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African American Heritage Month Event: An Historical Twist | Monday Feb.25: NAACP, “An Historical Twist”, Coleman Hall Auditorium, 7pm
CONTACT: Kortney Lucius kllucius@eiu.edu(President)
CONTACT: B. James Griffin bjgriffin@eiu.edu(RSO Advisor)
Tags: Academic Calendar | Academic/Event Scheduling | Alumni | Community | Current Students | Diversity/Inclusive Excellence | Faculty | Lectures/Seminars | Minority Affairs | Prospective Students -
Booth Library exhibit: On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond | Booth Library will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, as well as examine current and future space exploration, in “On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond.” The exhibit will be on display from Jan. 17 through May 31, 2019.
“On the Shoulders of Giants” will include a look at several of the Apollo missions, with a focus on Apollo 11, the lunar landing of July 20, 1969; EIU alumni connections to the space program; biographies of specific astronauts; space exploration today and in the future; female contributions to space exploration; and more.
Schools and other groups who would like to tour the exhibit are encouraged to contact Andy Cougill, aacougill@eiu.edu, or call 217-581-7548 to schedule a visit.
Related programming is planned. For more information visit the exhibit web site, https://library.eiu.edu/exhibits/space.
The exhibit may be viewed any time the library is open. Booth Library’s regular hours are 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to midnight Sunday.
Tags: Alumni | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Prospective Students
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Bachelor of General Studies Table Visit at Oakton C.C.-Skokie Campus | A representative from the BGS program will be visiting Oakton Community College's Skokie campus to discuss options for students who are interested in completing a bachelor’s degree. The program is ideal for adults who work full-time, serve as caregivers, raise families, and for whom a traditional degree program does not meet their needs given a busy life.
Visit the EIU table located in the main lobby, for answers to questions about admission and transfer credit requirements. Courses are offered online, and face-to-face at various locations in the Chicagoland area.
Event Contact:
Jackie Janesku
217-549-3347
chicago@eiu.edu
Tags: Academic/Event Scheduling | Colllege of Education | Community | General Studies Degree | Prospective Students | School of Extended Learning -
African American Heritage Month Event: 8th Annual Interdisciplinary Center for Global Diversity Symposium |
Tuesday Feb. 26:
* 8th Annual Interdisciplinary Center for Global Diversity (ICGD) Symposium
Keynote speaker- Mr. Sammy Rangel, “Is there Life after hate?: The Life experiences of Sammy Rangel” from 1-2 pm in the Arcola/Tuscola Room
CONTACT: James R Ochwa-Echel jrochwaechel@eiu.edu(ICGD Chair)
Tags: Academic Calendar | Academic/Event Scheduling | Alumni | Community | Current Students | Diversity/Inclusive Excellence | Faculty | Lectures/Seminars | Minority Affairs | Prospective Students -
CGS Executive Committee | Members of the Executive Committee of the Council on Graduate Studies will meet.
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Thesis 101 workshop: Citations Management Software | Tags: Alumni | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Graduate School | Graduate Student Advisory Council | Workshop/WebinarBooth 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. These are free and open to all undergraduate and graduate students, and the public.Thesis 101 Seminar 1: Researching the Literature with Steve Brantley will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 21 in Room 4450 of the library.Thesis 101 Seminar 2: Citation Management Software with Kirstin Duffin will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 in Room 4450 of the library.Thesis 101 Seminar 3: Presenting Your Thesis with Ellen Corrigan will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 5 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 7 in Witters Conference Room 4440 of the library.Register for the free seminars at https://booth.eiu.edu/thesisreg.For more information contact Steve Brantley, head of Reference Services, at 581-7542 or jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
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Bachelor of General Studies at Harper College -Table Visit |
A representative from the BGS program will be visiting Harper College to discuss options for students who are interested in completing a bachelor’s degree. The program is ideal for adults who work full-time, serve as caregivers, raise families, and for whom a traditional degree program does not meet their needs given a busy life.
Visit the EIU table located in the D Building, by Starbucks, for answers to questions about admission and transfer credit requirements. Courses are offered online, and face-to-face at various locations in the Chicagoland area.
Event Contact:
Jackie Janesku
217-549-3347
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Critical Thinking Workshop |
Critical thinking is one of the most important undergraduate learning goals adopted by EIU. Assessment data suggests that our students are not as proficient in this skill as their peers at other universities. This workshop is designed to address this issue. We will focus on best practices for direct instruction in teaching critical thinking skills. This workshop will include examples of lesson plans, in-class assignments, and participation in a group activity. We will also highlight critical thinking resources that are available to faculty.
