The Black Student Union has been the proud sponsor of the annual Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant for over four decades. The pageant is the most celebrated event held in conjunction with African American Heritage Month.
Since its inception in 1971, Miss Black EIU has provided a cultural experience for various women. Throughout the years, it has allowed women to have a sense of pride, appreciation and express cultural awareness. Many women have accepted the challenge of competing for the crown and honor of representing Eastern's African American community as the next Miss Black EIU.
Please join us for the 41st Annual Miss Black EIU Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, February 25, 2012. The theme is " A Touch of Beauty." Entrants will compete in four categories the night of the event: creative expression, African garment, talent, and impromptu question with evening gown. Prior to the pageant, the ladies will also participate in an interview with a panel of preselected judges.
For those interested in entering or assisting with the Miss Black EIU pageant should contact pageant coordinator Miss Black EIU 2011 Timery Jackson or pageant adviser Dana Barnard.
Pageant Details
February 25, 2012
Grandballroom, Martin Luther King Jr. Union
Door open at 5:00pm (night of tickets will go on sale at 5pm)
Pageant will start at 6:00pm
Dance Details
February 25, 2012
McAfee South Gymnasium
Night of Tickets sales will start at the Ticket Office at 9:30pm
Dance will start at 10:00pm (photo id is required to enter the dance)
Pageant and Dance Tickets
Tickets will go on sale Monday, February 20, 2012. They will be sold at the EIU Ticket Office 217-581-5122, tickets can be purchased in person on via phone with credit card. Tickets purchased over the phone for the pageant or the pageant and dance can be picked up in the alumni lounge of Martin Luther King Jr. Union starting at 5pm February 25, 2012 the night of the Pageant. Dance Tickets puchased over the phone can be picked up at the Ticket Office starting at 9:30pm on the 25th.
Pageant and Dance Ticket Prices
BSU members $8 (limit one)
Non Members in advance $10
Night of for everyone $12
