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Awards Reception & Dinner   —  October 23, 2026

Celebrate the individuals whose leadership, service, and philanthropy continue to shape Eastern Illinois University.

This special evening recognizes recipients of the University's highest honors, including the Alumni Awards, Heritage Society, and the Burnham and Nancy Neal Outstanding Philanthropist Award recipients. We’ll also celebrate the Class of 1976 as they return to campus for their 50th Reunion and induction into the Livingston C. Lord Society. Together, we'll honor excellence, celebrate tradition, and recognize the lifelong impact of the Panther community.

Registration required.

Date/Time Information

Friday, October 23, 2026 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Location Information

Grand Ballroom
Martin Luther King Jr. University Union
1720 7th Street
Charleston, IL 61920

Contact Information

Lilia Ochoa
laochoa@eiu.edu

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