world s greatest composers in their Mostly Mozart concert at 4 p.m. Nov. 16. The concert featuring the Eastern Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Collegium Musicum (Early Music Ensemble) and Concert Choir, as well as special guest artist Magie Smith on clarinet will be held in Dvorak Concert Hall, Doudna Fine Arts Center. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Blu-ray beginning to take hold, say local video store managers Nov 6, 2008
We ll build our inventory over time, he said, noting that interest in Blu-ray already is high in Charleston, especially among Eastern Illinois University students who own PS3s. We ve had quite a few ask about it, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Real Life Community Church opens Counseling Center Nov 5, 2008
She is a national certified counselor with a master of science degree in counseling from Eastern Illinois University. She will offer Christian counseling services for adults and children. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
OUR VIEW: Nation has battled tough times before Nov 5, 2008
Richard Whitaker, a member of the finance faculty at Eastern Illinois University, said the economy and the federal government s recent infusion of 700 billion into the financial sector is the most significant event of the last 75 years. Or, since the Great Depression of the 1930s. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Charleston OKs hike in animal control fees Nov 5, 2008
The county Health and Safety Committee used a figure of 4,500 for Eastern Illinois University s dorm population, reducing Charleston s population for the fee by 2,250. Inyart said this accounts for the fact that dorm residents are not supposed to have pets. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rematches for Cumberland, Windsor Nov 4, 2008
Central A&M is in the Okaw Valley Conference, where the other two semifinal teams are from in Warrensburg-Latham, who finished second in the conference and Tuscola, a team coached by former Eastern Illinois University player Aja Kohlbecker. In addition Unity and Decatur St. Teresa won Class 2A regional titles. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
LETTER: One 'negative instance' is out of proportion Nov 4, 2008
For several years I taught the Lincoln Senior Seminar at Eastern Illinois University. My students and I failed to find any speech by Lincoln that supported slavery. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mock election kicks off week of fundraisers for Shop with a Cop program Nov 3, 2008
Cornebise said Jefferson staff, Eastern Illinois University students, and Jefferson students parents and grandparents are also invited to vote. The polling booth will be in front of the main office. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mound, Roselawn cemetery walk reveals stories, customs of yesteryear Nov 3, 2008
We had a chance to meet the granddaughter of Alexander Briggs, said Tamara Wolski, an Eastern Illinois University Historical Administration graduate student presenting information on historic people buried in Mound and Roselawn Cemeteries of Charleston ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Eastern Illinois University graduate student Kitty Nowak tells the Trower family history to a group of visitors taking the Mound Cemetery historical tour presented by the EIU Historical Administration graduate program Saturday... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
LETTER: Coroner needs to be a warm, caring person Nov 2, 2008
k-fear wrote on Oct 31, 2008 9:10 AM:" How comfortable would you be stepping into the role of coroner today? Are you prepared to handle death scene investigations, order autopsies to determine manner of death, handle evidence in the appropriate manner, notify families of the loss of their loved one, or any of the multitude of other responsibilities of the position? Why do you think that Ed Schniers is any more prepared, educated, or experienced to handle these situations than you would be?... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
German visitors get a taste of American life in Illinois Nov 2, 2008
The Germans also visited the Amish Interpretive Center, Lake Land College, a pumpkin patch, and the Eastern Illinois University parade. Share. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Eastern alum joins 'Wicked' touring company Nov 1, 2008
Long before Jason Yarcho earned his degree in piano performance at Eastern Illinois University, he dreamed of becoming a musical director and conductor on Broadway in New York. Now that he s been selected to serve in the first national tour of Wicked, the musical that first opened in New York in October 2003, Yarcho is enjoying the thrill of success. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Site to combine 'small town USA' with eco-friendly tourism Oct 31, 2008
Future plans include the development of an educational adventure center, in which GMV would collaborate with Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, the University of Illinois and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, officials said. GMV is an equal partnership between McElwee and Sullivan-based Agri-Fab Holding Company. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
New debate marker unveiled Oct 30, 2008
Eastern Illinois University history faculty helped write the text and the Coles County Historical Society co-sponsored the new marker. Weck noted that as a graduate student at Eastern he rented an upstairs apartment at the historic Dudley House, which the Coles County Historical Society owns and operates. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
