August 2011

Alumni spotlight: Ronald W. Davis '64

Due to struggling with a form of dyslexia, Ronald W. Davis '64 was encouraged by a high school counselor to avoid science classes. He ignored that advice and went on to complete requirements for four majors (chemistry, physics, math and botany) in four years at EIU.

Now, Davis is a Stanford University professor known as a pioneer in molecular genetics and genomics. He will receive the 2011 Gruber Genetics Prize (.pdf), including $500,000, for his groundbreaking work.

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Panther football is coming to the Chicago area!

Join us at one of our upcoming fan gatherings.

• Sept. 1 – EIU vs. ISU Football Watch Party
• Sept. 9 – EIU vs. Northwestern Coaches Dinner
• Sept. 10 – EIU vs. Northwestern Tailgate and Game

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More alumni news ...

• Bernardi a finalist for American Kennel Club’s Breeder of the Year Award
• Enrollment spike transforms 2011 graduate from aide to full-fledged teacher overnight
• Panther football legend Catan now a star building trades teacher
• Yingst is featured artist at Houston's Bayou City Art Festival
• Militello is city’s first female firefighter
• Mattoon veteran in running for statewide honors
• Owens gets Purdue basketball promotion
• Seper's MedCity Media blazing a trail in providing online healthcare information

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Move-in photos, videos — let the reminiscing begin

Now that students are back, the campus is springing back to life! Check out a video overview of move-in, photos of President Bill Perry helping students move into residence halls, and a cool video showing the making of the Class of 2015 photo in the O'Brien Stadium bleachers.

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Homecoming schedule online

A complete schedule of alumni activities for Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 21-23) has now been posted. Check out “Greatness in Blue” EIU Homecoming 2011 and start making your plans today!

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Introduce future Panthers to EIU

Please let any prospective students you know that they'll have two great chances to check out EIU this fall. Open houses are set for Monday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Nov. 11.

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News briefs from the EIU Alumni Association

• This fall, members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an on-campus reunion (Sept. 16-18). For more information, contact Shawn D. Peoples ’90, ’92 at sdpeoples@eiu.edu.
• Looking to purchase EIU merchandise from home? Visit the University Bookstore online catalog.
• Think you’re always “in the know” regarding all things EIU? Only if you're a member of the EIU Alumni Association! Membership includes a biannual subscription to the Eastern Illinois Alumni magazine. Each publication is filled with captivating stories and features highlighting what it really means to be a Panther. Not yet a member? Join today!

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