EIU Pine Honors College

Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College Events

Throughout the academic year, the Pine Honors College sponsors (or co-sponsors) events for faculty, staff, students, and the community.

Fall 2026 Events (First Half of the Semester)

Friday, August 28: Tea with the Dean, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Taylor Hall Lobby

Wednesday, September 2: Meet the Association of Honors Students (Introductions and Games), 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Honors Student Lounge

Friday, September 4: Donuts from the Dean, 8:45 a.m. Until They're Gone!, Taylor Hall Lobby

Tuesday, September 8: Honors Orientation for New Students (Option 1 of 4), 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Honors Classroom

Wednesday, September 9: Honors Orientation for New Students (Option 2 of 4), 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m., Honors Classroom

Wednesday, September 9: Welcome Back BINGO, 4:30 p.m., Honors Classroom

Thursday, September 10: Honors Orientation for New Students (Option 3 of 4), 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Honors Classroom

Friday, September 11: Honors Orientation for New Students (Option 4 of 4), 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Honors Classroom

Friday, September 11: Art and Tea with Dr. C: Botanical Gel Printing, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Honors Classroom

Wednesday, September 16: Ice Cream Social, 4:30 p.m., Honors Classroom

Wednesday, September 23: Slime and Stress Balls, 4:30 p.m., Honors Classroom

Friday, September 25: A Poodles' Guide to Charleston (Walk the Poodles with Dean England), 3:30 p.m., Depart from the Honors College

Wednesday, September 30: Lake Charleston Picnic, 4:30 p.m., Meet in the Taylor Hall Lobby for Transportation

Wednesday, October 7: Association of Honors Students Meeting (Event Planning for Second Half of the Fall Semester), 4:30 p.m., Honors Student Lounge

Friday, October 9: Games with the Dean, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Honors Student Lounge

Week of October 12-16: Decorating for Homecoming with the Association of Honors Students, Days and Times TBA

*The Honors Classroom is located on the first floor of Pemberton Hall South.

*The Honors Conference Room and Honors Student Lounge are located on the second floor of Pemberton Hall South (with the staff offices).