County Board District 9 candidates concerned with county growth Oct 30, 2008 Sleepwalking trial draws documentary crew Oct 29, 2008 'Wall Street/Main Street Fallout' panel discussion Thursday Oct 29, 2008 Jury finds Bonnstetter not guilty Oct 28, 2008 Three county board seats contested Oct 28, 2008 In a disaster, don't forget about pets Oct 27, 2008 New venture collects recyclables curbside via bicycles Oct 25, 2008 Bonnstetter sleep experts testify Oct 25, 2008 Redhawks Battle for OVC Tournament Berth This Weekend Oct 25, 2008 Bonnstetter: I didn't realize where I was Oct 24, 2008 Chicago legislator learns the ropes on Dorans farm Oct 24, 2008 NAIA 2008-09 Season Previews Oct 24, 2008 COLUMN: Retirement means more time to hunt for Mickey Mouse Oct 23, 2008 'Survivor' finalist Lockley kicks off fitness program at Kansas school Oct 23, 2008 Eastern associate AD tells court: I handled the situation wrong Oct 23, 2008 Attorney: Man was sleepwalking in woman's house Oct 22, 2008 Sims will not seek re-election to Charleston council Oct 22, 2008 Charleston council to consider church relocation Oct 21, 2008 'Canterbury Tales' to be featured at EIU Oct 21, 2008 'Pemites' celebrate relationships forged in EIU's Pemberton Hall Oct 20, 2008 Love of what they do keeps Lincoln Log Cabin volunteers on site Oct 19, 2008 OUR VIEW: There's plenty to celebrate at EIU Oct 18, 2008 Man arrested on attempted murder charge Oct 18, 2008 Film festival to feature youth workshop Oct 18, 2008 EIU distinguished alumnus researches corn-based carinogenic fungi Oct 18, 2008 CHS band will march again in EIU parade Oct 18, 2008 Eastern Doudna rededication will include state art legends Oct 18, 2008 Documentary film producer addresses local dreamers at SCORE Breakfast Oct 17, 2008 Illinois Medical Society president encourages doctors to advocate for medical liability reform law Oct 17, 2008 SUE J. (STOCKSTILL) COOK, 70, Oct 17, 2008 Two Patriot League Soccer Student-Athletes Named Finalists for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Oct 17, 2008 Events set to mark 100 years of Pemberton Hall Oct 16, 2008 'Alternative' art gallery still reaching out to community Oct 16, 2008 Local Briefs Oct 15, 2008 Coughlin - Kain Oct 15, 2008 Local residents to receive EIU alumni awards Oct 14, 2008 Public invited to education job fair Oct 14, 2008 Local runners finish marathon with a little help Oct 14, 2008 COLUMN: Lincoln's legacy takes an unfair hit on Coles debate site marker Oct 13, 2008 EIU homecoming includes tumblers, parade, football Oct 13, 2008 Charleston couple converts historic church into bed and breakfast Oct 11, 2008 EIU library services dean named Illinois academic librarian of the year Oct 11, 2008 Study of 1932 election shows cycle of politics on economy, says expert Oct 10, 2008 Theater hosts Halloween double bill of mysteries Oct 10, 2008 Panel looks at financial sector bailout Oct 8, 2008 'Wardrobe malfunction' attorney: Free speech, FCC issues coming to a head Oct 8, 2008 'Mammoth Follies' comes to Eastern Oct 8, 2008 NASA physicist to present keynote address at WiSM event Oct 7, 2008 'New Deal' symposium made possible through Riccio Memorial Fund Oct 7, 2008 Neoga space exploration project launches into collaboration with MHS, EIU Oct 6, 2008 Voting dates, deadlines near Oct 6, 2008 Eastern alum to speak about famous media cases Tuesday Oct 4, 2008 Charleston resident's tour a lesson in history, splendor and architecture Oct 4, 2008 COLUMN: Number of EIU grads who attain doctorates outranks most peers Oct 3, 2008 Our View: New athletics director sees the 'blues' at EIU Oct 3, 2008 Perry: No plans to move historic Greenwood School Museum Oct 3, 2008 Former Arcola teacher is Eastern Illinois University's new Executive-In-Residence; public presentation set Sep 25, 2008 PCA welcomes new staff Sep 25, 2008 FAU Women's Soccer Preps for Sun Belt Opener Sep 25, 2008 Reality check: David brings down-to-Earth 'Millennium Blues' to EIU Sep 24, 2008 COLUMN: IDOT must have picked color for my 'Friend' t-shirt Sep 23, 2008 Interaction is key for SOFF day 'friends' Sep 22, 2008 CommUniversity Day helps kick off ISU football season Sep 21, 2008 Angels in Adoption: Local couple honored in Washington, D.C. Sep 20, 2008 Neighborhood social to be held Sunday Sep 20, 2008
Education: bachelor s degree in psychology and history from Eastern Illinois University, received state certification to teach secondary education. Profession: part-time security consultant. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Graveyard walk offers insight on local history Oct 29, 2008
Eastern Illinois University historical administration students are offering an intepretation of noted residents from the county s past with presenters in costume during the Cemetery Walk ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Eastern Illinois University historical administration graduate students, from left, Jennifer Fair, Amanda Paszek, Kathleen Ebeling, Betsy Giles, Tamara Wolski, Christopher Davis and Kitty Nowak take a break from preparations for Saturdays Cemetery Walk at Charleston. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chermayeff s company, called Show of Force, plans to include the case of Eastern Illinois University Associate Athletic Director Mark Bonnstetter in a documentary on sleep disorders that s set to air next year. She said she learned about the case from Rosaline Cartwright, a Chicago sleep specialist who testified for Bonnstetter during his trial, which ended Monday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The Wall Street Bailout/Main Street Fallout discussion is 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Eastern Illinois University s Lumpkin Hall Auditorium. Admission is free, but those interested in attending are asked to call the Business Solutions Center at EIU at 581-2913 to reserve a seat. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
