Don’t miss indie pop singer/songwriter Marielle Kraft on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Doudna’s Recital Hall. This Nashville-based artist displays craftsmanship beyond her years and is a joy to watch. For tickets go to www.doudnatix.com.

Witness a powerful performance by WindSync on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 7:30pm. These amazingly talented people have established themselves as a vibrant chamber ensemble. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now at www.doudnatix.com.

It’s bagpipes, it’s rock, it’s the Red Hot Chilli Pipers (NOT the Peppers)!  Join us for an amazing conclusion to our 2023-2024 season on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30pm.  This performance is sure to get you up off your feet and will rock the Dvorak Concert Hall like never before!  Get your tickets now at

Faculty/Staff Yoga is back! Join us in McAfee North Gym Mondays and Fridays at 12:05 for yoga with Raven. All levels welcome, from beginner to advanced, just bring your mat and water bottle!

Registration appreciated, but not necessary: CLICK HERE to register.

Please visit our website at eiuparking.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal and select "Get Permits" to purchase your permit.  

Spring permits are available online. Please note yearly permits are only offered in the fall semester. Students, faculty, and staff that plan to park on campus during parking enforcement will be required to display a valid parking permit. If you live on campus, (including all Residential Halls, Greek Court, University Apartments, University Court) your vehicle will need a valid parking permit displayed.

Faculty/staff permits may be purchased through payroll deduction or credit/debit cards at this link. They will be distributed via campus mail to your campus department address. As stated in the parking rules and regulations, no one is eligible to purchase a permit if they owe parking fines. Please check your EIU email for fine invoices or other communications regarding parking. 

Student permits ordered will be mailed to the student’s local or campus address. If you are not living in campus housing, please make sure your local address is updated on PAWS. PAWS will create your mailing label. Students may bill their student account or credit/debit cards are accepted online.

The regular student lots will not be enforced until Tuesday January 16, 2024.

WEIU-TV is excited to share Season 2 of “Take a Hike: The Mini-Series” is a finalist for the 15th Annual TASTE AWARDS. For over a decade, the TASTE AWARDS have celebrated the year's best in Food, Fashion, Health, Travel, and Lifestyle programs in Film, Television, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio and Photography.

• Best Action, Sports, Adventure or Outdoors Program, Film, or Documentary

Take a Hike: The Mini-Series takes viewers on an “Outdoor Tour” of Illinois, showcasing a variety of federal, state, and local parks and nature areas. Host Lacey Spence shows viewers why they should “take a hike,” (or make the drive!) to the locations featured in each episode. Season 1 of the program was a finalist in the 14th Annual TASTE AWARDS in the category of "Best New Series." An announcement for this year’s award winners is expected later this Spring.

we visited are getting highlighted for a whole new audience!” said Spence.

https://www.thetasteawards.com/

Spring 2024 memberships available now!  Join us at the Student Rec Center to get started on your New Year Resolutions, support your long term goals, or just have some fun.  New for 2024 - we now offer payroll deduction to pay for your SRC membership!

Happy New Year!

Career Services is receiving several emails from students seeking on-campus employment. We are encouraging them to check Handshake, our online job posting board. 15 EIU departments have created accounts in Handshake and are able to post student jobs. Posting in Handshake does not change your recruitment process, it simply gives students one place to begin their search.  Please create a profile and list your open student positions so our students who are seeking employment to sustain their education can find opportunities easily. If you need help creating your profile or posting a position call us at 217.581.2412 and we will walk you through the process!

Moving to college can be a stressful time for both new students and returners. In this program students will learn tips and tricks to help become accustomed to college life or adjust to new environments!

January 24th @ 3 PM - MLK Student Union Effingham Room

Effective this semester, all IRB protocol review forms have been consolidated to one form: the Application for Review of Research Involving Human Subjects. This application replaces Forms A, B, C, and I. Each section within the Application has hyperlinks embedded in the section heading that will guide investigators to the newly created Protocol Submission Guide and Tutorial. Please visit the IRB Website to access the new application and the submission guide. If you have already started to compile a protocol using the previous version of the forms, it will be accepted for review.

While the Protocol Submission Guide and Tutorial contains expanded guidance, it is not a substitute for direct instruction or Faculty/EAP sponsorship. As a reminder, the role of a Faculty/EAP Sponsor is to advise and support student researchers as they complete and submit unique, original applications for review and approval prior to the initiation of research. The Sponsor must not complete any or all components of a protocol on behalf of the PI, but rather guide the PI to complete their own protocol in accordance with IRB regulations. The Sponsor must ensure the student researcher understands the ethical standards described in the Belmont Report, federal regulations, and EIU policy, and verify the protocol is in alignment with those standards. The commitment to guide EIU's student researchers is valuable and very much appreciated. 

