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  • 2025 Student Affairs Retreat August 4

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    Some Student Affairs Offices will be closed on Monday, August 4 for the 2025 Student Affairs Retreat. Please check before visiting in person. 

     

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  • 2025-2026 EIU Parking Permit Sales Will Open on July 21, 2025 for the 25-26 Academic Year

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    Please visit our website at  and select "Get Permits" to purchase a permit. Permits may be ordered beginning July 21, 2025.

    Fall or yearly are available online. Please note yearly permits are only offered in the fall semester.  Yearly permits include Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

    Students who plan to bring a vehicle and park on campus during parking enforcement will be required to display a valid parking permit. Students who live on campus, (including all Residential Halls, Greek Court, University Apartments, University Court) will need a valid parking permit displayed in/on their vehicle.

    Delivery 

    • All faculty/staff permits will be mailed to the campus departments. The annual 2024-2025 faculty/staff hang tag permits will remain valid until 8/31/2025.
    • Student decal permits ordered now through August 10th will be mailed to the student's permanent address via USPS (s/h fee $3). Student permits ordered August 11th and after will be mailed to the student's local mailing address. This mailing address is for the current semester and the address where students are living while attending classes. If students are not living in campus housing, they should provide/update their student mailing address in PAWS. The mailing label is created via PAWS "Personal Information" tab "Update Addresses and Phones"
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  • Doudna Fine Arts Center 2025/2026 Season Announcement

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    2025/2026 Season Announcement

    The 2025/2026 season kicks off at the end of the month! Check out everything we have in store for you below. Don't forget—we're now using a new ticketing site:  Create an account to earn points toward a free ticket and stay updated on all our events and activities throughout the year!

    Doudna Fine Arts Center - your ticket to a world of entertainment!

    Sincerely,

    Dennis Malak, Director of Programming, Publicity, & Promotions 

     
     

    ROBERT CORN-REVERE AUTHORS @ EIU 

    August 28th @ 5:00pm 

    Booth - West Reading Room

    EIU Alum, and Chief Counsel for Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Robert Corn- Revere, will discuss his recent book “The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder: The First Amendment and the Censor’s Dilemma”. 

    This event is in conjunction with the “I’m Not A Comedian... I’m Lenny Bruce” performance at the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 7:30pm. 

    Robert Corn-Revere has been a First Amendment litigator for more than four decades. He is a prominent writer, thinker, and advocate on free expression issues. In 2021, Cambridge University Press published his book, “The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder: The First Amendment and the Censor’s Dilemma,” which explores how free expression became a part of America’s identity. 

    In 2003, he successfully petitioned Governor George E. Pataki to grant the first posthumous pardon in New York history to the late comedian Lenny Bruce, who was convicted for “obscene” comedy routines. 

    You can purchase his book at go.eiu.edu/doudnatix, at our Box Office, or in person the night of the event for $30.

     

     

    I'M NOT A COMEDIAN... I'M LENNY BRUCE

    August 30th @ 7:30pm 

    The Theatre

    THIS IS INTENDED FOR A MATURE AUDIENCE 

    Many believe that Lenny Bruce was The Godfather of Comedy, who influenced such greats as Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Sarah Silverman, and Bill Maher to name just a few. What drew me to him on a personal level is that Lenny died for the very freedom of speech that so many are still struggling with today.

    During the 1960s, Lenny Bruce exposed many of the “untouchable” subjects that are in the news again now: religion, racism, immigration, xenophobia, gender inequality, sexual identity, the criminal justice system, capital punishment, bail reform, government aid, police brutality, corrupt capitalism, the opiate epidemic, marijuana legalization, censorship, and on and on. Over 50 years later, all of the issues Lenny was fighting for are still so relevant. In many ways, we’ve progressed since Lenny was with us, and in many, we have regressed.

    Tickets
    $30/$15 

    (Groups of 4+ save $5 per ticket) 

     

    CULTURAL CROSSROADS: DVOŘÁK IN AMERICA

    September 12th @ 7:30pm

    Dvorak Concert Hall 

    Featuring: 

    • The Ciompi Quartet 
    • Kenneth Kellogg, bass 
    • R. Carlos Nakai, Native flute 
    • Will Clipman, world percussion
    • Pamela Freund-Striplen,  curator/narrator/violist

    Cultural Crossroads: DvoÅ™ák in America is a live concert experience that explores the Black and Indigenous influences on DvoÅ™ák during his time in America. The program weaves original Native American melodies and moving African American Spirituals along with DvoÅ™ák’s most beloved chamber music. Short videos and imagery add to this powerful multimedia experience. Cultural Crossroads: DvoÅ™ák in America with its stellar and diverse cast of musicians is a catalyst for audience engagement as it entertains, educates, and inspires - drawn from the curiosity of a Czech composer a century ago. 

