Graduation is family affair May 18, 2008
Stevie hopes her mother, who will major in operational leadership at Eureka College this fall, will find a job and new career she'll enjoy. "Hopefully one day she'll move out to California with us. That's what we're hoping, but, you know..." she said. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Stark County graduates earn awards, scholarships May 17, 2008
Eureka College Regan Scholarship Katelyn Rowen. Bradley University Scholarship Joseph Rediger and Austin Knobloch. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Mom, 3 daughters graduate together at Heartland May 17, 2008
The mother, who plans to go on to Eureka College, and three daughters studied together, and that helped to bond them even more closely. The three sisters share an apartment, work full time at Buffalo Wild Wings on the wait staff and plan to go on to California. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Perils of the Ivy League May 16, 2008
Ronald Reagan had one, but it was from Eureka College, which probably didnt even have ivy on its walls. It is worth noting that, although Harvard has been around since 1636, Yale since 1701 and Princeton since 1746, none of them can claim Washington, Jefferson or Lincoln, as an alumnus. (Townhall.com)
Pontiac residents to receive Eureka College Young Alumni Award May 10, 2008
Pontiac residents Todd Cheek and Kim Cheek will receive a Eureka College Young Alumni Award at the college s annual alumni dinner at 5 p.m. May 17 ... The Cheeks graduated from Eureka College in the 1990s. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Spang hired to coach A-W co-op Apr 19, 2008
He transferred to Eureka College and played football three years, baseball two years and basketball one season. Spang spent one year at Dwight High School before becoming an assistant coach at Tuscola for one year and then returned to Dwight as an assistant coach last year. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
After shooting tragedies, area colleges work to ID warning signs Apr 9, 2008
While ISU and IWU have on-campus counseling centers, the smaller Eureka College contracts for counseling services from within the community. Eurekas residential housing staff and other college faculty and staff members have training to watch for possible dangers. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Conservative mythology still lives in America Apr 4, 2008
Mr. Reagan studied economics at Eureka College, a small private school in Illinois where professors in the 1930s taught classical laissez-faire capitalism rather than the formidable mythology of Marx or the fashionable mythology of Keynes. As president, he retrieved the creed of Lincoln and Roosevelt (not to mention Adam Smith) from the dustbin of history. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Back home Smiley scores his first recruit Mar 27, 2008
Matthew is now the Assistant Head Coach of the Eureka College football team. "I am happy to be back home and it is a thrill to be able to recruit the local area," according to Smiley. (Hoopeston Chronicle, IL)
Blue Jays win conference opener Mar 26, 2008
Westminster scored six runs in the top of the ninth inning to beat Eureka College 6-3 in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opener for both teams Friday. The Blue Jays (6-3, 1-0 SLIAC) trailed 3-0 entering the ninth inning. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Westminster takes weekend series from Eureka Mar 26, 2008
Westminster won the first two games of its St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference series with Eureka College, but they fell short of the sweep, splitting a doubleheader Saturday in Fulton to win the series 2-1. The Blue Jays (7-4, 2-1 SLIAC) won Friday's game 6-3 and Saturday's first game 10-0. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Newsweek: Why cheerleading deserves respect Mar 18, 2008
Ronald Reagan played football as the Gipper on film, but in real life he rooted on the basketball team at Eureka College as a cheerleader. And both Bushes had that rah-rah spirit at Yale; George W. cheered for Andover as well. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fisher names Player of the Year Mar 4, 2008
ST. LOUIS The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has named Eureka College senior and Canton High School graduate Nicole Fisher Women's Basketball Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference following a vote by the league's coaches. Fisher set an all-time conference record by averaging 14. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Kewanee mourned Eudell Watts’ death 50 years ago Feb 28, 2008
Nicknamed Lump, Eudell II went on to play football at Eureka College where he met and became a lifelong friend of Ronald Reagan. Eudell Sr., was employed by the city street department from 1919 to 1935 and from 1943 until the time of his death, which prompted Star Courier Editor Chris Ketridge to write: The fact that he had served the city under several administrations for 31 years was an indication of his faithfulness and devotion to duty. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Sycamore High Hall of Fame class announced Feb 25, 2008
He played college ball at Kankakee Community College, Tennessee-Martin and Eureka College. The 1966 team outscored its opponents 352-42 and went undefeated, part of a 20-game winning streak over three seasons for the Spartans. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Historian to recount some of Reagan's memories at Eureka College Feb 25, 2008