Thank you for your cooperation with the implementation of this updated IRB protocol process. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at (217) 581-2125 or eiuirb@eiu.edu.

Start your 2024 off right by joining Be Well Illinois for Right on the Money!  Money mastery can be intimidating.  Right on the Money removes the fear by making learning about finances fun in a game you play on your phone or computer.  The more you learn, the more confidence you gain to make smart money choices now and in the future!

The game is divided into 2-week rounds called Money Round and Double your Money Round, where you earn virtual dollars by completing topics most important to you.  Make personal finance fun just by playing the game!

Starts Monday, January 8th.  Join here: https://bewellillinois.rightonthemoneychallenge.com/welcome.

President Jay Gatrell invites the entire campus community to the EIU Spring Update, scheduled for Wednesday, January 24.

Join your colleagues for coffee and donuts at 8 a.m. in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Concourse with the update beginning in the Dvorak Concert Hall at 8:30 a.m.

We look forward to seeing you there if your schedule allows. If you cannot make it in person, you can watch the livestream via WEIU.

The DCFS form (Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status) has now been attached to the end of the online Ethics Training.  Paper forms no longer need to be completed.  Thank you.  

Don't stop stressing! Stress is a part of our everyday lives. Come learn skills and strategies to help you manage your stress levels. We'll chat about time management, selfcare, mindfulness, and much more!

April 24th at 3 p.m. in the Effingham Room 

Eastern Illinois University is seeking internal applications for a highly motivated and experienced administrator to serve as the University’s Director of Institutional Research and Business Operation Unit.  The Director of Institutional Research & Business Operations reports to the Vice President for Business Affairs and has responsibility for administering all aspects of programs and activities associated with the office of Institutional Research and Business operations. 

Duties Include:

• Coordinates research and analyses to inform the University’s decision-making process, support long-range planning and accreditation, and manage campus-wide data collection and archiving.
• Supervises and assists in the development and presentation of reports for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), Illinois State Legislature forms (ISL), Resource Allocation Management Program (RAMP), AAUP and CUPA.
• Supervise and assist in the support and management of the technological operations for the Business Office and Business affairs to streamline and improve efficiency.  This includes working with the campus on Business applications, financial report preparations and data integrity. 
• Collaborates with campus constituencies to support, advise and present data and reports on assessment and planning.
• Support and promote a dynamic office environment and encourage staff members’ professional development.
• Serving as liaison with faculty, staff and student users.
• Adherence to the high professional and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Three years of recent applicable experience with data and research analysis as well as supporting technology for business operations.
• Knowledge of data structures and enterprise systems. 

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in related field
• Relevant professional experience in Higher Education

Closing Date: Review will begin immediately and continue until filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit materials no later than January 29, 2024, for full consideration.

Application: Applications must be submitted through the University's “Interfolio" application system. Submitted materials should include: 1) a cover letter addressing the candidate's experience and qualifications as related to the position description; 2) a resume or curriculum vitae describing the candidate's professional work history, education, and other qualifications; and 3) a list identifying the names, addresses, and contact information (phone and email) for three professional references.

UNIVERSITY CONTACT: For questions regarding the search, contact Megan Wells, Screening Committee Chair at mrwells@eiu.edu.

EIU now has an “Emergency Assistance Fund” for currently enrolled students to cover expenses that are unexpected and posing significant barriers to schooling. The funding helps support students experiencing housing challenges, as well as childcare and food insecurity. Offering financial help to students on a one-time basis, and generally up to a limit of $1,000, the funding is not for ongoing expenses. All applications are carefully considered. Award of funding is not guaranteed and is determined on an individual basis. This program is supported through an Illinois Board of Higher Education grant.

Apply at: https://www.eiu.edu/assess/machform/view.php?id=14439

Pantherpalooza -- an Eastern tradition that occurs twice each year, is a great opportunity for students to join RSOs that interest them.  Hundreds of organizations set up booths around the MLK Jr. Grand and University Ball Rooms so new students can quickly connect with people who share their interests.

Student organizations create excitement and vibrancy on Eastern’s campus through their countless events and activities. These events reflect the culture, personality, and diversity of the student body and student organizations. Student organization events educate, inform, entertain, and enrich the university community. Student leaders and volunteers have the opportunity to learn and grow through the process of planning and running these events and activities.

