EIU will once again partner with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer COVID tests for students, faculty, staff, annuitants, and the local
community. Drive-through and walk-up options will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 12.
EIU’s masking policy mandates all individuals on campus to appropriately wear a clean cloth or disposable face mask while on campus. Participants must bring their own mask(s), as additional masks will not be provided.
What else to bring:
The Faculty Development and Innovation Center (FDIC) has scheduled the following webinars for January 2021. Go to http://eiu.gosignmeup.com for more information and to register.
Wednesday, January 13, 9:00-9:45 am
Making the Grade: A Beginner’s Guide to the D2L Gradebook
Facilitator: Jeff Cranstoun
Thursday, January 14, 2:00-2:45 pm
Above the Grade: Tips and Tricks for Experienced D2L Gradebook Users
Facilitator: Jeff Cranstoun
Wednesday, January 20, 10:00-11:00 am
Knowmia @ EIU: Getting Started
Facilitator: Jenna Wismer, Knowmia
Thursday, January 21, 2:00-2:45 pm
Engaging students online: Conducting effective asynchronous online discussions
Facilitator: Lu Ding
Thursday, January 28, 12:30-1:15 pm
Faculty Commons, Highlights (and Lowlights) from the Fall
Facilitators: Newton Key and Michael Gillespie
A beta release of LockDown Browser for Chromebook is now available for quizzes/exams delivered in D2L Brightspace. This version of the LockDown Browser Chromebook extension also supports Respondus Monitor. For more information, go to https://www.eiu.edu/respondus.
The U.S. Poet Laureate will read from her book, “An American Sunrise,” during a special virtual event on Jan. 30. The program is part of EIU Booth Library’s Big Read program.
Joy Harjo will present the program at 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The program is free and open to the public (all that is needed to participate is access to a web browser; no special software is required). Harjo, a member of the Mvskoke/Creek, will read from “An American Sunrise” and participate in a moderated Q+A discussion. More information and a link to participate is available at https://www.eiu.edu/booth/bigread/program.php.
Harjo’s program is sponsored by Booth Library, the Broward County Library (Florida), Broward Public Library Foundation Inc., and Florida Center for the Book. The event is part of the annual Lions in Winter festival sponsored by the EIU Department of English.
For more information visit https://castle.eiu.edu/boothnews/2020/11/11/nea-big-read-a-conversation-with-joy-harjo/.
IGP #37 -- Medical Clearance After Absence Due to Illness or Injury (https://castle.eiu.edu/auditing/037.php) was recently revised with the approval of the president. Please take time to review the changes.
In
an effort to streamline processes and improve data integrity, Business Affairs
Operations, Human Resources, and the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity
recently collaborated to convert the current paper Personnel Authorization
Request (PAR) process to an online web-based process. This process will go
live January 11, 2021. At that time, paper PAR forms will no longer be
accepted.
This
new process will create the ability to submit and approve PAR requests
electronically (via pc, smartphone, or tablet), and will route requests to the
appropriate approvers automatically. While there will be no changes to the type
of data collected on the forms, there will be some changes regarding how to
access the forms.
You can access the PAR Online application and approval process thru the PAR Dashboard
using this link https://castletest.eiu.edu/busoffapps/apps/boapp_login.php?fid=par. Links will also be available through the HumanResources web page.
Every year the Intercollegiate Broadcast System (IBS) is proud to honor the best and the brightest among college and high school media.
In the category of Best Specialty Music Show, the Fogerty Radio Special is one of the finalists. It aired on Hit-Mix 88.9 WEIU FM Radio on March 7, 2020. It was produced in conjunction with a pledge show on WEIU-TV which aired at the same time. The students involved were 2020 graduate Katelyn Eddington (Journalism/Golconda, IL), Senior Randall Becker (Accounting/Essex, IL) and 2020 graduate Nate Carlson (Television & Video Production/Palatine, IL).
The 2021 Awards Ceremonies will held during the 81st Annual IBS International Media Conference in March 2021.