Among President Reagans observations about the ordinary and extraordinary days in his White House role, he often made mention of his alma mater Eureka College ... Reagans birthday, Feb. 6, happens to fall on Eureka Colleges Founders Day ... When: Tours throughout Monday of Eureka College campus and its Ronald Reagan Museum; keynote speech, 7:30 p.m.. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Tragedy hits home at local universities Feb 16, 2008
We have a lot of students from up north, and they have family members and friends that attend Northern, said Brian Sajko, Eureka College admissions and marketing vice president ... Eureka College had a noon prayer service at its Reagan Peace Garden. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Some Eureka police officers will carry Tasers soon Feb 11, 2008
Alderman Steve Kupfer asked during last weeks meeting, raising the spectre of city liability and reservations about officers at Eureka College carrying the electronic stun guns. The issue here is the safety of our officers, Mayor Scott Punke said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Weather-related cancellations list Feb 1, 2008
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Friday, February 1, 2008 7:15 AM CST. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Eureka dean's list Jan 24, 2008
EUREKA Eureka College in Eureka has announced its dean s list for the fall semester of the 2007-08 academic year. To be included on the list, full-time students must maintain a grade point average of least 3. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
People on the go Jan 23, 2008
Nicole Fisher of Canton was named to the fall semester Dean s List at Eureka College. To be eligible, full-time students must maintain a grade point average of least 3. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Westminster women 62Eureka 52 Jan 16, 2008
The Westminster women completed the sweep against St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foe Eureka College Saturday. The men also won 66-52. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Roth not finished setting records Jan 12, 2008
The Washington senior guard is currently working on an 82-game streak of at least one trey per game, one shy of the Illinois High School Association record held by former Delavan standout and Eureka College junior Brady Wildenradt ... Zimmer passed DHS graduate and Eureka College junior Brady Wildenradt's mark of 272 3-pointers in Monday's victory over North Fulton. (Pekin Times, IL)
Congress hopefuls upping their campaign notch after holidays Jan 1, 2008
-- Jan. 20: 5 p.m. debate at Eureka College in Eureka. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Delta's new operations head has experience at Greyhound, Northwest Dec 22, 2007
Education: B.A. in business, Eureka College; MBA, Bradley University. Best advice: From his mother, "Always be prepared and always tell the truth.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Romney Symptomatic of Republican Problems Dec 22, 2007
How could this guy -- a class B actor, former sportscaster, with a bachelor's degree from Eureka College in Illinois -- be running for President of the United States. But Reagan had been traveling and speaking around the country for years. (Human Events Online)
Football: Miller reportedly out as coach Dec 13, 2007
He was a six-time All-American and twice national runner-up for NCAA Division III Eureka College, a six-time qualifier for the U.S. Track and Field championships and was a U.S. Olympic qualifier in track and field in 1996. Share This Story. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Privately-owned fraternal homes could be affected by smoking ban Dec 5, 2007
Eureka College in Woodford County also has several fraternities and sororities. Most of those homes are university-owned residence halls. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
In memory of husband, woman gives Eureka College $2.5M donation Nov 28, 2007
In memory of husband, woman gives Eureka College $2 ... EUREKA -- Eureka College has landed a $2. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Reagan program celebrated after 25 years of helping students Nov 11, 2007
Shoemaker has been administrative assistant for the program since 1988, meeting with and guiding Reagan scholars at Eureka College through the program goals, guidelines and requirements ... Holly Rocke 99: theatre professor at Eureka College ... Holly Rocke 99: theatre professor at Eureka College. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Schools taking part in NSSE - USATODAY.com. Take the first step towards finding a better job. (USA Today)
Gerhardt thanks 4-H for leadership, learning and fun Oct 25, 2007
I am thinking about Wheaton College or Eureka College. I definitely want a smaller school, she said. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Eureka teacher/coach O'Hanlon named Illinois Teacher of the Year Oct 6, 2007
He gave me a love for football I didnt know I had, said Whitaker, now a Eureka College sophomore and football player. School board President Teri Ehrenhardt said OHanlon inspired her son, Kellen, 17, a junior, to want to be a science teacher. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Eureka alumni honored as fitness center, entrance unveiled Oct 5, 2007
