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Latino Heritage:

Celebrating Legacies, Opportunities, and Future

Latino Student Alumni Reunion 2008

Schedule of Events

Friday, Sept. 12

  • 5 p.m. Welcome Reception (Cultural Center): 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.
  • 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.

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.
  • 6 p.m. EIU vs. ISU (O’Brien Stadium): EIU hosts ISU for the first home game of the season.

Sunday, Sept. 14

  • 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.

Hotels

Days Inn
810 W. Lincoln
Charleston, IL  61920
217-345-7689
Ask for LSR (Latino Student Reunion) 2008
$59.99/night + tax (2 dbl beds)
$52.99/night+ tax (1 king bed)
Call by August 29, 2008

Best Western Worthington Inn
920 W. Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL  61920
217-348-8161

Comfort Suites
1408 Broadway E
Mattoon, IL 61938
217-235-6745
Ask for LSR (Latino Student Reunion) 2008
$89.95/night+tax (queen bed)
Call by August 22, 2008

Baymont Inn & Suites
206 McFall Rd
Mattoon, IL 61938
217-234-2420
Ask for LSR (Latino Student Reunion) 2008
$74.00/night + tax  (2 queen beds)
Call by August 22, 2008

Hampton Inn
1416 Broadway Ave E
Mattoon, IL 61938
217-234-4267

Ramada Inn
300 E. Broadway Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
217-235-0313



 
   

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