Please register at:
https://eiu.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=2566
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Think your resume is all you need? Think again! Learn how to communicate why you are a match for the job in a cover letter! Impress them with your knowledge of the employer and how to target your skills with their needs. Reservations Preferred. Call 217-581-2412 or RSVP at: https://eiu-csm.symplicity.com/students/
Tags: Career Services | Current Students
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Orion: Back to the Moon and Beyond |
This program is held in conjunction with Booth Library's spring exhibit, "On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond." For more information on the exhibit and programming series, visit https://library.eiu.edu/exhibits/space, and find Booth Library on Facebook and Twitter.
Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m., “Orion: Back to the Moon and Beyond,” presented by Ann Over, 35-year veteran of NASA, retired deputy manager of European Space Agency Service Module for the Orion Project at NASA Glenn Research Center; Witters Conference Room 4440, Booth Library.
Over will discuss the Orion Program, as well as some details on the other NASA sponsored activities like the Dragon crewed flights. In general, a significant difference regarding the future of the moon missions today is the great interest beyond NASA. Critical investments from international and commercial partners are a tipping point for sustainable exploration.
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Thesis 101 workshop: Citation Management Software | Tags: Alumni | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Graduate School | Graduate Student Advisory Council | Workshop/WebinarBooth 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. These are free and open to all undergraduate and graduate students, and the public.Thesis 101 Seminar 1: Researching the Literature with Steve Brantley will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 21 in Room 4450 of the library.Thesis 101 Seminar 2: Citation Management Software with Kirstin Duffin will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 in Room 4450 of the library.Thesis 101 Seminar 3: Presenting Your Thesis with Ellen Corrigan will be offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 5 and again from 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 7 in Witters Conference Room 4440 of the library.Register for the free seminars at https://booth.eiu.edu/thesisreg.For more information contact Steve Brantley, head of Reference Services, at 581-7542 or jsbrantley@eiu.edu.
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MR. MARMALADE, by Noah Haidle | MR. MARMALADE
By Noah Haidle
February 28 - March 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
March 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Black Box Theatre
Tickets $13/$11/$5
Directed by PeggyRae Johnson
A very black comedy from one of America's smartest young playwrights about four-year-old Lucy and her imaginary friend, a criminal gangster named Mr. Marmalade. Not suitable for children. "…exhilarating…alternately hilarious and heartbreaking…through the alchemy of Haidle's scintillating style." —The New Yorker. "Haidle's fertile imagination has produced a world in which…reality and fantasy collide and intertwine…[A] roller-coaster saga…MR. MARMALADE marks its author…as a name to watch in the future…Haidle has the courage of his convictions, which he has demonstrated in a mature and accomplished play…extraordinary…" —L. A. Times
“Mr. Marmalade” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Community | Current Students | Doudna Fine Arts Center | Faculty | Prospective Students | Theatre Arts Department
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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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Army Health Profession Information Brief | Interested in attending Medical, Dental, Veterinarian School or one of the numerous Health Care Fields? Army Health Care Professional are presenting an information brief on the campus of EIU to discuss various medical scholarships and career opportunities with the United States Army. Find out how to apply for Full-Tuition Scholarships in the Medical Fields. Students interested in the following fields/schools should attend:
Medical School
Dental School
Veterinarian School
Optometry
Clinical Psychology
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physician Assistants
Registered Dietitians
Date: Friday March 1st
Time: 3PM
Location: Life Science Building, Room 3080
Tags: Academic/Event Scheduling | Admissions | Alumni | Career Services | College of Health and Human Services | Community | Conferences/Meetings | Current Students | Faculty | General Studies Degree | Graduate School | Health Education Resource Center | Kinesiology and Sports Studies | Lectures/Seminars | Military Science/ROTC | Office of Student Programs | Political Science | Prospective Students | Student Life Office | TotalEIU | Veterans Affairs -
MR. MARMALADE, by Noah Haidle |
MR. MARMALADE
By Noah Haidle
February 28 - March 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
March 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Black Box Theatre
Tickets $13/$11/$5
Directed by PeggyRae Johnson
A very black comedy from one of America's smartest young playwrights about four-year-old Lucy and her imaginary friend, a criminal gangster named Mr. Marmalade. Not suitable for children. "…exhilarating…alternately hilarious and heartbreaking…through the alchemy of Haidle's scintillating style." —The New Yorker. "Haidle's fertile imagination has produced a world in which…reality and fantasy collide and intertwine…[A] roller-coaster saga…MR. MARMALADE marks its author…as a name to watch in the future…Haidle has the courage of his convictions, which he has demonstrated in a mature and accomplished play…extraordinary…" —L. A. Times
