A Message from the President  When most of our students leave for the summer, our campus becomes deceptively quiet. Don't be fooled — we're still busy working to make Eastern Illinois University an even better place. - For example, we were proud to host an extensive state-level emergency exercise that brought hundreds of local, regional and state emergency responders to EIU to test the agencies' — and our — ability to handle crises. The exercise provided invaluable information that will allow all of us to be better prepared should a real disaster occur.
- We also held public meetings to gather input on the upcoming construction of the Center for Clean Energy Research and Education. CENCERE, which will be located just north of the Renewable Energy Center, will provide faculty and students the opportunity to conduct hands-on investigations of biomass sources.
- The declining health of Old Main's historic oak tree has called into action not only our grounds crew, but also a professor who is attempting to clone the sprawling campus icon, which likely pre-dates the Declaration of Independence.
I haven't even touched on the amazing things we accomplished before summer break, so please read on for some examples of why it's so great to be a part of Eastern Illinois University, year-round. Bill Perry
President, EIU Around Campus  • Donors surpass $50 million 'Expect Greatness' fundraising goal — two years early • EIU featured in 'The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges' • Eastern one of 148 'Tree Campus USA' honorees • Board of Trustees elects new officers Student Highlights  • Jones earns prestigious Goldwater Scholarship • Health studies project best in nation • Video takes third in International District Energy Association contest • Presidential Scholar competes on 'Jeopardy! College Championship' • Panther Service Day marks 10th anniversary • Students spend spring break helping build local Habitat for Humanity home • Students top 110,000 hours of service, earn President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll distinction Faculty News  • Raybin Named 2011 Illinois Professor of the Year • Reven named Illinois Reading Educator of the Year • Colleagues honor Young with Distinguished Faculty Award • CENCERE receives $198,695 National Science Foundation grant • Methven receives NSF funding for role in major macrofungi project • Book on Haiti praised by National Book Critics Circle • Personal experience leads Betz to research effects of child identity theft • Faculty member praised for mentorship in U.S. News & World Report story Alumni Achievements  • Hall's contribution to WWII's Tuskegee Airmen told in film 'Red Tails' • Keiper's top-selling book promotes self-reliance in face of new economic challenges • EIU grad studies homelessness through real-life experience • Dadam introduced Red Bull — and its extreme sports marketing — to the U.S. • Stewart tops all competition in international stair-climbing rankings Athletics News  • Spoonhour is new head coach of EIU men's basketball • Buchanan takes over EIU women's basketball program • Hall of Fame inductees announced • Burke new chair of NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Committee • Longtime football coach Spoo inducted into OVC Hall of Fame • Romo returns for Athletic Director's Gala Stay Connected to EIU Online Visit us on: • LinkedIn
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