    Tickets
    $25/$20/$15 

    (Groups of 4+ save $5 per ticket) 

     

    SIX APPEAL

    September 20th @ 7:30pm

    Dvorak Concert Hall 

    IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2ND ANNUAL ACA FESTIVAL

    Six Appeal is a world-class vocal ensemble whose vibrant energy and dynamic blend bring a cappella to the forefront of live performance. They are two-time global champions of the genre after competing against nearly 200 groups from 26 different countries. Over their decade in the industry, Six Appeal has collaborated with notable artists Andy Grammer, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Thundercat. For multiple years in a row, the group has been featured at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party singing on the red carpet. Whether on the stage, sharing their knowledge with future musicians, or serenading the stars, Six Appeal continues to evolve, elevating classic songs to appeal across generations. 

    Tickets
    $25/$20/$15 

    (Groups of 4+ save $5 per ticket) 

     
     

    SHAUN BOOTHE: UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY SERIES

    October 16th @ 7:30pm 

    The Theatre

    The Unauthorized Biography Series is a celebration of greatness. As a youth speaker, Shaun Boothe has created this series not just to entertain and inform but to awaken the greatness within us all. The series is a critically acclaimed musical project that celebrates the world’s greatest cultural icons through biographical rap songs. Shaun’s work repackages historical figures through the lens of Hip-Hop. Half TED Talk, half live concert, Shaun uses music, multimedia, and motivation to deliver powerful and transformative messaging in a way that truly resonates with audiences.

    Tickets
    $25/$20/$15 

    (Groups of 4+ save $5 per ticket) 

     SCHOOL PERFORMANCE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025 @ 10 AM

    A special daytime performance will take place for school-aged children and their teachers and staff. For details and tickets, please contact the Box Office at (217) 581-3110 or doudnatix@eiu.edu. 

     

    Sponsored by:

    Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

    IMMUNITY

    JOSHUA ROMAN 

    January 24th @ 7:30pm

    The Theatre

    Immunity is an intimate musical exploration of cellist Joshua Roman’s life-altering, inspiring experience of ongoing long COVID, with music ranging from J.S. Bach to George Crumb to Caroline Shaw, as well as Roman’s own compositions. The program combines performance and storytelling into an emotional journey, as the cellist confronts the impact of the illness and the limitations that nearly ended his career, before progressing through a period of doubt, struggle, refocus, and renewal, culminating in a profound acceptance of self and a deeper connection to what’s most important in life.

    “Occasionally I get to meet an extraordinary young musician. Such is the case with Joshua Roman … To me, Joshua is one of the great exemplars of the ideal 21st-century musician. He is deeply grounded in a classical tradition and he is a fearless explorer of our world.“ – Cellist Yo-Yo Ma

    Tickets
    $25/$20/$15 

    (Groups of 4+ save $5 per ticket) 

     

    JOHN CLAYTON

    66th Annual Jazz Festival

    February 6th @ 7:30pm

    Dvorak Concert Hall

    Bassist, composer, arranger and producer John Clayton is a busy man. He is a Grammy winner with nine additional nominations and has written and/or recorded with artists such as Milt Jackson, Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Regina Carter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, McCoy Tyner, Yo–Yo Ma, and Charles Aznavour, to name only a few.

    It is John’s arrangement of the “Star Spangled Banner” that helped propel Whitney Houston in her 1990 performance at the Super Bowl (the recording went platinum). His recordings with the Clayton Brothers, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Milt Jackson, Monty Alexander, Count Basie and others are plentiful. John feels, “I’ve been guided by a village of musicians who helped me understand the humility that goes along with playing music at the highest level you can. Ray Brown used to tell me to ‘Learn how to play the bass!!’ Just take care of the music and it will take care of you.” 

    Tickets
    $25/$20/$15 

     

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  • Food Court Closure 8-4 through 8-10

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    The Food Court will be closed for staff training and deep cleaning beginning August 4th and will reopen August 11th.  

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  • Save the Date -- Fall Campus Update with President Gatrell Wednesday, September 24

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    President Gatrell will host EIU's annual Fall Update on Wednesday, September 24 in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Donuts and coffee will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the actual update beginning at 9 a.m. 

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  • Class Packets at the Panther Print & Copy Center

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    Now is the time to bring your syllabus/supplemental information/reading/class packet(s) to the Panther Print & Copy Center.  We will publish your information to your specifications, and have it available for your students to purchase in a timely manner, with no hassle to you and as little cost to the students as possible. It’s our pleasure to offer quick, courteous & accurate service to our faculty & staff, as well as the student body.  Class packets can be emailed or delivered to Panther Print & Copy Center in the Union, where they are printed and finished.  Completed packets are also sold at Panther Print & Copy Center.  If you have questions or need assistance in any way, please contact Bonita Flynn by calling (217) 581-5334, or via email at bjflynn@eiu.edu.

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  • EIU Football season tickets on sale now!

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    Season tickets for the 2025 Eastern Illinois football season are now on sale.   Tickets for Eastern Illinois Faculty & Staff members may be purchased for the season.  The cost is $90 per person for the season.  Apply Code: EIUSTAFF when at the checkout page.

    To purchase simply click on this link -  and you can select tickets.  Reserved tickets are in Sections D & E.   General admission season tickets may be purchased in sections F & G.

    Once you complete the order tickets will be emailed to you as digital tickets and it will give you a way to log into the system and download them to your phone.

