Booth Library's fall 2018 exhibit and program series provides historical information on the 1918 influenza pandemic as well as providing a current public health perspective on influenza.

Topics of contagion, vaccination and infection will be covered from a historical, medical and social perspective. The effect of the 1918 flu on EIU and Charleston will be highlighted. Coverage of the epidemic in the press will be explored. Local public health experts will cover measures taken to control future epidemics.

A full schedule of programs related to this topic also will be presented. For more information on this exhibit and program series, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/flu.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. It can be viewed anytime the library is open. Visit the library website for more details at www.library.eiu.edu

Greg Hillis offers a keynote lecture in the Great Hall of Pemberton on the life, works, and meditations of the theologian and social activist Thomas Merton. “Thomas Merton, Non-violence, and Dialogue: Remembering the Life and Teachings of a Radical Monk from Kentucky” honors the 50th anniversary of the death of this famous “beatnik monk.” Co-sponsored by EIU’s Newman Catholic Center, the Provost’s Office, and the Center for the Humanities. Lunch will be provided courtesy of EIU’s Newman Center. Please register to secure your meal! https://eiu.gosignmeup.com

This lecture is part of Booth Library's fall exhibit and program series, "The Flu Then and Now: 1918 to 2018." The exhibit will be on display from Sept. 13-Dec. 31.

The Importance of Vaccinating for the Flu ... Vaccinate Your Crew" by Michele Hartke, nurse practitioner, Health Education Resource Center.

Presentation discusses the importance of immunization against influenza including how the vaccine works, herd immunity, strain mutation and how it relates to immunization.

For more information on "The Flu Then and Now: 1918 to 2018" series, visit the web page at http://booth.eiu.edu/flu.

Join us outside of the Doudna steps to learn about pronouns, and why they are important! 

A panel of 3 writers who have published their work will share their wisdom and experiences. This discussion is essential for anyone who writes, wants to publish or is interested in the publishing process and how to make it work. Question and answer time allotted.  

Daiva Markelis - Publishing vs. self-publishing
Mary Maddox - Physical book production - cover, interior and ebook conversion
Michael Murphy - Self-publishing with CreateSpace, professional editing, and other benefits

Free and open to the public - registration requested by calling 581-5114 or at: https://sce.eiu.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=FA18ALPUBLIS

Interested in graduate school? Learn about entrance requirements, testing deadlines and course offerings. Meet with representatives from EIU and universities throughout the Midwest. Learn more at: https://www.eiu.edu/careers/grad_school_info_day.php

Booth Library's fall 2018 exhibit and program series provides historical information on the 1918 influenza pandemic as well as providing a current public health perspective on influenza.

Topics of contagion, vaccination and infection will be covered from a historical, medical and social perspective. The effect of the 1918 flu on EIU and Charleston will be highlighted. Coverage of the epidemic in the press will be explored. Local public health experts will cover measures taken to control future epidemics.

A full schedule of programs related to this topic also will be presented. For more information on this exhibit and program series, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/flu.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. It can be viewed anytime the library is open. Visit the library website for more details at www.library.eiu.edu

EIU faculty, staff, and students have access to Kaltura Personal Capture to easily create and share videos. Learn the basics to begin using Kaltura Personal Capture for supplementing course content and engaging your students. Kaltura is directly integrated into D2L which allows a seamless process for creating and using video content. Sign up for this FDIC webinar with Lisa Dallas. A web address for joining the session will be sent to registrants in the confirmation and reminder emails for the webinar. https://eiu.gosignmeup.com

The Graduate Student Advisory Council is open to any and all currently registered EIU graduate students. At the meetings, members discuss, review, and participate in any university decision that has a potential impact on the graduate student population. These meetings also help to facilitate the dialogue between graduate student, faculty, staff, and administrators here at EIU.

Booth Library's fall 2018 exhibit and program series provides historical information on the 1918 influenza pandemic as well as providing a current public health perspective on influenza.

Topics of contagion, vaccination and infection will be covered from a historical, medical and social perspective. The effect of the 1918 flu on EIU and Charleston will be highlighted. Coverage of the epidemic in the press will be explored. Local public health experts will cover measures taken to control future epidemics.

A full schedule of programs related to this topic also will be presented. For more information on this exhibit and program series, visit http://booth.eiu.edu/flu.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. It can be viewed anytime the library is open. Visit the library website for more details at www.library.eiu.edu

The flute studio, lead by EIU's very own and brilliant Dr. Johnson, plays an early afternoon showcase of flute works spanning multiple periods of music genres.