eSports at EIU
The enthusiasm behind computer and console gaming is backed by a robust global gaming community, which drives more than $43 billion in worldwide revenue annually. Because of its widespread popularity and influence, universities like Eastern are embracing the unique eSports audience by creating a dedicated campus space where gamers and gaming enthusiasts can gather and interact as part of a broader student engagement experience.
eSports Arena
The EIU eSports arena is proudly housed and maintained in the Student Recreation Center in Room 2710 located in Lantz Arena. The arena is free to all full-time on-campus students.
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eSports Equipment Hardware
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Equipment available to students in the arena includes:
- 13 MSI Infinite X Plus 9SD 273US Core i7 9700K 3.6 GHz - 16 GB machines with gaming monitors
- 12 Spawn Gaming Chairs and computer stations
- Two 55" Samsung Flat Screen TVs
- Two Nintendo Switches
- X-Box One X
- Playstation 4
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eSports Recognized Student Organization (RSO)
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The purpose of the eSports RSO at Eastern Illinois University is to give students the opportunity to compete in certain video games at a collegiate level with outside organizations, other universities, and tournaments.
To learn more about the eSports RSO at EIU, titles that they compete in, and how you can join a competitive team please visit the EIU eSports RSO page and contact one of the Executive Board Members. -
eSports Scholarships
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Eastern Illinois University offers one-of-a-kind "Level Up" scholarships for eSports enthusiasts who have the potential to lead and contribute to the eSports community. We are looking for individuals who can compete and contribute to a healthy and positive gaming environment in our registered student organizations and in our eSports arena. If selected, these scholarships increase each year as faculty advisors affirm the recipients' commitment to contributing to the eSports community in leadership, coaching, mentorship, sportsmanship, and peer support.
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Learn More about eSports
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Still have questions about eSports? Check out this document put together by Ian McCormack, EIU instructor in Digital Media. Also feel free to contact one of the eSports club advisors below.
Ian Mccormack
immccormack@eiu.edu
Dr. Gabriel Grant
gjgrant@eiu.edu
