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Alumni Volunteers needed at College Fairs

Throughout the year, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions receives invitations to attend various college fairs across the state of Illinois. A college fair is a program in which many colleges and universities are grouped together to allow perspective students to conveniently obtain information from an array of institutions in a short amount of time.

The Alumni Services and Undergraduate Admissions Offices are looking for volunteers to help recruit the best and brightest students to EIU! We’re looking for enthusiastic, articulate alumni to help represent EIU at upcoming fall and spring college fairs taking place throughout the state of Illinois.

Information you need to know and what to expect:

Before the Fair

• Brush up on your EIU knowledge! Check out www.eiu.edu and the Alumni Ambassadors presentation below for quick and up-to-date information.
• Approximately two-three weeks prior to the fair you will receive a volunteer informational packet via U.S. mail (courtesy of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.)
• One week prior to the fair you will be contacted by an admissions counselor via phone to confirm your attendance and to answer any last minute questions you may have. 

At the College Fair

• Attire for most college fairs is business casual.
• Try to arrive at least 20 minutes before the fair starts to allow ample time for parking and to get settled.
• Check in with the program host and find your table or booth.
• During the fair you may be responsible for but not limited to; answering any inquiries, handing out EIU literature and/or maintaining notes for any follow-ups the Admissions Office may need to be aware of. (Please note: an EIU admissions counselor will also be in attendance.)
• Most importantly have fun and let the perspective students in on your own personal post graduate and alumni experiences!

After the Fair

• Follow up with the Alumni Services Office should you have any questions.
• Alumni are more than welcome to volunteer for more than one fair. Should you wish to volunteer again please follow the procedures below.  

How to Volunteer

• To volunteer or for more information call Chelsea Frederick ’06, Assistant Director of Alumni Services, at 217-581-7030, or e-mail alumeiu@eiu.edu.

Spring 2010 College Fairs

Date	Location	Time	Admissons Counselor	Availability
Feb. 28	Southwestern Illinois College 2500 Carlyle Ave. Belleville, IL	1:30-3:30 pm	Nick Sanders	OPEN
March 1	Lake Land College 5001 Lake Land Blvd Mattoon, IL	6:30-8:30 pm	Blair Holly	OPEN
March 2	Lewis University 1 University Parkway Romeoville, IL	6:30-8:00 pm	Anne Marino	OPEN
March 8	Illinois College 1101 W College Ave. Jacksonville, IL	6:30-8:00 pm	Wendy Hill	OPEN
March 16	College of Lake County 19351 West Washington St. Grayslake, IL 60030	6:00-8:00 pm	Kathy McSherry	OPEN
April 5	Barrington High School 616 W Main St Barrington, IL	6:30-830 pm	Kathy McSherry	OPEN
April 6	Harper College 1200 W Algonquin Road Palatine, IL	6-8:00 pm	Kathy McSherry	OPEN
APril 7	Lyons Township High School 100 S Brainard Ave. LaGrange, IL	6:30-830 pm	Anne Marino	OPEN
APril 8	The Glenbrooks (Allstate Plaza) 2775 Sanders Road Northbrook, IL	6:30-8:45 pm	Kathy McSherry	OPEN
APril 13	St. Charles North High School 255 Red Gate Rd St. Charles, IL	7-8:00 pm	Kathy McSherry	OPEN
APril 14	Niles West High School 5701 W Oakton St. Skokie, IL	7-9 pm	Anne Marino	OPEN
APril 15	Hinsdale South High School 7401 S Clarendon Hills Road Darien, IL	7-9 pm	Kathy McSherry	OPEN