After about three hours of deliberation, the seven-woman, five-man jury acquitted the Eastern Illinois University associate athletic director of all charges in a case that accused him of entering a neighbor woman s house and trying to fondle her. Later, Bonnstetter took several moments to compose his thoughts before describing his relief at the jury s decision. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Russell, 54, 506 Deer Run Trail, is the chairwoman of the Eastern Illinois University department of early childhood, elementary and middle level education and is finishing her first term on the board. I am very proud of the things the county board has done, she said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
(Pet owners) need to make sure they have a kit ready for their pets, including food and water, said Christina Miller, the coordinator of the fair at Eastern Illinois University s Lantz Arena field house ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Kelsey Baker, right, of Mattoon and her mother, Debra Gregory of Charleston, look at one of the displays during the Mid-America Preparedness Fair on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston on Saturday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
She graduated from Eastern Illinois University in May as an art major and he is in his final year there as a literature major. Together, they operate a More Than Wood Products business. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bonnstetter, who is Eastern Illinois University s associate athletic director, is being tried on felony charges of trespassing and residential burglary and a misdemeanor charge of attempted criminal sexual abuse. His defense is that he was sleepwalking at the time of the alleged incident on Nov. 25, 2006, in Charleston. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Southeast will go up against Eastern Illinois University on Sunday at 2 p.m.. Oct. 24, 2008. (Gosoutheast.com)
The Eastern Illinois University associate athletic director testified at his trial on charges accusing him of entering the woman s home and trying to fondle her while she was sleeping on Nov. 25, 2006. He said he told a police officer after the incident that he went to the house to check if everything was OK, but said Thursday he actually only remembers parts of the incident. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
He visits Eastern Illinois University to work with his friend Brenda Major, director of admissions, on minority recruitment. He also has met with local farmers on at least one occasion. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Expect big things from center Bobby Jolliff, a NCAA Division I transfer from Eastern Illinois University. Jolliff and teammates will have to fill the void of NAIA First Team All-American Doug Sheckler, who averaged 18. (Nabc.com)
I met a lot of people, covered murder trials, crime, school boards, city councils, Eastern Illinois University, Lake Land College. Never been bored. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The students and Eastern Illinois University s Billy the Panther mascot cheered Lockley and his young competitors as they used the fitness center. Lockley also got the crowd cheering as he landed on the baseball field in an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Confronted with the allegation that the woman claimed she felt someone touching her under her pajama pants shortly before finding Bonnstetter in her bedroom, the Eastern Illinois University associate athletic director responded, I did not reach anywhere near (her). Jurors at Bonnstetter s trial Wednesday heard a recording of his interview with Charleston police Officer Tony West. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON An Eastern Illinois University associate athletic director won t deny that he was in a woman s house, but will try to convince a jury he was sleepwalking at the time she says he tried to fondle her. The trial for Mark D. Bonnstetter began Tuesday with testimony from the 20-year-old woman who said she woke because someone was touching her. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
University Baptist Church has been at 1505 Seventh St., east of Eastern Illinois University s Old Main, for many years. Contact Rob Stroud at or 348-5734. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
University Baptist Church has been at 1505 Seventh St., east of Eastern Illinois University s Old Main, for many years. In other matters, City Manager Scott Smith said the council will consider applying for 210,000 from the Illinois Housing Development Authority to fund the city s HOME Single-Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The conference, sponsored in part by the Illinois Humanities Council, is scheduled for Thursday and Friday in the Martin Luther King Jr, University Union at Eastern Illinois University. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday with Pilgrimage to Canterbury s Cathedral, a lecture-slide show by Janet Marquardt, followed at 8 p.m. by The Pardoner s Tale, a dramatic reading, and Reading Chaucer Aloud, a presentation-discussion, both by David Raybin. