Eastern will host a Graduate School Information Day at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Grand and University ballrooms of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Students can obtain information from a variety of graduate degree programs, including Eastern and other schools and universities from the Midwest. (0) comments
A theft occurred Friday from Booth Library, said the University Police Department. Kyle Doherty, 17, of Chicago, was charged with minor consumption of alcohol and resisting a peace officer after a 1:42 a.m. Saturday arrest near McAfee Gym, police said. A theft occurred Sunday at University Apartments, police said. (0) comments
The Campus Master Plan will be getting its first update in seven years and its first major overhaul in 10 years. "The current plan was originally approved in 1999 by the board," said Gary Reed, director of Facilities Planning and Management. "There was a minor revision in 2002, which addressed the new location of the proposed Renewable Energy Center on the southeast corner of campus, which was a major change at that point, but since that time we have not updated the Master Plan and it's due to be refreshed. (0) comments
Homecoming Week has come and gone, but the University Board hopes it left a lasting impression on Charleston with the results of its community service events. Throughout the week, the UB hosted several events specifically to give back. The Paws for a Cause event Tuesday asked students and community members to drop off recyclable items. (0) comments
The City Council intends to decide an electrical contract with Ameren during its regular meeting today that would allow the city to cut costs in coming years. Mayor John Inyart said City Manager Scott Smith was in charge of finding a company that would offer the best rate for Charleston. (0) comments
The names O'Brien, Lantz and Buzzard are synonymous with Eastern for the buildings that bear their names. Merv Baker knew them all. The Eastern Athletic Hall of Fame member died Saturday at the age of 92. "He knew all those guys," said Baker's son Ken, Eastern's director of student recreation. (0) comments
A 2.4-mile swim. A 112-mile bike ride. A 26.2-mile run. To some, these events only mean the grueling pain they would bring to their bodies. But to others, completing all these activities consecutively is part of a challenge known as the Ironman Triathlon. Among these few is Meghan Glow, a graduate student of science and elementary education. (0) comments