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Powerful Influences of Omega Men | The African American Heritage Event, Powerful Influences of Omega Men, will be presented on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at 6 PM in Lumpkin Hall Auditorium. It is presented by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
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'Designs of Duty' exhibit | “Designs of Duty,” an exhibit featuring East Central Illinois veterans and their service-related tattoos, will be on display at Booth Library from Jan. 22 through May 11, 2018.
“Designs of Duty” tells the stories of seven military veterans who served our country over a 45-year period throughout Asia and Europe. Veterans featured in the exhibit reside in Charleston, Newman, Nokomis, Olney, Shelbyville and Towanda.
Tattoos are a common symbol among the military, and this exhibit aims to explore the inspiration and meanings behind them, as well as the stories of the veterans themselves. Pride, patriotism and honor are common themes in the artwork chosen by the veterans showcased in “Designs of Duty.”
Related exhibits on display include military flags; “Symbols of Service,” featuring University of Illinois student veterans; aircraft nose art from World War II to today; Vietnam War helmet graffiti; and literature and poetry during wartime.
“Designs of Duty” is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://library.eiu.edu/exhibits/designsofduty/.
Booth Library’s regular hours are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 a.m. Sunday. For more information on the library, visit the website, www.library.eiu.edu; call 581-6072; or find the library on Facebook or Twitter.
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Tim Broderick to speak to journalism students | Tim Broderick, the Editor of Daily Journalism & Graphics, Daily Herald, Arlington Heights, will speak to journalism classes on Tuesday, February 19 and Wednesday, February 20.
Tags: Academic Calendar | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Current Students | Faculty | Journalism Department
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Black Is..Creative (Kadija's Paint and Sip) |
The African American Heritage Month Event, Black Is...Creative (Kadija's Paint and Sip), will take place from 6-9 PM on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in the University Ballroom at MLK Union.
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Resume Review Blitz | Bring in your resume for a quick 15 minute critique. No advance appointments required. Walk-in between 1-4 pm!
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CGS Meeting | All members of the Council on Graduate Studies will meet.
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Thesis Research 101: Presenting your Thesis (to the World) |
Booth Library faculty Steve Brantley, Kirstin Duffin and Ellen Corrigan, in cooperation with the Graduate Student Advisory Council, will again offer three Thesis Research 101 workshops.
Thesis 101 Seminar 1: Researching the Literature with Steve Brantley will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 6 and again from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 7.
Thesis 101 Seminar 2: Organizing Your References Using Citation Management Software with Kirstin Duffin will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 13 and again from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 14.
Thesis 101 Seminar 3: Presenting Your Thesis (to the World) with Ellen Corrigan will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 20 and again from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 21.
All sessions will meet in Room 4450 at Booth Library. Register for the free seminars at http://booth.eiu.edu/thesisreg.
For more information contact Steve Brantley, head of Reference Services, at 581-7542 or jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
For more information on the library, visit the website, www.library.eiu.edu; call 581-6072; or find the library on Facebook or Twitter.
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'Designs of Duty' exhibit |
“Designs of Duty,” an exhibit featuring East Central Illinois veterans and their service-related tattoos, will be on display at Booth Library from Jan. 22 through May 11, 2018.
“Designs of Duty” tells the stories of seven military veterans who served our country over a 45-year period throughout Asia and Europe. Veterans featured in the exhibit reside in Charleston, Newman, Nokomis, Olney, Shelbyville and Towanda.
Tattoos are a common symbol among the military, and this exhibit aims to explore the inspiration and meanings behind them, as well as the stories of the veterans themselves. Pride, patriotism and honor are common themes in the artwork chosen by the veterans showcased in “Designs of Duty.”
Related exhibits on display include military flags; “Symbols of Service,” featuring University of Illinois student veterans; aircraft nose art from World War II to today; Vietnam War helmet graffiti; and literature and poetry during wartime.
“Designs of Duty” is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://library.eiu.edu/exhibits/designsofduty/.