The spring Job & Internship Virtual Fair will be held through Handshake from 1 pm -7 pm on Thursday, February 18. Please share with your students, in your departmental newsletters, and other channels you utilize. Underclassmen are also highly encouraged to participate. As a faculty member, you are welcome to create a “student” account in Handshake to view employers, job listings, events, etc. Go to app.joinhandshake.com to get started!
Unlike our traditional fairs, students will need to do some
pre-planning steps BEFORE the
fair:
Should I participate as an undecided major or underclassmen? YES! Locate employers that are hosting 30 minute group sessions. This will be a less intimidating process than the in-person fair and a great way to start exploring opportunities now.
All students can review suggested tips at: https://learn.joinhandshake.com/students/attending-a-virtual-career-fair-here-are-10-tips-you-need-to-know/.
Check out how a virtual fair will work in this video! https://learn.joinhandshake.com/students/handshake-virtual-career-fairs-video-introduction/
All EIU faculty members, staff, and students now have a fully licensed Knowmia account acquired via the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER). Techsmith Knowmia is a video creation and sharing platform that helps maximize student engagement. You now have access to:
Log in to your EIU Knowmia account: http://eiu.knowmia.com
Learn more about Knowmia: https://www.eiu.edu/knowmia
Webinars:
EIU Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the following webinars presented by our TechSmith Education Customer Success Manager:
To register for the webinars and for more information, go to http://eiu.gosignmeup.com.
Career Services is kicking off the 2nd semester of our virtual Employer Showcase series. Students have the opportunity to hear from successful individuals from a variety of industries. Many are EIU alums! Each speaker will share their story including what they studied, their career path, what they learned, and tips they have for students. This is a great way for students to make professional connections and also to explore career options they may have not considered for their major! In addition to the presentation, students will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Students (and faculty) can sign up in Handshake. A Zoom invitation link will be sent to participants. View the schedule of showcase sessions at: https://www.eiu.edu/careers/events.php
The Accounting Office at Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a full-time Accountant I position. Responsibilities include accounting and financial reporting for University Advancement, maintaining accurate gift information, approve invoices for Accounts Payable and process utility payments. Candidates should be self-starters; possess a positive attitude; have excellent customer service skills; and have excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail.
Qualified candidates should have one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years:
A. 1. Work
experience and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field
B. 2. College
course work and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field including
12 semester hours in accounting.
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Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals 18
months
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90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24
months)
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Bachelors’ Degree or higher (120 semester hours)
equals three (3) years (36 months)
Qualified candidates
will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination. To apply, please submit an application,
resume, three business references, and transcripts online at: https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/application/login.php. Deadline for application is January 22, 2021. AA/EEOE
2020 Year in Review This past year is one many will not forget. But looking past the obstacles in 2020, Eastern Illinois University had a lot to celebrate during its 125th anniversary year. Our students, faculty, staff and alumni met unique challenges head on and continued to make EIU successful as we enter 2021. Here are some of the most notable accomplishments from the past year: |
· EIU has a rich tradition during its 125 years in higher education. We looked back at some key moments in the 2020 summer edition of Forever EIU, the alumni magazine. We also have a timeline HERE. · University enrollment on the rise again with a 10.5% increase. · EIU growth highlighted by the new Gail & Richard Lumpkin School of Nursing. · EIU recognized as top 12 online college in America. · Alumni Association recognizes nine alumni with awards. · 25 seniors received the 2020 Distinguished Senior Awards. · New campus leaders were named in the College of Education and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. EIU also named new vice presidents for Student Affairs and Business Affairs. · Alumni from all over the country served on the frontlines to battle COVID-19. We wrote about some of them HERE. · Alumni and friends of the university donated to various campus needs in 2020. You can make gifts online HERE. · Students continued to serve by volunteering their time to campus and community initiatives, including making more than 700 fleece blankets for One Stop Community Christmas. |