“Mr. Marmalade” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Community | Current Students | Doudna Fine Arts Center | Faculty | Prospective Students | Theatre Arts Department
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MR. MARMALADE, by Noah Haidle |
MR. MARMALADE
By Noah Haidle
February 28 - March 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
March 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Black Box Theatre
Tickets $13/$11/$5
Directed by PeggyRae Johnson
A very black comedy from one of America's smartest young playwrights about four-year-old Lucy and her imaginary friend, a criminal gangster named Mr. Marmalade. Not suitable for children. "…exhilarating…alternately hilarious and heartbreaking…through the alchemy of Haidle's scintillating style." —The New Yorker. "Haidle's fertile imagination has produced a world in which…reality and fantasy collide and intertwine…[A] roller-coaster saga…MR. MARMALADE marks its author…as a name to watch in the future…Haidle has the courage of his convictions, which he has demonstrated in a mature and accomplished play…extraordinary…" —L. A. Times
“Mr. Marmalade” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Community | Current Students | Doudna Fine Arts Center | Faculty | Prospective Students | Theatre Arts Department -
Booth Library exhibit: On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond |
Booth Library will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, as well as examine current and future space exploration, in “On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond.” The exhibit will be on display from Jan. 17 through May 31, 2019.
“On the Shoulders of Giants” will include a look at several of the Apollo missions, with a focus on Apollo 11, the lunar landing of July 20, 1969; EIU alumni connections to the space program; biographies of specific astronauts; space exploration today and in the future; female contributions to space exploration; and more.
Schools and other groups who would like to tour the exhibit are encouraged to contact Andy Cougill, aacougill@eiu.edu, or call 217-581-7548 to schedule a visit.
Related programming is planned. For more information visit the exhibit web site, https://library.eiu.edu/exhibits/space.
The exhibit may be viewed any time the library is open. Booth Library’s regular hours are 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to midnight Sunday.
Tags: Alumni | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Prospective Students
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One Giant Leap: A Musical Celebration for the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing | This program is held in conjunction with Booth Library's spring exhibit, "On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond." For more information on the exhibit and programming series, visit https://library.eiu.edu/exhibits/space, and find Booth Library on Facebook and Twitter.
March 3, 4 p.m., “One Giant Leap: A Musical Celebration for the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing,” presented by the Eastern Symphonic Band and Concert Band, Dvorak Concert Hall, Doudna Fine Arts Center, Ticket prices are $6/$6/$5. Contact the Doudna Fine Arts Center to purchase tickets.
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MR. MARMALADE, by Noah Haidle |
MR. MARMALADE
By Noah Haidle
February 28 - March 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
March 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Black Box Theatre
Tickets $13/$11/$5
Directed by PeggyRae Johnson
A very black comedy from one of America's smartest young playwrights about four-year-old Lucy and her imaginary friend, a criminal gangster named Mr. Marmalade. Not suitable for children. "…exhilarating…alternately hilarious and heartbreaking…through the alchemy of Haidle's scintillating style." —The New Yorker. "Haidle's fertile imagination has produced a world in which…reality and fantasy collide and intertwine…[A] roller-coaster saga…MR. MARMALADE marks its author…as a name to watch in the future…Haidle has the courage of his convictions, which he has demonstrated in a mature and accomplished play…extraordinary…" —L. A. Times
“Mr. Marmalade” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Tags: Alumni | Arts and Entertainment | Community | Current Students | Doudna Fine Arts Center | Faculty | Prospective Students | Theatre Arts Department -
Booth Library exhibit: On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond |
Booth Library will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, as well as examine current and future space exploration, in “On the Shoulders of Giants: The Moon and Beyond.” The exhibit will be on display from Jan. 17 through May 31, 2019.
“On the Shoulders of Giants” will include a look at several of the Apollo missions, with a focus on Apollo 11, the lunar landing of July 20, 1969; EIU alumni connections to the space program; biographies of specific astronauts; space exploration today and in the future; female contributions to space exploration; and more.
Schools and other groups who would like to tour the exhibit are encouraged to contact Andy Cougill, aacougill@eiu.edu, or call 217-581-7548 to schedule a visit.
Related programming is planned. For more information visit the exhibit web site, https://library.eiu.edu/exhibits/space.
The exhibit may be viewed any time the library is open. Booth Library’s regular hours are 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to midnight Sunday.
Tags: Alumni | Booth Library | Community | Current Students | Faculty | Prospective Students