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON June Giffin, Eastern Illinois University Class of 1948, recalled how the male population of the Charleston campus had dwindled in her era because of World War II.. This scarcity of Y chromosomes could have been problematic especially for the success of gala dances at the historic, all-women Pemberton Hall. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Malehorn, retired in 1997 from the Department of Education at Eastern Illinois University, said he never taught a day of history in his life, but was the son of a history teacher father, who fostered his interest. And Lincoln has been my hero since I was a little kid, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Eastern Illinois University marked its homecoming this weekend with all the festivities. In addition to the parade with floats, bands and dignitaries, EIU s homecoming in recent years has added an outdoor pancake breakfast in the area where the parade begins and a running race on the same route as the parade. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bennett said the cooperation of other law enforcement agencies, including Mattoon Police, Coles County Sheriff s Department, Coles County Probation, Eastern Illinois University Police and Illinois State Police, was a key factor in ending the suspect search so quickly within 20 minutes. It was absolutely fantastic. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON In conjunction with this year s Embarras Valley Film Festival, the Coles County Arts Council and Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University, are co-sponsoring a free film-making workshop for youths aged 11-18 on November 1 from 10am-12:30pm ... Located on Ninth Street at Cleveland Avenue, on Eastern Illinois University s campus in Charleston, the Tarble Arts Center is partially supported by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and by the Tarble Arts Center Endowment and... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
This year s class of Eastern Illinois University Distinguished Alumni includes a man who does battle with a cancer-causing fungus. Kenneth Damann, class of 1966, is a Louisiana State University professor and researcher in the areas of plant pathology and crop physiology whose work focuses on a type of fungi that preys on corn and produces a highly carcinogenic toxin that has been linked to liver cancer. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON Laney Grimes remembers being part of marching bands in the Eastern Illinois University homecoming parade when she was in middle school, high school and in college. Now, a few years after safety concerns caused most high school bands to stay out of the parade, the Charleston High School band director thinks that s changed to the point where the Marching Trojans can take part once again. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON Eastern Illinois University will celebrate the formal rededication of the newly expanded and renovated Doudna Fine Arts Center next weekend with the help of three Illinois arts legends. The celebration, to take place Oct. 24-26, will include the dedication of a major sculpture by Ruth Duckworth, a concert by legendary gospel and soul great Mavis Staples, and comedy by the venerable comedy troupe Second City. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dreamers might be found amongst the 227 entrepreneurs who have sought advice from SCORE s volunteer business counselors since the local chapter s 2005 inception or those who have sought help from the new Business Solutions Center on Eastern Illinois University s campus. Dreamers also might be found within the new Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class that Lindvahl is teaching for Effingham County high school students. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The Illinois State Medical Society s president, Dr. Shastri Swaminathan, offered this assessment Wednesday evening as he spoke to the medical society for Coles and Cumberland counties on Eastern Illinois University s campus. Swaminathan, a psychiatrist practicing in Chicago, said a legal challenge to the 2005 medical liability reform law is scheduled to be reviewed in the coming months by the Illinois Supreme Court. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sue graduated from Eastern Illinois University and worked at EIU food services, Jarman Hospital, The Decorator in Arthur, and most recently at the Dutch Kitchen in Arcola. She and Ray moved to Arizona in 1999 as snowbirds until moving there permanently in 2002. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
In addition to Glubzinski, the other men's finalists are: Matt Besler (University of Notre Dame), Sam Cronin (Wake Forest University), Dylan Curtis (University of California Davis), Michael Fucito (Harvard University), Adam Gartner (Eastern Illinois University), Garret Guthrie (University of Missouri- Kansas City), Yohance Marshall (University of South Florida), Dylan Sheehan (Brown University) and O'Brian White (University of Connecticut). (Patriotleague.com)
A lot has changed since 1908, including Eastern Illinois University s name, but Pemberton Hall and the camaraderie it inspires among the women who live there remain the same. To honor the 100-year milestone, Eastern Illinois University s Alumni Association is planning several events for Pemberton Hall alumnae and the community at large. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
And just as Christopher Davis compilation of paintings cover more than just his time at Eastern Illinois University, so too does the gallery where his works will be displayed extend beyond the university. Well, that s the theory. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