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Romo to be inducted into College Football HOF Tony Romo ex '03 will be the first EIU player to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. A First Team All-American and Walter Payton Award winner in 2002, Romo became the first three-time Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year in league history. Learn more HERE. |
Alumni business directory Attention EIU alumni business owners! Fill out this FORM for an opportunity to be included in our directory of alumni-owned businesses. |
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Leave your legacy Have you been contemplating how you want to leave your legacy? We welcome an opportunity to visit with you. Bequests, gifts of stock, IRA distributions and other planned gifts offer you the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of EIU students. Contact the Office of University Development at 217-581-3313. |
EIU Alumni in the news ... |
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Tim Manning '93 was named
by president-elect Joe Biden as supply coordinator to the COVID-19 response
team. He has most recently been an advisor and executive with the
Pacific Disaster Center. Read more HERE. |
Leigh Robinson '95, principal at East Alton Wood River High School, was named Southwest Illinois Secondary Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association. Read more HERE. |
Larry Smith ex ’91 was named main co-anchor for LEX 18 News in Lexington, Ky. Smith, a 2002 EIU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus, has previously worked for major networks CNN and HLN. Read more HERE. |
You are invited to participate in the Eastern Reads Experience for the EIU community. We will discuss Ijeoma Oluo's best-selling book, So You Want To Talk About Race (Seal Press, 2019). The conversations will take place via Zoom and will be facilitated by members of the university faculty, staff and administration. For those who participate we will meet once a week for 4 weeks for a 60 minute conversation. Those interested in engaging in this important and critical conversation will be responsible for securing their own copy of this book, which is available in our Book Store.
It is our hope that the book will inspire a productive dialog about the racism and white privilege at our institution, in our community, and our country. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join.
Below are the options:
Mondays (2/1, 2/8, 2/15, and 2/22) from 9-10am
Tuesdays (2/2, 2/9, 2/16, and 2/23) from 9-10am
Wednesdays (2/3, 2/10, 2/17, and 2/24) from 6-7pm
Thursdays (2/4, 2/11, 2/18, and 2/25) from 12-1pm
Each session is limited to 20 participants. Register using the link below:
“Wow, you have a great voice!” How many times have you heard that? Or maybe you listen to your favorite audiobooks, commercials, or cartoon characters and think, “I could do that!”
Explore the voiceover industry with your instructor, a professional, working voice actor from Voices For All. Discover current trends in the industry and how they make it easy and affordable for just about anyone to get involved. You’ll learn about different types of voiceovers and the tools you’ll need to find success. Your instructor will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You’ll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later. One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/ooo Must 18 or over.
You will have a one-on-one session with a voice coach over Zoom. Cost is $49. Register at https://sce.eiu.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=21SPVOICE. You will be contacted by a coach to set up your time.
A reminder to students, faculty and staff that you are invited to
participate in EIU's ongoing series of the Eastern Reads Experience. This
semester participants will discuss Ijeoma Oluo's best-selling book, So You Want To Talk
About Race (Seal Press, 2019). The conversations will take place via Zoom and
will be facilitated by members of the university faculty, staff and
administration. The discussion groups will meet once a week for 4 weeks for a
60 minute conversation. Participants will be responsible for securing
their own copy of the book, available in the EIU bookstore and online outlets.
Below are the discussion session options:
Each session is limited to 20 participants. Register using the link: go.eiu.edu/SP21EIUReads.
Eastern Illinois University is seeking qualified
applicants for the position of Graphic Designer Associate – Education and
Design Specialist at the Tarble Art’s Center. This position will manage Tarble’s Design Lab which is an innovative
industry resource that highlights EIU’s Department of Art and Design and the
Graphic Design Program.
Duties will include:
Required qualifications for this position are:
A.
Credit for progressively more advanced college or
art-school course work that would lead to a major in graphic/visual arts
communication and/or design.
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60 semester hours equals 12 months
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90 semester hours equals 24 months
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120 semester hours or a Bachelor’s Degree equals 36
months
B.
Work experience and/or on-the-job training that
provided knowledge of progressively more advanced, generally accepted
principles, theories, practices, and methods used in graphic designs and their
applications to visual communications problems that are comparable to the
training provided in programs such as graphic/visual arts communication and/or
design.
AND
Note: A Master’s Degree in visual design, with
emphasis in visual arts communication or a closely related field, meets all minimum acceptable
qualifications for the Graphic Designer Associate level of this series.
