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A memorial service for the late Jacqueline Moore is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday in Lantz Arena. Moore died late Wednesday at the age of 28 after collapsing while working out. Coles County Coroner Ed Schniers confirmed that Moore died at 9:44 p.m. Wednesday after being rushed to Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. (1) comment
The original "King Kong" of 1933, the "Ghostbusters" of 1984 and "James and the Giant Peach" of 1996 all use stop-motion techniques. And now children aged 11 to 15 have the opportunity to build their own stop motion short film. A free stop-motion animation film-making workshop will be from 10 a. (0) comments
National Book Award recipient Tim O'Brien will present the third annual James Jones Lecture at 7 p.m. today in the Black Box Theater of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. "We are thrilled to be able to bring Tim O'Brien to our campus and to the community. He's simply a tremendous writer," said Dana Ringuette, chair of the Eastern English Department, in a press release. (0) comments
Kappa Alpha Psi and Alpha Tau Omega will let you paste and color some cheer for children at St. Jude Children's Hospital. The two fraternities have been and will be accepting money and clothing donations for the hospital from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday and again today in Coleman Hall. (0) comments
Ian Winston was crowned the title of "Essence of a Man" following the competition Thursday night. "To me having the title 'Essence of a Man' means to be a role model and to pave the way for many to come," Winston said. The 2009 competition "Essence of a Man" focused on the theme "The Man Below the Surface. (0) comments
Giving is made easy by payroll deductions. Once a year, the campaign allows state and university employees and retirees to contribute to participating charities through payroll deductions or a one-time donation. State and University Employees Combined Appeal raises funds to help support charities that benefit the state of Illinois and around the world, said Karla Sanders, director of the Center for Academic Support and Achievement. (0) comments
Episode one of "Sesame Street" premiered on Nov. 10, 1969. Forty years later, "Sesame Street" has been broadcasted in 125 countries, has won 118 Emmys and is still widely considered the most popular children's series on TV. An estimated 77 million Americans watched the series as children. (1) comment
In the past, edible wild plants were used as a main form of nourishment and to cure illnesses. But the knowledge of gathering these plants has been lost. Faculty members met Thursday in the Rathskeller Loft of the 7th Street Underground to attend "Eating Wild," a Healthy Lifestyles program. (0) comments
For many high school students and their parents, the transition into adulthood can be challenging, but for many disabled students across the state, the challenge can be multiplied. Eastern's Office of Disability Services, the Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education and Lake Land College are hoping to address some of these trials today during the Disability Awareness Day conference, by putting a focus on transitions into adulthood. (0) comments
At least one local student will not have to fret about the Illinois lawmakers' ongoing search to find funds for the Monetary Award Program. And at least 500 students in Charleston and Mattoon have taken unique action to try and ease those concerns. Confused? Don't be. (0) comments
Flashes from cameras lit up the dark corners of Greek Court Thursday night. Members from Greek Court Council and the Student Government continued their efforts to promote safety by taking photos of problem areas they found from last month's safety walks. Jessica Montgomery, the president of the Greek Court Council, walked around Greek Court with Mark Olendzki, student vice president for student affairs, and other members of the Student Government to document areas of concern. (0) comments
'Sound of the World" will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The show, sponsored by the Association of International Students, will feature music and dance from the countries of the world that are home to current Eastern students. (0) comments
A battery was reported Sunday at Lawson Hall, according to the University Police Department. Christopher Chambers, 24, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated unlawful restraint and domestic battery during a 3:35 p.m. Monday arrest at University Apartments, police said. (0) comments
