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Join us in Chicago for our annual alumni event at Wrigley!
Saturday, Oct 1
Pregame:
Cubby Bear
11:00am
Cubs vs Reds
Wrigley Field
1:20pm game time
Pre-game only option 1: $30 includes food and soft drinks
Pre-game only option 2: $60 includes food, beer, wine and soft drinks
Package deal option 1: $90 includes game ticket, plus pregame with soft drinks
Package deal option 2: $120 includes game ticket, plus pregame with beer, wine and soft drinks
The EIU Alumni Services invites the class of 1972 back to campus to celebrate their 50th Anniversary in conjunction with EIU Homecoming.
The 2022 Homecoming Weekend schedule will be as follows:
Friday, October 14
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 Legacy Social Reception: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom.
This is an opportunity for you and your classmates to join together to catch up on the last 50 years. Host bar (beer and wine) available.
5 pm Livingston C. Lord and Heritage Society Pinning Ceremony: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom
The Livingston C. Lord Society was established to honor members of the 50 year class who return to campus for their Golden Reunion. The Heritage Society honors individuals who made the commitment to support the University through planned gifts. Each individual will be called forward to receive his or her society pins.
5:30 pm Legacy Society Dinner: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom $10 a ticket
6:00 pm Tribute Donor Recognition: MLK Jr. University Union; Grand Ballroom
Please join the Office of University Advancement for our exclusive event to honor the benefactors who inspire greatness here at EIU. A social hour will begin at 6:00 pm the program will start at 6:30 pm. The EIU Foundation will be presenting the Philanthropist of the Year award.
Saturday, October 15
9:30 am Homecoming parade: 6th Street and 7th Street
11:00 am Alumni Tailgate at Tent City: Behind O'Brien Stadium. 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 Lindenwood for the Homecoming Football Game. Game ticket $20
6 pm Alumni Awards Dinner: MLK Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Join us as the Alumni Association honors our Alumni during the 2022 Alumni Awards Dinner $45 a ticket.
We hope you can join us during homecoming weekend, October 14-15, 2022!
Friday, October 14th
Saturday, October 15th
The Heritage Society recognizes Eastern supporters who have generously provided an estate or planned gift commitment. Honored members of the Heritage Society will gather for a celebratory dinner on Friday, October 14 that will feature a presentation by EIU President Dr. David Glassman.
The festivities will take place in conjunction with EIU's Homecoming celebration.
The 2022 Homecoming Weekend schedule will be as follows:
Friday, October 14
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 Heritage Society Social Reception: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom. Join together with fellow alumni and Heritage Society members. Host bar (beer and wine) available.
5 pm Heritage Society Pinning Ceremony: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom
The Heritage Society honors individuals who made the commitment to support the University through planned gifts. Each individual will be called forward to receive his or her society pins.
5:30 pm Heritage Society Dinner: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom $10 a ticket
6:00 pm Tribute Donor Recognition: MLK Jr. University Union; Grand Ballroom
Please join the Office of University Advancement for our exclusive event to honor the benefactors who inspire greatness here at EIU. A social hour will begin at 6:00 pm the program will start at 6:30 pm. The EIU Foundation will be presenting the Philanthropist of the Year award.
Saturday, October 15
9:30 am Homecoming parade: 6th Street and 7th Street
11:00 am Alumni Tailgate at Tent City: Behind O'Brien Stadium. 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 Tennessee State for the Homecoming Football Game. Game ticket $25
6 pm Alumni Awards Dinner: MLK Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Join us as the Alumni Association honors our Alumni during the 2021 Alumni Awards Dinner $45 a ticket.
The Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association would like you to join us for the 2022 Alumni Awards Dinner as we honor our 2022 class of alumni award recipients for their outstanding achievements.
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Martin Luther King Jr. University Union
Grand Ballroom (Second Floor)
Social Hour: 6 p.m.
Awards Dinner and Awards Ceremony: 7 p.m.
Tickets: $45 a person
Purchase tickets online or by calling 800-ALUM-EIU (800-258-6348)
Join fellow EIU alumni and friends at a reception in Scottsdale, AZ.
Saturday, February 18
3:00-5:00pm
The Living Room
20751 N Pima Rd Suite #120
Scottsdale, AZ
Hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Randy Bailey ’78, Mike Copeland '77, Mark Geninatti ’75, Randy Johnson ’74, ’75 and Tom Rodgers '75. Thank you to these alums for their financial support, which is making this event possible.
In attendance from the University will be EIU President David Glassman and Vice President for University Advancement Ken Wetstein.
RSVP by February 15 online, by emailing alumeiu@eiu.edu or call 800-ALUM-EIU (800-258-6348)
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.
EIU Alumni Services
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
1-800-ALUM-EIU
217-581-6616
Fax: 217-581-7206
Brainard House
1548 4th St. Charleston, IL