EUREKA Eureka College unveiled its new fitness center and lobby entrance in a celebration Thursday at the Reagan Physical Education Center honoring two alumni and their families ... It is named after the late Ronald Bonati, a Eureka College student from 1957 to 1960 and vice president of the North American Commercial Division of Peoria-based Caterpillar Inc. He also served on the colleges board of trustees ... The lobby includes an electronic hall of fame for Eureka College sports. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lecture tells tale of area Underground Railroad Sep 19, 2007
Assistant professor of history at Eureka College Junius Rodriquez will present the topic. Rodriquez said a few years ago the federal government attempted to find out how many documented Underground Railroad sites are still standing. (Pekin Times, IL)
Bad day leads to win Sep 15, 2007
SCOTT SPITZER/Daily Review Atlas Monmouth College's Alyson Schroeter attempts a kill in the Scots 3-0 win over Eureka College Thursday night at Glennie Gymnasium in Monmouth ... The Scots (7-2 overall) defeated Eureka College 3-0 (30-18, 30-15, 30-17) in under an hour. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Area college enrollment stagnates, declines Sep 11, 2007
Eureka College is the only area school contacted that saw an increase in fall enrollment over last year ... Eureka College is basking in its second year of record enrollment. (Macomb Journal, IL)
A select few are chosen to be 'Reagans' Sep 6, 2007
Kohli, a Eureka College freshman with aspirations of someday becoming a doctor, had to help this man who was comatose from heavy drinking ... The endowed Ronald W. Reagan Leadership program, organized in 1982 in honor of Reagan and his ties to Eureka College, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year of providing 116 students since its inception with free tuition and the opportunity to travel, through a mentorship program, for real world studies ... It also provides students with a chance to... (Macomb Journal, IL)
Scots earn Players of Week honors Sep 5, 2007
Monmouth College freshman defender Brittney Parker helped the Fighting Scots to a season-opening 1-0 blanking of Eureka College and was named the Midwest Conference Defensive Performer of the Week in women's soccer ... Monmouth College junior defender Josh Graeber helped the Fighting Scots to a season-opening 4-0 blanking of Eureka College and was named the Midwest Conference Defensive Performer of the Week in men's soccer. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
SBA welcomes new faculty members Aug 30, 2007
The youngest new member of the faculty is Andrew Stoltz, a 2007 graduate of Eureka College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in History. He will teach U.S. History, economics and sociology. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
How Reaganomics unleashed the Dow Aug 22, 2007
As a freshman at tiny Eureka College in Illinois - enrolment in 2007: 536 - Mr. Reagan witnessed the Dow at its Roaring Twenties peak. As a senior (Class of '32), he witnessed it at its Depression low. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Numbers, excitement up for Tri-County Aug 17, 2007
He has been an assistant coach at Arcola and last year was an assistant at Eureka College. The work ethic is phenomenal, said Eastin. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
IWU protests how U.S. News' annual rankings add up Aug 17, 2007
Eureka College moved up significantly in its peer category, and Lincoln Colleges Normal campus appears on the list for the first time this year. IWU President Dick Wilson decries the so-called peer assessment segment of the U.S. News score as nothing more than a popularity contest. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The 25-year bull market Aug 14, 2007
Candidate for President Ronald Reagan in 1980 turned out to be the one (and only) candidate among Republicans who fully (and firmly) bought into this neo-classical school of supply side economics because he'd been educated at Eureka College in the late 1920s at the height of the teachings of the 18th century Adam Smith and David Ricardo. Most people forget that when Ronald Reagan took office the top tax rate was 70 percent and the capital gains rate was near 50 percent. (Townhall.com)
Back to School Aug 8, 2007
A 2006 alumnus of Eureka College, the 23-year-old Lindley said he's not intimidated by the prospect of teaching high school students. can relate to them a little better, Lindley said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
James Patterson Jul 31, 2007
He obtained his Master of Science in Education from Illinois State University in school administration and his Bachelor of Science in secondary education from Eureka College. He had been employed as a sixth grade teacher and coach at Davenport School in Eureka, Ill. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Eureka offering weekend bachelors degree program Jul 25, 2007
EUREKA -- For a tiny institution tucked away in Central Illinois, Eureka College has produced some impressive leaders ... Eureka College now enrolls students in an organizational leadership bachelors degree program. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Changes in Tri-County basketball tournaments Jun 27, 2007
Oakland has hired Luis Mendoza, who was a defensive backs coach at Eureka College last year, as an assistant coach and junior high social studies teacher. Mendoza has been a line coach at Arcola, where he graduated from in 1998, earning Chicago Sun Times Small School All-State honors. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Black to continue basketball career at Eureka Jun 27, 2007
