All Events - EIU Event Calendar

Monday, May 20, 2013 - ATMAE Meeting

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering Member meeting. Dues are $$10 or $$20 for an annual national membership.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - Grandparents Involved in Raising Generation Y

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

This interactive course will examine the challenges faced by grandparents who are involved in the parenting of their grandchildren. We will examine the challenges of communicating through technology, finance, health and how they are impacted for such grandparents. Feel free to bring your own laptop and/or smart phone as the course will address how to maintain communication with younger generations.

Presented By: Mike Tozer and Melissa Sons-Ashmore
Register By: May 15, 2013

Friday, May 24, 2013 - Weekly JUMA Prayer

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

This is the weekly JUMA prayer for Muslim students and faculty members. It is a congregational prayer.Non-Muslim students and faculty members who want to bring their classes for an observation are welcome. Prior notification is requested due to limited space.

Monday, May 27, 2013 - Memorial Day Observance - No Classes

Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - Writing Center Opens for the Four-Week Summer Session

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The Writing Center will be open for the last two weeks of the four-week session. 

Thursday, May 30, 2013 - TSA-GIA Application Deadline for Summer 2013

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Applications for Grant-in-Aid and Talented Student Awards for Communication Studies majors for Summer 2013 are due on Thursday, May 30, at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 31, 2013 - Weekly JUMA Prayer

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Friday, May 31, 2013 - Deadline to Complete Graduation Requirements - Spring 2013

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Friday, May 31, 2013 - Deadline to Withdraw from a Summer Four-Week Course or University with 'W'*

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

* For drop and withdrawal deadlines for your courses (including weekend and short-format courses), please refer to your EIU e-mail or search by individual course crn.

A student may wait-list weekend or short format courses through the day prior to the first class day of the semester.

Drop - removes course from student record and billing is adjusted.

Withdrawal - course remains on student record with a grade of 'W'.

You must drop a Second-Half-Term course before it begins in order not to be charged for it.

Friday, May 31, 2013 - Deadline to Remove Credit/No Credit Requests - Summer Four-Week Session

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Saturday, June 01, 2013 - Non-Refundable Late Withdrawal Fee Begins - Summer 2013 Four-Week Session

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - Renewable Energy Center Tour

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Tour EIU’s state-of-the-art Renewable Energy Center. This world-class biomass gasification combined heat and power plant meets all of Eastern Illinois University’s heating needs using renewable biomass.

Presented By: Ryan Siegel 
Register By: May 24, 2013

Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - Monthly Testing/Weather Emergency Siren

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The 10 a.m. siren is a singular continuous tone used by the Coles County Emergency Management Agency to alert the EIU and Charleston communities about severe weather (e.g., a tornado) in the immediate area.

Please be prepared to take appropriate cover should you hear this siren sound outside the regularly scheduled testing period (10 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month).

Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - Monthly Testing/EIU Emergency (Non-Weather-Related) Siren

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The 10:30 a.m. siren, recognized by its distinctive 'pulse tone,' is designed to alert the university community about potentially dangerous non-weather-related threats (e.g., an active shooter situation, bomb threat, hazardous material spill, etc.)  Students, faculty and staff hearing this tone (outside of a testing period -- 10:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month) should check their EIU-assigned e-mail accounts and/or EIU's Web site (www.eiu.edu) for important information.  Details concerning the emergency will be posted/updated as soon as they become available.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - Spanish for Travel

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Learn all the essential Spanish language you will need when traveling to a Spanish-speaking country. We will also cover cultural differences and suggested tips for travel. This course will be basic enough for the beginner, yet will be engaging for anyone needing a refresher course.

Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 4, 6, 11 & 13
Time: 4–5:30 p.m.
Location: EIU Blair Hall, Room 3108
Presented by: Jennifer Bryant
Cost: Academy Member: $$40; Non-member: $$80
Register by: May 24, 2013

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - Wiggly, Squiggly Paper Weaving

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Join us for an intergenerational opportunity to get in touch with your creativity! As children, creating whatever came to mind was so easy. It can be easy again, using wonderful paper, scissors and your imagination. After creating the masterpiece you are most happy with, you will choose a paper frame to complete your work. Have fun with your children/grandchildren, and see what each of you creates!

Presented By: Kathy Bryant
Register By: May 24, 2013

Thursday, June 06, 2013 - Spanish for Travel

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Friday, June 07, 2013 - Last Class Day (Mon. - Fri. Classes) - Summer Four-Week Session

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Friday, June 07, 2013 - Final Examinations - Summer Four-Week Session

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Final examinations for this summer session take place June 7 and 8 during last class meeting.

Saturday, June 08, 2013 - Last Class Day (Saturday Classes) - Summer Four-Week Session

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500