Pantherpalooza 2024 has officially been set for Tuesday, January 16th.  It will be held in the MLK Jr. Union Grand and University Ball Rooms from 2 to 5 p.m.

Questions?  Please contact Student Government at pantherpalooza@eiu.edu

Use the following link to schedule your table and space: go.eiu.edu/pantherpalooza

Be sure to mark your calendars to showcase your RSO at Pantherpalooza this year!

From 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, a panel of experts including artists-in-residence Diane Christiansen and Jessie Mott—who are both practicing social workers as well as studio artists—will explore the relationship between art and mental health from their unique perspectives. This event will be free and open to the public, with refreshments served.

For more information about the Tarble Arts Center and its upcoming events, or to sign up for the Tarble Arts Center newsletter, visit https://www.eiu.edu/tarble/.

On Thursday, February 29 from 5 to 7 p.m., artists-in-residence Diane Christiansen and Jessie Mott will give an evening presentation on their collaborative visual art practice.  

Diane Christiansen is a visual artist, musician, and social worker. Her interdisciplinary creative practice uses painting, drawing, animation, and large-scale installations to explore her fascination with impermanence, birth, death, decay, and interconnectedness. Her studio practice has evolved toward an increasingly collaborative and collective modality, and her projects have been exhibited across the United States and in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Ljubljana, Slovenia.  

Jessie Mott is a visual artist whose practice focuses on themes of identity and power by exposing unstable perceptions of the queer body. Using an array of media such as painting, drawing, and animation, she gives life to creatures that negotiate permeable boundaries. Mott’s work has been exhibited widely, including in the International Film Festival Rotterdam and the Whitney Biennial.

For more information about the Tarble Arts Center and its upcoming events, or to sign up for the Tarble Arts Center newsletter, visit https://www.eiu.edu/tarble/.

Explore the Tarble Arts Center Friday, March 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the Tarble’s 2024 Artists-in-Residence exhibition with a live performance by Diane Christensen and Steve Dawson of the band Dolly Varden. This event is free and open to the public with refreshments served.

Dolly Varden is the Chicago quintet built around the singing and songwriting of husband-and-wife duo Steve Dawson and Diane Christiansen. Though the band’s name suggests a euphonious connection to a certain country singer, it is actually derived from a rare and beautiful species of trout, which in turn was named after a character in Charles Dickens’s short novel Barnaby Rudge. Strange but true: Dawson and Christiansen both had fathers who were avid fishermen who dreamed of one day catching the elusive Dolly Varden in an icy Alaskan lake.

For more information about the Tarble Arts Center and its upcoming events, or to sign up for the Tarble Arts Center newsletter, visit https://www.eiu.edu/tarble/.

The 2024 Lions in Winter festival features three internationally known writers: Other Names for Love author Taymour Soomro, ceramist and the author of Cost of Living: Essays Emily Maloney, and Bram Stoker Award and International Latino Book Award winner Cynthia Pelayo.

The festival will feature a catered reception followed by readings and a Q&A session with visiting writers and students, starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday January 25. Craft Talks will be presented by the featured writers on Friday January 26 beginning at 3 p.m. 

The festival is free and open to the public and will be held at the Doudna Fine Arts Center on EIU's campus.

WEIU Kids Day on the campus of Eastern Illinois University will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to noon inside Buzzard Hall. The physical address for the event is 1920 9th Street, Charleston, Illinois.

WEIU, a PBS affiliate station, will showcase PBS Kids characters Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat as the main character attractions at this year’s Kids Day for the community. Be sure to bring your cameras for a meet and greet opportunity at this free family fun event. Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center provided funding for the Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat characters.

Several businesses, groups, and organizations will take part in this free event including: True Force Martial Arts, Child Care Resource and Referral, Dance Life, SBLHC Healthy Kids Car “Healthy Hero,” Cub Scout Pack 41, Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mattoon Area Family YMCA, Douglas-Hart Nature Center, Mattoon Public Library, Charleston Parks and Recreation Department, HOPE of East Central Illinois, Phoenix Elite, Bunches of Treasures Art Studio, Fit-2-Serve, EIU Sky Watch Weather, Camp New Hope, Charleston Fire Department, Charleston Police Department, Urban Butterfly Initiative, EIU Chemistry Dept RSO ACSSA, EIU World and Language Cultures, EIU Police Department, and an appearance from Billy the Panther. More participants may attend as we continue to confirm participation.