The Civil Service Examination for this classification is a
credentials assessment. No participation
other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified
applicants.
AA/EEOE
To support local non-profits, the Civic Engagement & Volunteerism Office is hosting a two-week donation drive each month to collect specific items needed to serve our community. This month from January 18 to 29, the office is promoting awareness of Standing Stone Community Center, a local food pantry and resale store that serves Coles County. Give back to our surrounding community during this cold season by donating high priority items which include canned and boxed food, toiletries, and soap. Donations can be dropped off in the Civic Engagement & Volunteerism Office at 3065 MLK Jr. Union.
Nominations are being sought for Eastern Illinois University's 2021 Faculty Laureate award, which recognizes a faculty member for excellence in supporting the general education curriculum.
Nominees must be current full-time members of EIU's teaching faculty (Unit A and Unit B faculty; department chairpersons are also eligible) and must have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence in the general education curriculum.
Details about the nomination process are available at https://www.eiu.edu/acaffair/laureate.php.
Nominations and supporting materials deadline has been extended to 4 p.m. Friday, March 22nd, either in a single PDF file or in hard copy, to Cindy Hutchison, Academic Affairs; 1020 Old Main; cmhutchison@eiu.edu.
Eastern Illinois University students who have used Booth Library resources to enhance their research are encouraged to enter the library’s Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity program.
The program is open to all Eastern Illinois University students. Cash prizes of up to $300 will be awarded, in addition to certificates of recognition.
The student entry may be a written work, art piece, exhibit, musical work, documentary, performance or another format.
The 2021 guidelines can be found on Booth Library’s website at https://library.eiu.edu/awardsforexcellence/. All entries must be submitted electronically through EIU’s scholarship portal, https://eiu.academicworks.com/.
The deadline to enter is March 22. Recipients will be selected by April 1, and the winners will be honored during the Virtual Student Research and Creativity Discovery Conference on April 9. Works submitted for competition must have been completed within the last 12 months.
Selected entries will become a part of Booth Library’s Student Research and Creativity Collection.
Greetings, lifelong learners! Don't miss out on these free, thought-provoking learning events, delivered right to your phone or computer via EIU's Academy of Lifelong Learning!
The spring Program Guide is available at http://online.anyflip.com/hevxd/jdam/mobile/index.html.
Printed
copies of the Program Guide are now available at 1420 Buzzard Hall on campus,
area public libraries, the YMCA and many other locations.
The Faculty Development and Innovation Center (FDIC) has scheduled the following webinars for February 2021. Go to http://eiu.gosignmeup.com for more information and to register.
Eastern Illinois University’s Health and Counseling Services is seeking qualified candidates for a half time (50%) Medical Technologist I position.
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, have graduated from an accredited program for Medical Laboratory Scientists and be board certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent agency.
Responsibilities include: Specimen collection and processing, moderately complex testing (both qualitative and quantitative), and proper documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Preference will be given to candidates with EMR experience. This is a part-time, 9.5-month position. Qualified candidates must be an Illinois resident. The Civil Service Examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants.
To apply, please submit application, transcripts, and certification online at https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/application/login.php. Applications must be submitted by February 12, 2021 to ensure consideration. AA/EEOE
Culinary Worker III (Cook)
Eastern Illinois University’s Panther Dining is seeking
candidates for a Culinary Worker III (Cook). Minimum qualifications include: One (1) year
of experience in food service cooking in a commercial setting that is
comparable to that described in the lower level of this series. Starting pay is $15.68/hour with pay increases
after six months and after one year.
Qualified candidates will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination. To apply, you may submit a completed application and resume online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php . Applications must be submitted by February 5, 2021 to ensure consideration.
Food Service
Sanitation Laborer
Eastern Illinois University’s Panther Dining is seeking a
Food Service Sanitation Laborer. Starting
pay is $15.68/hour with pay increases after six months and after one year.
Qualified candidates will be required to pass a Civil Service Examination. To apply, you may submit a completed application and resume online at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php . Applications must be submitted by February 5, 2021 to ensure consideration.
2142 Old Main
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-7400
Fax: 217-581-8444
jdreinhart@eiu.edu