Booth Library’s regular hours are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 a.m. Sunday. For more information on the library, visit the website, www.library.eiu.edu; call 581-6072; or find the library on Facebook or Twitter.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Prospective Students | Veterans Affairs
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Mock Interview Day with Employers |
Schedule a practice interview with a visiting employer. Get feedback on your answers to interview questions, and the questions you plan to ask employers. Real hiring agents have great hints on how to make you into the best candidate!
Tags: Career Services | Current Students
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Thesis Research 101: Presenting your Thesis (to the World) |
Booth Library faculty Steve Brantley, Kirstin Duffin and Ellen Corrigan, in cooperation with the Graduate Student Advisory Council, will again offer three Thesis Research 101 workshops.
Thesis 101 Seminar 1: Researching the Literature with Steve Brantley will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 6 and again from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 7.
Thesis 101 Seminar 2: Organizing Your References Using Citation Management Software with Kirstin Duffin will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 13 and again from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 14.
Thesis 101 Seminar 3: Presenting Your Thesis (to the World) with Ellen Corrigan will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 20 and again from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 21.
All sessions will meet in Room 4450 at Booth Library. Register for the free seminars at http://booth.eiu.edu/thesisreg.
For more information contact Steve Brantley, head of Reference Services, at 581-7542 or jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
For more information on the library, visit the website, www.library.eiu.edu; call 581-6072; or find the library on Facebook or Twitter.
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EIU Writing Center Workshop |
Our consultants will facilitate a workshop on "MLA: In-Text Citations."
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By Brian Friel
Black Box
February 21-25, 2018
Directed by Jean Wolski
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'Designs of Duty' exhibit |
“Designs of Duty,” an exhibit featuring East Central Illinois veterans and their service-related tattoos, will be on display at Booth Library from Jan. 22 through May 11, 2018.
“Designs of Duty” tells the stories of seven military veterans who served our country over a 45-year period throughout Asia and Europe. Veterans featured in the exhibit reside in Charleston, Newman, Nokomis, Olney, Shelbyville and Towanda.
Tattoos are a common symbol among the military, and this exhibit aims to explore the inspiration and meanings behind them, as well as the stories of the veterans themselves. Pride, patriotism and honor are common themes in the artwork chosen by the veterans showcased in “Designs of Duty.”
Related exhibits on display include military flags; “Symbols of Service,” featuring University of Illinois student veterans; aircraft nose art from World War II to today; Vietnam War helmet graffiti; and literature and poetry during wartime.
“Designs of Duty” is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://library.eiu.edu/exhibits/designsofduty/.
Booth Library’s regular hours are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 a.m. Sunday. For more information on the library, visit the website, www.library.eiu.edu; call 581-6072; or find the library on Facebook or Twitter.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Prospective Students | Veterans Affairs
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Perfect Your Plate |
Eating right and staying active are important no matter what your age. As we get older, our bodies have different needs, so certain foods and nutrients become especially important for good health. During this session, you will learn about special nutrient needs of adults who wish to stay healthy. This class will teach you how to cook with nutrient dense foods and participants will go home with easy recipes to try at home.
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Rubber Lovers |
Rubber Lovers is a FREE, fun, and interactive program that educates students on the 18 steps of proper condom usage and other healthy sexual behaviors. Upon completion, students will become a certified Rubber Lover. The presenter discusses how to protect against the transmissions of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), how to prevent unplanned pregnancies, and the importance of getting tested. Certified Rubber Lover members are eligible for discounts on safer sex products at EIU’s Pharmacy. Students must renew their membership once each academic year.
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Rubber Lovers |
Rubber Lovers is a FREE, fun, and interactive program that educates students on the 18 steps of proper condom usage and other healthy sexual behaviors. Upon completion, students will become a certified Rubber Lover. The presenter discusses how to protect against the transmissions of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), how to prevent unplanned pregnancies, and the importance of getting tested. Certified Rubber Lover members are eligible for discounts on safer sex products at EIU’s Pharmacy. Students must renew their membership once each academic year.
