Spring permits are available online. Please visit our website at eiuparking.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal and select "Get Permits" to purchase your permit.

• Please note that yearly permits are only offered in the fall semester.  Students, faculty, and staff who plan to park on campus during parking enforcement will be required to display a valid parking permit. If you live on campus (including all Residential Halls, Greek Court, University Apartments, University Court) your vehicle will need a valid parking permit displayed.
  • Faculty/staff permits may be purchased through payroll deduction or credit/debit cards at this link. They will be distributed via campus mail to your campus department address. As stated in the parking rules and regulations, no one is eligible to purchase a permit if they owe parking fines. Please check your EIU email for fine invoices or other communications regarding parking. 
  • Student permits ordered will be mailed to the student’s local or campus address. If you are not living in campus housing, please make sure your local address is updated on PAWS. Students may bill their student account, or credit/debit cards are accepted online.

Parking Lot Map/Information and 2026 Changes may be found by visiting eiu.edu/police/parkingareas.

The regular student lots will not be enforced until Tuesday, January 20, 2026. 

Join us on Tuesdays and Fridays at Noon for Yoga for Every Body!  No experience necessary, all skill levels welcome, just bring a mat.  If you don't have a mat we have some extras to share.  What a a great way to kick off those New Year's resolutions!

EIU President Jay Gatrell will host the University's Spring Update Tuesday, January 27. Coffee and donuts will be served in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Concourse between 8 and 8:30 a.m. with the update beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Dvorak Concert Hall.

WEIU will broadcast the event on its YouTube live streaming page for those unable to attend in person. 

Win $1,000: Submit Your Art to Booth Library’s 75th Anniversary Showcase

In honor of its 75th anniversary, the Mary J. Booth Library invites Eastern Illinois University students and recent graduates to submit original works of art that celebrate the people, places, voices, and lived experiences of Central Illinois. This initiative will expand Booth Library’s permanent public art collection while spotlighting regional identity and student creativity. 

-Works of merit will be exhibited in a Spring 2026 showcase.
-From the exhibited works, the First Place Winner and Honorable Mentions will be jury-selected.
-1 First Place winner will receive a $1,000 prize and will have their work permanently installed in Booth Library.
-Up to 4 Honorable Mentions will receive $100 each.

Key Details:
Eligibility: Open to all current EIU students and recent alumni (graduated Spring 2023 or later).
Accepted Formats: 2D & 3D works in any medium suitable for wall mounting (no free-standing pieces can be accepted).
Deadline: January 16, 2026.
Submit via: https://tarbleartscenter.slideroom.com/#/login/program/86486

Works must be original and produced in their entirety by an individual artist. AI-assisted, AI-derived, and AI-generated works are ineligible for submission. Artists may submit up to 3 works for consideration.   Earn recognition for your creativity and talent! 

Full details and submission instructions at:  https://tarbleartscenter.slideroom.com/#/login/program/86486 

Questions? Please contact us at booth@eiu.edu. 

Booth Library's public hours have been posted for Spring.

Please visit eiu.edu/booth/hours for the hours for each day, including holiday-related closures.

In accordance with the 2022-2026 EIU-UPI Unit A agreement, Summer Research and Creative Activity Awards are available this year. The awards are for research and creative activity projects conducted between the end of the spring semester and August 31, 2026 by tenured/tenure track faculty in Bargaining Unit A. Awards of $5,000 each in the form of personal services payments will be granted. 

Faculty who wish to apply for funding should apply no later than noon on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. To obtain a copy of the application materials, please visit our website: eiu.edu/grants. Applicants should be sure to use the most current application forms. Researchers who have previously received a Summer Research and Creative Activity Award should make sure all reports are on file in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at eiugrants@eiu.edu or (217) 581-2125.

The Eastern Illinois University community is invited to attend a Celebration of Life honoring Tania Lacora Ward on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST in the Grand Ballroom, Martin Luther King Jr. Union.

This service will be a time of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude for Tania’s life, legacy, and the profound impact she had on the EIU community and beyond. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends are welcome to attend.

This fun session provides tips, tricks, and activities that allow us to find what's best for our personal self-care. Prioritizing ourselves and continuously taking care of our well-being will set students up for success! We'll be located in the MLK Jr Student Union's Arcola/Tuscola Room (3rd floor) January 27 from 5 to 6 p.m.!

Don't stop stressing! Stress is a part of our everyday lives. Come learn skills and strategies to help you manage your stress levels. We'll chat about time management, self-care, mindfulness, and much more! We'll be in the MLK Jr. Student Union's Effingham room starting at 4 p.m. January 21!

This semester we're taking the program to you! Learn about tips to becoming accustomed to college life! We'll see you at the MLK Jr Student Union Food court tabling from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. January 23!

Immunity

Join the HERC for the return of our popular Self-Care corner series! Join our Mental Health GA for check ins on how to help improve your mental health and take care of yourself during stressful times. We will be located in the Taylor Hall Breezeway from 11 a.m. to noon January 30!

Join the HERC to talk about sleep habits including tips and tricks for a good night's rest. We'll be at the MLK Jr. Student Union Food Court table Tusday, January 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.!

Come table with us to learn about our first Healthy Cooking event titled Cold Weather Comfort Cooking! Warm up with a classic comfort meal. Learn how to make a flavorful tomato soup and crisp grilled cheese using simple, wholesome ingredients—perfect for chilly winter days. We'll be in the MLK Jr Student Union from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. January 28.

This presentation focuses on sleep habits including tips and tricks for a good night's rest. Meet at the First Gen Hub (McAfee 2611) from 4 to 5 p.m. January 28!

Bystander Intervention is recognizing a potentially harmful situation or interaction and choosing to respond in a way that could positively influence the outcome. Come talk to HERC staff during our tabling event to learn more about how you can be an active bystander and help your fellow panthers! Come see us on January 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MLK Jr Student Union Food Court table!

This Wednesday, January 28 HERC presentation focuses on sleep habits including tips and tricks for a good night's rest. Meet at the MLK Jr. Student Union's Charleston/Mattoon room (3rd floor) from 4 to 5 p.m.!

Please join HERC staff in the MLK Jr. Student Union's Arcola/Tuscola Room from 5 to 6 p.m. January 29 for our mindfulness program. Learn tips and tricks to be more mindful and improve your mental health when stressed.

Bystander Intervention is recognizing a potentially harmful situation or interaction and choosing to respond in a way that could positively influence the outcome. Come to our presentation to learn more about how you can be an active bystander and help your fellow Panthers! We will be in the MLK Jr Union's Charleston/Mattoon Room (3rd floor) on January 29 at 5 p.m.!

Join HERC staff as we cover all things sexual health. During this particular tabling event, we'll be talking about condom usage and our upcoming rubber lovers event! On February 3 we will be tabling from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Union!

This interactive presentation educates students on condom use and other healthy sexual behaviors. Those who attend become rubber lovers and can obtain a free sex packet! Join us on February 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the MLK Jr Student Union's Charleston/Mattoon Room!

The Art of Belonging is a one-hour workshop that brings people together with “connecting through colors” activities. Program participants have a chance to explore and grow their creative intelligence as they discover how color can express and reflect moods and emotions. This event will take place in the MLK Jr Student Union Effingham Room February 4 at 5 p.m.!!