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Come cheer on the Joliet Jackhammers as they take on the Kansas City T-Bones.
Game Time: 7:05 pm
Roof Top Opens: 6:05 pm
Buffet Begins: 6:35 pm
$25 per person includes an exclusive "Wrigley" experience at the Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers Rooftop private concourse and a game day buffet. $5 from each ticket will go towards the Presidential Scholarships.
To order tickets, fill out and return this .pdf form by fax or mail, or call 1-800-ALUM-EIU.
Come see the Schaumburg Flyers take on the Gary SouthShore Railcats
Game Time: 6:05 pm
Pre-game Party: 4:45 pm
Pre-game party tickets: $10
Game tickets: $14 ($5 from each ticket will go towards the Presidential Scholarships)
Pre-game party will be hosted at the Schaumburg Club located inside Alexian Field at 1999 Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg.
To order tickets, fill out and return this .pdf form by fax or mail, or call 1-800-ALUM-EIU.
Join fellow alumni and friends for our annual outing to Wrigley Field to see the Cubs take on the Florida Marlins!
Pregame party: 11 am - 1 pm
Pregame party tickets: $10
1059 West Addison St.
Chicago, IL
Game time: 1:20 pm
Game tickets: $41 ($5 from each game ticket will go towards Presidential Scholarships)
Include form and mail or fax with payment. Payment must accompany reservation form.
Tickets will be mailed prior to the game. First priority will be given to Alumni Association members. Limit of 4 tickets per person for non-members of the Alumni Association. Limit of 8 tickets per person for active members of the Alumni Association. These tickets sell out quickly, so order fast.
You’re invited to take a break on move-in day to join us for our Legacy Luncheon barbecue. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow alumni and for your incoming student to meet other new and returning legacy students!
Admission is free for alumni, legacy students, family and guests.
Lunch 11am - 1pm, courtest of the EIU Alumni Association
EIU Alumni Services Office
Brainard House
1548 4th Street
Charleston, IL
Please RSVP by Friday, August 15 by calling 1-800-ALUM-EIU or e-mailing alumeiu@eiu.edu.
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Schedule of Events
Friday, Sept. 12
- 5 p.m. Welcome Reception (Bridge Lounge, MLK Jr. Union): Check in for the reunion and reminisce about your experiences at Eastern with fellow alumni, friends and guests. The reception will feature light hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails.
- 7 p.m. Family Bowling (Union Bowling Lanes, MLK Jr. Union): Enjoy a night of fun for the family at the Union Bowling Lanes, located on the ground floor of the MLK Jr. Union. Group rate will be provided. No reservations required.
- 9 p.m. Comedy Show (7th St. Underground, MLK Jr. Union): Come hang out for a night of laughs in the 7th St. Underground (formerly known as the Rathskellar). Hosted by the University Board Comedy Series. Cost per person: $5.
Saturday, Sept. 13
- 10 a.m. Campus Tour (Old Main): Get to know your way around Eastern again and see what’s new on campus. Meet in the foyer of Old Main for this one-hour walking tour.
- 11 a.m. Alumni Training (Charleston-Mattoon Room, Third Floor, MLK Jr. Union): You are still EIU! Join fellow alumni, the Office of Admissions, Minority Affairs, the EIU Alumni Association and several other campus departments for this one-hour seminar highlighting how you can give back through various volunteer opportunities.
- 4 p.m. Alumni BBQ Tailgate (Behind O’Brien Stadium): Come out and enjoy food, fun and entertainment as Eastern prepares to take on Indiana State University. Cost per person: $9 (includes catered lunch).
- 6 p.m. EIU vs. ISU (O’Brien Stadium): EIU hosts ISU for the first home game of the season. Cost per ticket: $10.
Sunday, Sept. 14
- 11 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Afro-American Culture Center, 1525 Seventh St.): Say goodbye to old friends as you part ways. No reservation required.
- 6 p.m. Latino Heritage Banquet (Grand Ballroom, MLK Jr. Union): If you can stay for the remainder of the weekend, join students, faculty, staff and guests for the Latino Heritage Banquet. This annual event celebrates Latino heritage, as well as the Latino presence on campus. Cost per person: $15.
To register for the Latino Student Alumni Reunion, please call 1-800-ALUM-EIU. A .pdf order form is coming soon!
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Schedule of Events
Friday, October 17
- 2-4 p.m. Pemberton Hall Open House and Social Gathering: Tour your old haunts and check out the latest Pemberton Hall renovations and new additions. During the social gathering, you will also have the opportunity to meet and reminisce about your time at Eastern with other former “Pemites,” current students and guests.
- 2-4 p.m. Campus Tours: Get to know your way around Eastern again and see what’s new on campus during this one-hour walking tour. Tours will leave from Pemberton Hall at 2, 2:30 and 3 p.m. No reservations required.
- 4 p.m. Pemberton Hall Centennial Commemoration (East Side of Pemberton Hall): The program will include various guest speakers highlighting the history and memories of Pemberton Hall. Those who donate items for the Ladies of Pemberton Hall Time Capsule will be photographed to commemorate the occasion.
Saturday, October 18
- 8 a.m. Wake-up Breakfast at Pemberton Hall: Get a jump start on the day’s festivities with an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. Cost is $5 per person.
- 9:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pemberton Hall Open House: In case you miss it the first time, here's a second chance to tour your old haunts and check out the latest Pemberton Hall renovations and new additions. No reservations required.
- 11:30 a.m. Annual Alumni Tent City: All colleges will be “under the big top” south of O’Brien Stadium. Faculty and staff from many of the departments will be available to chat. Past attractions have included the College of Arts and Humanities' famous cornbread and beans cooked over an open fire, live music, freebies and more. No reservations required.
- 1:30 p.m. Homecoming Football Game: EIU will host Southeast Missouri for the Homecoming football game. Tickets are $15 per person.
- 6 p.m. Alumni Awards Dinner: Join the Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association in honoring this year’s alumni award recipients! You may register for this event using the enclosed registration form. Tickets are $25 per person.
To register for Celebrating the Legacy & Embracing the Future: Commemorating 100 Years of Pemberton Hall, please call 1-800-ALUM-EIU. A .pdf order form is coming soon!
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