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The African American Heritage Month Event, Black Is...Canvas, will take place on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at 7:06 PM in the 7th St. Underground of the MLK Union. It will be presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
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Electronic Music Concert |
Directed by Dr. Bradley Decker.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Music Department | Prospective Students
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GSAC Meeting | 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.
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Dancing at Lughnasa | Dancing at Lughnasa
By Brian Friel
Directed by Jean Wolski
Dancing at Lughnasa is a 1990 play by dramatist Brian Friel set in Ireland's County Donegal in August 1936 in the fictional town of Ballybeg. It is a Memory play told from the point of view of the adult Michael Evans, the narrator. He recounts the summer in his aunts' cottage when he was seven years old.
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Wind Symphony Faculty Showcase Concert |
Under the direction of Dr. Alicia Neal.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Music Department | Prospective Students
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Story time |
Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to free story times in the Ballenger Teachers Center of Booth Library.
Story times are planned from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, and each will have a specific theme. The schedule is as follows:
- Jan. 27, Latino Culture, Three Kings Day, sponsored by Latino American Student Organization;
- Feb. 3, Valentine’s Day, sponsored by Math Energy Club;
- Feb. 10, Fun with Fairy Tales, presented by Ellen Corrigan, Booth Library;
- Feb. 24, Celebrating Special, sponsored by Sigma Rho Epsilon;
- March 3, Dr. Seuss, sponsored by Kappa Delta Pi.
Programs will feature stories, crafts and activities. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For more information about the Ballenger Teachers Center at Booth Library, visit http://www.library.eiu.edu/btc/ or call 581-8442.
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Ms. Black EIU Pageant |
The African American Heritage Month Event, Ms. Black EIU Pageant, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 from 7-10 PM in the Grand Ballroom of the MLK Union.
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Dancing at Lughnasa |
Dancing at Lughnasa
By Brian Friel
Directed by Jean Wolski
Dancing at Lughnasa is a 1990 play by dramatist Brian Friel set in Ireland's County Donegal in August 1936 in the fictional town of Ballybeg. It is a Memory play told from the point of view of the adult Michael Evans, the narrator. He recounts the summer in his aunts' cottage when he was seven years old.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Prospective Students | Theatre Arts Department
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Dancing at Lughnasa |
Dancing at Lughnasa
By Brian Friel
Directed by Jean Wolski
Dancing at Lughnasa is a 1990 play by dramatist Brian Friel set in Ireland's County Donegal in August 1936 in the fictional town of Ballybeg. It is a Memory play told from the point of view of the adult Michael Evans, the narrator. He recounts the summer in his aunts' cottage when he was seven years old.
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Eastern Symphony Orchestra Stagestruck Concert | Under the direction of Dr. Richard Rossi.
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'Designs of Duty' exhibit |
“Designs of Duty,” an exhibit featuring East Central Illinois veterans and their service-related tattoos, will be on display at Booth Library from Jan. 22 through May 11, 2018.
“Designs of Duty” tells the stories of seven military veterans who served our country over a 45-year period throughout Asia and Europe. Veterans featured in the exhibit reside in Charleston, Newman, Nokomis, Olney, Shelbyville and Towanda.
Tattoos are a common symbol among the military, and this exhibit aims to explore the inspiration and meanings behind them, as well as the stories of the veterans themselves. Pride, patriotism and honor are common themes in the artwork chosen by the veterans showcased in “Designs of Duty.”
Related exhibits on display include military flags; “Symbols of Service,” featuring University of Illinois student veterans; aircraft nose art from World War II to today; Vietnam War helmet graffiti; and literature and poetry during wartime.
“Designs of Duty” is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://library.eiu.edu/exhibits/designsofduty/.
Booth Library’s regular hours are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 a.m. Sunday. For more information on the library, visit the website, www.library.eiu.edu; call 581-6072; or find the library on Facebook or Twitter.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Prospective Students | Veterans Affairs