    2025 EIU Football Season Dates / Opponents / Times

    August 28 vs. Dayton at 6 pm

    September 13 vs Illinois State at 2 pm

    October 4 vs Tennessee State at 2 pm

    October 11 vs Gardner-Webb at 2 pm (Homecoming)

    November 1 vs UT Martin at 2 pm (Family Weekend)

    November 8 vs Tennessee Tech at 12 pm (Senior Day)

    You can also renew or purchase season tickets through the EIU website by selecting the ticket link and then either renew season tickets (returning faculty/staff with previous season tickets) or purchase new season tickets.

    Season tickets will be on sale until Thursday, September 11 for the 2025 season.

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  • STUDENT INSURANCE WAIVER INFORMATION

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    Student Insurance provides the student worldwide protection, 24 hours a day. The Plan has a $100 deductible per diagnosis and pays up to 70% of eligible expenses for physician and hospital expenses, lab and x-ray, surgery, ambulance transport, physical therapy, maternity expenses, mental health, and substance abuse issues. The Student Insurance plan covers prescriptions prescribed by SBL-EIU Student Medical Clinic Providers that are provided by Prairie Medical Pharmacy.                                        

    Unlike an HMO or PPO, the Plan does not have a network, giving students a choice in their care and provides coverage for treatment the student receives while they are at home, at school, and wherever they may travel. When you have other insurance, the Plan coordinates with the primary carrier. Student Insurance is an economical way to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses when family health plans do not cover 100% of medical costs because of deductibles, co-payment amounts, limitations on specific benefits, and out-of-network penalties. The Student Insurance Plan complements the family health plan. Most students find it beneficial to carry both, particularly if the family plan has a deductible and/or coinsurance.

    You can find more information about the Plan at or by contacting our office at 217-581-5290. There are 2 short videos on the website that do a nice job of explaining all about the Plan.

    The Fall 2025 Student Insurance fee will be automatically assessed to students enrolled in an on-campus program taking 9 or more hours; graduate assistants under contract to the University; and international students enrolled in an on-campus program taking 3 or more hours.

    Students wishing to waive the Student Insurance Plan must complete the Waiver Form available under the “My Health” tab in the students PAWS account. Student athletes and members of the Cheer Team are not allowed to waive the Student insurance. The deadline to waive coverage for the Fall 2025 semester is September 08, 2025.

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  • PART-TIME STUDENT INSURANCE FOR PART-TIME, ONLINE AND OFF CAMPUS STUDENTS

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    Student Insurance provides the student worldwide protection 24 hours a day.  The Plan has a $100 deductible per diagnosis and pays up to 70% of eligible expenses for physician and hospital expenses, lab and x-ray, surgery, ambulance transport, physical therapy, maternity expenses, mental health, and substance abuse issues. The Student Insurance plan covers prescriptions prescribed by SBL-EIU Student Medical Clinic Providers that are provided by Prairie Medical Pharmacy.

    Unlike an HMO or PPO, the Plan does not have a network, giving students a choice in their care and provides coverage for treatment the student receives while they are at home, at school, and wherever they may travel. 

    Student Insurance is an economical way to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses when family health plans do not cover 100% of medical costs because of deductibles, co-payment amounts, limitations on specific benefits, and out-of network penalties.  The Student Insurance Plan complements the family health plan.  Most students find it beneficial to carry both, particularly if the family plan has a deductible and/or coinsurance.

    You can find more information about the Plan at  or by contacting our office at 217-581-5290. There are 2 short videos on the website that do a nice job of explaining all about the Plan.

    Fall 2025 semester students enrolled in 5 or more hours (any program format), are eligible for coverage. Please note, students enrolled in an on-campus program taking 9 or more hours are automatically billed for coverage.

    Students wishing to enroll in the Student Insurance Plan must complete the Enrollment Form, available under the “My Health” tab in the students PAWS account. The deadline to enroll in the Plan is September 08, 2025. The cost of the coverage is $120.00.

     

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  • EIU and City of Charleston Consumer Confidence Report (Water Reports)

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    As per EPA and other guidelines, please see the following:

    This news item will remain active until August 15, 2025. The links to the reports will remain on appropriate areas of the EIU website until the 2026 reports replace them next year.

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  • Honorary Degree Nominations Invited -- Due September 1, 2025

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    As outlined in IGP #52 [/auditing/igp/52], nominations for honorary degrees are welcome and should be submitted in writing with appropriate supporting materials via an email to cmhutchison@eiu.edu. The criteria for nomination and selection requires nominees/recipients to “…have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in such areas as education, public service, research, humanities, business, or the professions. In exceptional circumstances, honorary degrees may be awarded to persons who, though they have not achieved national or statewide recognition, have made an especially outstanding and significant contribution to the University or higher education.” The deadline for email submission is Monday, September 1.

    For more information, visit the IGP or email Cindy Hutchison at cmhutchison@eiu.edu

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  • Food Court Summer Hours Begin May 14

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    University Food Court – Summer Hours Starting May 14

    Beginning May 14, the University Food Court will operate on summer hours:

    • Open Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

    • Closed Friday–Sunday

    Please note: The Food Court will also be closed on Memorial Day.

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