SULLIVAN 2007 Journal-Gazette/Times-Courier All-Area boys basketball player Craig Black is to continue playing basketball as the six-foot-one graduate of Sullivan is to play at Eureka College. The campus is really nice and it is a small town so I can relate to it, said Black. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Myers to play hoops at Eureka College Jun 2, 2007
TYLER TINGLEY/Journal photo-Everyone is all smiles as former South Fulton basketball player Cody Myers verbally commits to continue his basketball career at Eureka College ... TABLE GROVE - For former South Fulton basketball standout Cody Myers, his career on the hardwood will continue at Eureka College as Myers verbally committed to play for the Red Devils next season. (Macomb Journal, IL)
Hamilton graduates share future plans May 24, 2007
She plans to attend Eureka College. She is undecided on a major. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Presidential aide sends off Eureka College grads May 6, 2007
EUREKA Eureka College President J. David Arnold didnt need his lucky umbrella Saturday morning at the schools 2007 commencement ceremony ... Hein said he was proud to be a graduate of Eureka College, an institution steeped in faith and values ... It was my father who actually pointed me to Eureka College, he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Original Reagan Leadership fellow to speak at Eureka graduation Apr 30, 2007
Jay Hein, who was in Eureka College's first group of Ronald Reagan Leadership Fellows, is the perfect speaker for this year's class, said David Arnold, Eureka College president ... At Eureka College's ceremony, Hein is expected to draw on his own lessons from Eureka College and how they shaped his role as Bush's adviser. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
B-N Audubon chapter holds bird walk in Ewing Park Apr 29, 2007
The wildlife artist and fine arts professor at Eureka College helped her students establish a patch of prairie at the college this year. She enjoys nature walks with birders because of their sweet support. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Arts seize Mackinaw Apr 22, 2007
That same day, seven Dee-Mack students attended the Eureka College Creative Writing Conference. Students attended two workshops of their choice. (Pekin Times, IL)
Students armband idea helps connect with tragedy Apr 19, 2007
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Thursday, April 19, 2007 12:01 AM CDT. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Virginia Tech shooting creates local concern Apr 17, 2007
"Nobody could have had a plan in place for something like that," echoed Eureka College President David Arnold. "It's such an irrational act, and such a tragedy.". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
TKE hopes event will raise funds, awareness Apr 14, 2007
President Reagan was an alumnus of TKE at Eureka College. A year after Reagan announced that he had Alzheimer s in 1994, TKE, a fraternity with 274chapters throughout North America, established the Ronald and Nancy Reagan Research Institute in his honor and committed to raising $240,000. (New Haven Register, CT)
Eureka College 3...5Westminster softball 1...1 Apr 4, 2007
Serving Callaway County communities since 1875. Wednesday, April 04, 2007. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Noted Reagan speechwriter to speak at Eureka College Apr 2, 2007
Robinson, a speechwriter for President Reagan from 1983 to 1988, will speak at Eureka College at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Cerf Center as part of the Leadership and the Liberal Arts series ... Reagan is a graduate of Eureka College ... The final speaker in the Leadership and the Liberal Arts series will be Eureka College alumnus Jay Hein, director of the U.S. Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Meteorite expert to speak at Eureka College Mar 28, 2007
Korotev, a lunar geochemist, will speak about lunar meteorites at the 53rd annual William Thomas Jackson Lecture in Science at 7:30 p.m. April 2 in Becker Auditorium in the Cerf Center at Eureka College ... Where: Becker Auditorium, Cerf Center, Eureka College. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fisher receives postseason honor Mar 18, 2007
Canton graduate Nicole Fisher, a junior at Eureka College has been selected to the D3hoops. com All-Central Region 2nd Team for women's basketball. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Abolition exhibit opens at Eureka College Mar 5, 2007
EUREKA - Junius Rodriguez hopes a new exhibit at Eureka College will bring public awareness to the plight of 27 million slaves worldwide, more than at any time in history ... The college has ties of its own to the subject: Eureka College was founded in 1855 by a group of abolitionists who left Kentucky because of their opposition to slavery. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Five women to be honored at AAUW Womens Recognition Ceremony and Dinner Feb 24, 2007
She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Eureka College in 2000. Tickets for the event are $15 and must be purchased by March 2 from any AAUW member or you may contact Mrs. Audra Qualls at (580) 327-8178. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Greenville College 85Westminster men 77 Feb 23, 2007
Notes: Webster University, MacMurray College, Eureka College and Fontbonne University will play for the men's tournament title Friday and Saturday at Webster in St. Louis. The champion moves on to the NCAA Division III Tournament. (Fulton Sun, MO)
