Alumni Events

EIU Alumni Reception -- Normal, IL

Saturday, September 21, 2024   |  Register Now

Join us at our Alumni event in Normal, IL.  After the reception, the EIU football team will take on Illinois State University! 

 

Saturday, September 21st

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Medici in Normal

120 W North St

Normal, IL 61761

$10 to attend 

Appetizers and a cash bar are available.  

 

RSVP online or by calling 800-ALUM-EIU (258-6348) 

 

Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion

Friday, October 4, 2024   |  Register Now

The EIU Alumni Services invites the class of 1974 back to campus to celebrate their 50th Anniversary in conjunction with EIU Homecoming.

2024 Homecoming Weekend Schedule:

Friday, October 4

• 4 pm: Campus Tour
  Enjoy a riding tour around campus and experience firsthand all the exciting changes that have been taking place over the last 50 years.  
• 4:30 pm: Social Reception
  Old Main Foyer
  This is an opportunity for you and your classmates to join together to catch up on the last 50 years. Host bar with beer and wine available. 
• 5 pm: Livingston C. Lord Pinning Ceremony
  Old Main Foyer
  The Livingston C. Lord Society was established to honor members of the 50 year class who return to campus for their Golden Reunion. Each individual will be called forward to receive his or her society pins.
• 5:30 pm: Livingston C. Lord Society Dinner
  Old Main Foyer
  Dinner ticket: $10

Saturday, October 5

• 9:30 am: Homecoming Parade
  Parade starts at Lincoln Ave. and 7th St.
• 11 am: Alumni Tailgate at Tent City
  Behind O'Brien Field
  Enjoy Tent City tailgating and stop by the Alumni tent prior to the kick-off!
• 2 pm: Homecoming Football Game
  O'Brien Field EIU hosts Southeast Missouri for the Homecoming Football Game
  Game ticket: $15
• 6 pm: Alumni Awards Dinner
  MLK Jr. University Union, Grand Ballroom
  Join us as the Alumni Association honors our Alumni during the 2024 Alumni Awards Dinner ticket: $45

2024 Alumni Awards Dinner

Saturday, October 5, 2024   |  Register Now

Join us for the 2024 Alumni Awards Dinner as we honor our alumni for their outstanding achievements.

Saturday, October 5, 2024
Social Hour: 6 p.m., Awards Dinner and Awards Ceremony:  7 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Grand Ballroom (Second Floor)
 
Tickets: $45 a person
 
Purchase tickets online or by calling 800-ALUM-EIU (800-258-6348)

Housing Legacy Courtyard

Tuesday, June 2, 2026   |  Register Now

Leave your mark on campus. Alums who had memorable experiences on campus are taking the opportunity to buy a brick or paver as a permanent way to recognize those special times in the Memorial Courtyard located between Lawson and Andrews Hall.

• 4"x8" Imprinted brick: $100
• 16"x16" Imprinted paver: $250
• 16"x72" Bench Paver: $2,500

A representative from the EIU Alumni Services Office will reach out to you for your brick or paver message.