4The Physical Education Building at North Eastern Illinois University, 3600 W. Foster in Chicago. 4The cafeteria of the Jack T. Knuepfer Building, 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
The bride-elect is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and St. John's College of Nursing in Springfield, Illinois. She is currently a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago. (Conroe Courier, TX)
CHARLESTON Three Charleston residents are among four alumni of Eastern Illinois University who will receive special awards as part of the homecoming activities ... She also received the 2006 Distinguished Service in the Profession of Art Education award from the IAEA. In 1994, she was awarded the Outstanding Service/Illinois Art Teacher of the Year by Eastern Illinois University s Art Department at the annual Media and Methods Conference. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON The public is invited to join members of the Eastern Illinois University community at a Fall Education Job Fair, set to take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6. Representatives from more than 75 schools from across the United States are expected to be in attendance and seeking new employees. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
2-mile run was an extension to a running career in which she qualified for the state track meet in the 1,600-meter run and 4x800 relay as a Mattoon High School athlete before competing in cross country and track for Eastern Illinois University. Quinton Combs as a Charleston High School athlete was a Journal Gazette/Times-Courier All-Area basketball player who ran some high school cross country to get in shape, met the runner Fellers and Sunday found himself running in the Chicago Marathon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
But, I think the Illinois State Historical Society, the Coles County Historical Society and contributors from the Eastern Illinois University history department went too far in refurbishing the historic marker at the fairgrounds. That marker denotes the fourth Lincoln-Douglas Debate. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON -- A weeklong series of events in celebration of Homecoming 2008 at Eastern Illinois University will once again culminate with a fun-filled day of activities, including an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, a 2. 5K race and a parade, on Saturday. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
It opened for business two weeks ago on Eastern Illinois University s Parents Weekend. The magnitude of the project was probably the biggest challenge McGrady faced when he decided to purchase and remodel the former church. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON Allen Lanham, dean of Library Services at Eastern Illinois University, has been named the 2008 Illinois Academic Librarian of the year. A special reception to honor Lanham will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday in Booth Library, Room 4440. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
His lecture was delivered Thursday afternoon in the Eastern Illinois University Martin Luther King Jr. University Union to a gathering of students, faculty and campus visitors. Roosevelt challenged incumbent Herbert Hoover for the White House when 25 percent of the American work force was unemployed and businesses, factories and farms were going bankrupt across the country during the Depression. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The plays open at 7:30 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31, at the Tarble Arts Center on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Performances run Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and 2, and Nov. 6-8. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON Four Eastern Illinois University faculty members will examine the economic and political ramifications of the 700 billion financial sector bailout in a panel discussion at 5 p.m. today. Economists, Noel Brodsky and James Bruehler, and political scientists David Carwell and Andrew McNitt will discuss possible consequences of the deal and alternatives that could have been implemented. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Over the last four years, we ve been under something of a jihad against broadcast indecency, said Corn-Revere, a Mattoon native and Eastern Illinois University graduate who represented CBS following the brief exposure of Janet Jackson s breast on live television. During a talk Tuesday at EIU, Corn-Revere looked at the history of interpreting the Constitution in relation to obscenity and indecency laws, and he concluded that pending Supreme Court and other federal cases promise to change the laws... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The public performance will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Doudna Theatre on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. Admission is 5. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON Sheila G. Bailey, a senior physicist at NASA, will present the keynote address at the Careers for Women in Engineering, Science and Mathematics event tonight at Eastern Illinois University. All interested women and men are invited to attend the two-hour activity, sponsored by Women in Science and Mathematics at EIU. Admission is free to the 7 p.m. event in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. Union. