Panel set to continue fostering communication between EIU, city Nov 11, 2008
CHARLESTON A two-way street for communication between Eastern Illinois University and the rest of the Charleston community is scheduled to resume Wednesday. The Student Government s External Relations Committee is set to hold its first full meeting of the fall semester at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday in one of Booth Library s fourth-floor conference rooms. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Local businessman's years of charitable work recognized by magazine Nov 11, 2008
Some of Neal s contributions are widely known, such as major gifts to Lake Land College, Eastern Illinois University and Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System. Others, such as the gifts to the middle school library program, are between Neal and the recipient. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
COLUMN: CHS band deserves thanks for returning to EIU homecoming Nov 10, 2008
I realize I m almost a month tardy but I want to congratulate Charleston High School band Director Laney Grimes and all of the band members for participating in this year s Eastern Illinois University homecoming parade. It was the CHS band s first appearance in the EIU parade since 2002. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pirates, paintings, porcelain mix in history lecture Nov 10, 2008
Those are some of the global connections from 400 years ago that Timothy Brook, an award-winning history scholar, educator and author, will discuss during his lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Eastern Illinois University Tarble Art Center. Admission is free to the lecture, titled Vermeer s World: Dutch Art, Chinese Society, and Global Trade at the Beginning of Modernity. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Eastern plans new energy center Nov 8, 2008
CHARLESTON Eastern Illinois University officials plan to move forward with construction of a 40 million Renewable Energy Center on the east side of campus. The result will be an economical and ecologically friendly answer to Eastern s power needs, made necessary by the deterioration of the university s current coal-fired power plant, officials said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
For actress Joan Allen, Hollywood fame result of failure to make cheerleader in high school Nov 8, 2008
Her acting experience in high school led her to study theater at Eastern Illinois University and Northern Illinois University ... CLICK TO ENLARGE EIU alumni Dann Gire addresses the audience before an interview over the phone with EIU alumna actor Joan Allen during the Embarrass Film Festival Keynote Presentation, Joan Allen: Eastern's Elusive Alumna at the lecture hall at the Doudna Fine Arts center at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois on Friday, November 7, 2008. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
EIU Wind Symphony to hold Veterans Day tribute Nov 8, 2008
CHARLESTON The Eastern Illinois University Wind Symphony and Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School Concert Band will present a Veterans Day concert, "The Call of Duty," as a tribute to those who have served our country. The concert is to begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center's Dvorak Concert Hall. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Early experiences prepared Gire for critic's role Nov 8, 2008
Gire also has been a longtime participant in the annual Embarras Valley Film Festival at his alma mater, Eastern Illinois University in Charleston ... CLICK TO ENLARGE Eastern Illinois University alumnus Dann Gire addresses the audience before a telephone interview with actress Joan Allen during the Embarras Valley Film Festival Keynote Presentation Friday at the Doudna Fine Arts Center. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Educators urge increased funding for schools at State Board of Education hearing Nov 7, 2008
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
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)
Sleepwalking trial draws documentary crew Oct 29, 2008
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)
'Wall Street/Main Street Fallout' panel discussion Thursday Oct 29, 2008
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)
Jury finds Bonnstetter not guilty Oct 28, 2008
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)
Three county board seats contested Oct 28, 2008
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)
In a disaster, don't forget about pets Oct 27, 2008
(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)
New venture collects recyclables curbside via bicycles Oct 25, 2008
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 sleep experts testify Oct 25, 2008
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)
Redhawks Battle for OVC Tournament Berth This Weekend Oct 25, 2008
Southeast will go up against Eastern Illinois University on Sunday at 2 p.m.. Oct. 24, 2008. (Gosoutheast.com)
Bonnstetter: I didn't realize where I was Oct 24, 2008
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)
Chicago legislator learns the ropes on Dorans farm Oct 24, 2008
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)
NAIA 2008-09 Season Previews Oct 24, 2008
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)
COLUMN: Retirement means more time to hunt for Mickey Mouse Oct 23, 2008
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)
'Survivor' finalist Lockley kicks off fitness program at Kansas school Oct 23, 2008
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)
Eastern associate AD tells court: I handled the situation wrong Oct 23, 2008
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)
Attorney: Man was sleepwalking in woman's house Oct 22, 2008
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)
Sims will not seek re-election to Charleston council Oct 22, 2008
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)
Charleston council to consider church relocation Oct 21, 2008
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)
'Canterbury Tales' to be featured at EIU Oct 21, 2008
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)
'Pemites' celebrate relationships forged in EIU's Pemberton Hall Oct 20, 2008
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)
Love of what they do keeps Lincoln Log Cabin volunteers on site Oct 19, 2008
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)
OUR VIEW: There's plenty to celebrate at EIU Oct 18, 2008
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)
Man arrested on attempted murder charge Oct 18, 2008
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)
Film festival to feature youth workshop Oct 18, 2008
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)
EIU distinguished alumnus researches corn-based carinogenic fungi Oct 18, 2008
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)
CHS band will march again in EIU parade Oct 18, 2008
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)
Eastern Doudna rededication will include state art legends Oct 18, 2008
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)
Documentary film producer addresses local dreamers at SCORE Breakfast Oct 17, 2008
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)
Illinois Medical Society president encourages doctors to advocate for medical liability reform law Oct 17, 2008
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 J. (STOCKSTILL) COOK, 70, Oct 17, 2008
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)
Two Patriot League Soccer Student-Athletes Named Finalists for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Oct 17, 2008
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)
Events set to mark 100 years of Pemberton Hall Oct 16, 2008
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)
'Alternative' art gallery still reaching out to community Oct 16, 2008
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)
Local Briefs Oct 15, 2008
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)
Coughlin - Kain Oct 15, 2008
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)
Local residents to receive EIU alumni awards Oct 14, 2008
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)
Public invited to education job fair Oct 14, 2008
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)