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON The Eastern Illinois University History Department, in conjunction with the Barry D. Riccio Memorial Fund, will host a Symposium on the New Deal in Illinois on Thursday ... Scheduled panelists are Cecilia Stiles Cornell, author of The Capital in Crisis: Springfield in the Interregnum, University of Illinois at Springfield; Gregory Pratt, author of Politics on Credit: Chronicling the Distribution of the New Deal in Illinois, University of Illinois at Chicago; and Michael Swinford,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Neoga Middle School partnered with Eastern Illinois University and Mattoon High School in the study of space exploration a topic of particular interest as NASA celebrates its 50th anniversary ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Neoga sixth graders, Mattoon High School students and Eastern Illinois University education majors all look over a telescope at the campus observatory last week as part of a collaborative space exploration project. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Coles County Clerk Sue Rennels, in Charleston, sees the same trend from Eastern Illinois University students. The State Board of Elections estimates a total of 7. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
CHARLESTON First Amendment attorney Robert Corn-Revere, a Mattoon native, will discuss the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction and other media cases Tuesday at Eastern Illinois University. Corn-Revere s appearance is at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Lumpkin Auditorium at EIU.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Michael Leyden is a retired Eastern Illinois University science educator. Share. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Parents of Eastern Illinois University students here for Family Weekend ought to be pleased with the university s double dose of good news this fall. First, U.S. News & World Report, in its evaluation of America s Best Colleges, again listed EIU in the Top Tier of universities that offer master s degrees. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
If Eastern Illinois University Athletic Director Barbara Burke has her way, opposing football teams will sink in a sea of blue from now on. Fans at many college athletic events demonstrate support by wearing their team s colors at home games. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON Many graduates of Eastern Illinois State Normal School, predecessor of Eastern Illinois University, went on to teach at one-room country schools ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Greenwood school is pictured Wednesday on the Eastern Illinois University campus in Charleston. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON Jane Lockett, an Eastern Illinois University alumna who taught at Arcola High School before moving into corporate leadership roles, will speak next week as the EIU School of Business current Executive-in-Residence. The public is invited to hear Lockett s open presentation, Executive Management 101, at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Lumpkin Hall s Roberson Auditorium (Room 2030). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Cook holds a bachelor s degree in education from Eastern Illinois University and an Illinois teaching certificate. She comes to PCA with 10 years of experience. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The Hilltoppers have shutout four-straight opponents, beating Butler University, Belmont University, Murray State University and Eastern Illinois University. WKU edged FAU 2-1 last year on its home field en route to finishing 14-3-3 overall and 9-2-2 in SBC play. (Fausports.com)
Local fans of so-called Millennium Blues will have a chance to hear David and all of his realness at a free performance tonight at Eastern Illinois University. The concert in the Seventh Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union begins at 7 p.m. and is presented by the University Board. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The hundreds of student Friends-for-a-Day volunteers from Eastern Illinois University, Lake Land College students sported green t-shirts. I wouldn t have taken to that shade of green if it were not what for was in some of them. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The friends are mostly Eastern Illinois University, Lake Land College and high school students, and this is often their first experience with the special needs population. It doesn t take long though before they re laughing, holding hands and enjoying the day together. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Quick noted that he is an alum of Eastern Illinois University, ISUs football rival Saturday evening, but that he was supporting the Redbirds. Its great to have a college atmosphere in our community, and we came to support that, he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Nancy Dubois attended Charleston schools and is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. She and Michael, a coordinator in the Department of Student Teaching, live in Charleston with two adopted daughters, Katiana, 9, and Nina, 12. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CHARLESTON -- Rachel Z. Fisher didn t think Eastern Illinois University and the city of Charleston should get left behind while the rest of the nation celebrated. So she, too, organized an event in commemoration of National Neighborhood Day. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
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