Arts and crafts; including princess wand and knight shield making activities; face painting, and games/prizes will be available to children. There will also be a live Hit-Mix 88.9 WEIU broadcast, in addition to event music that will lead to a couple of dance contests with the children.

Ke’an Armstrong, Publicity/Promotions Associate for WEIU, said that she is happy to see several community organizations participate in this event. Each organization will offer an interactive educational activity for the children as well.

"We always receive lots of positive comments from community members during the event, such as, 'I am glad to see the university offering events such as this for the community' and 'having a local public broadcasting station is such an added value to the area,'" Armstrong said. She shared that WEIU’s mission is to serve the university and the rest of the communities in WEIU's 22-county broadcast viewing area.

WEIU invites the community to attend Kids Day to enjoy a fun time thanks those who will set up booths and activities, those who have taken part in the planning, and EIU staff.

Funding for Kids Day is provided in part by: City of Charleston Tourism Fund; Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; EIU Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteerism; Coles County Sanitation & Recycling; Harris Metals & Recycling; Cooper Bumpus Insurance Agency; Auto, Truck, and Farm Repair; and other local oncoming underwriters.

This presentation will teach you the history of mindfulness and a few skills to get you started in your practice! Skills will involve making students more aware of their mind ,body, and surroundings.

Jan 22nd @ 1 PM in the MLK Student Union - Effingham Room

This semester we're taking the program to you! Learn about tips to becoming accustomed to college life!

Koru Mindfulness Classes teach mindful skills such as deep breathing, mindful eating, and labeling thoughts and emotions. 

Jan. 23rd at 3 p.m. in the Effingham Room

The EIU Civil Service Council will host Dr. Nora Pat Small, Professor Emerita and President of the EIU Annuitants Association, at their February 13th meeting starting at 8:30 am (Rathskeller Lounge - 7th Street Underground). She will be there to discuss the benefits of joining the EIU Annuitant's Association and what they do for all current and retired faculty and staff of EIU.  The EIU campus community is invited to attend. You can learn more about the EIUAA at https://www.eiu.edu/annuitants/index.php.

This presentation will teach you the history of mindfulness and a few skills to get you started in your practice! Skills will involve making students more aware of their mind, body, and surroundings.

Jan. 24th at 3 p.m. in the Effingham Room 

The College of Education will conduct an open interview session on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 for the Associate Dean position in Room 1441 Buzzard Hall.  The session will run from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.  

Candidate:  Dr. Christy Hooser
Dr. Hooser's vita is available here.

Best Radio Longform Entertainment Programming - 1st Place - "A Haunted Hit-Mix Halloween" - Produced by John Wills - Eastern Illinois University

Best TV News Package - 1st Place - Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Day - Produced by Jenna Minor, Drew Coffey - Eastern Illinois University

Best TV News Package - Third Place - Mattoon High School Building Trades - Produced by Drew Coffey, Harrison Belsanti -Eastern Illinois University

Best TV Newscast - 2nd Place - WEIU TV News Watch - Produced by WEIU TV News Watch Team - Eastern Illinois University

Best TV Sports Package - 2nd Place - Coles County Clash - Produced by Jenna Minor -Eastern Illinois University

Best TV Weather - 1st Place - WEIU Sky Watch Weather - Produced by Will Redden -Eastern Illinois University

Congratulations to all student winners!

On-campus interviews for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs are being held Jan. 25 - Feb. 7. Please see the search website for times and locations of individual sessions, resumes for each of the candidates and links to the candidate evaluation forms. (Each candidate's evaluation form will become available once their open session has begun and will remain open until the end of the day on Thursday, Feb. 8.)

The candidates are: 

Please plan to attend as your schedule allows. 

The President’s Office will host a retirement reception for Judy Gorrell, Executive Secretary to the President, on Wednesday, January 31^st between 2 and 3:30 p.m. in Cougill Foyer of Old Main.

Please stop by for cake and punch to celebrate Judy and  wish her well in retirement.

Topic: You're Invited! Join Our Zoom Meeting to Learn About EIU Graduate School Options for Master's Degrees in Human Services or Aging Studies!

Times: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 12:00-12:45 p.m. Central Time OR Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting with this link:

February 6th: https://eiu.zoom.us/j/88014534853 

February 7th: https://eiu.zoom.us/j/85116573006 

Description: 

Join us for an informational session and question/answer time to learn more about graduate school at EIU and opportunities to earn a master's degree in Human Services or Aging Studies! Anyone is welcome to attend this Zoom - EIU undergraduate students in any major, graduate students or post-graduates interested in a second master's degree, EIU employees, and individuals who have been out of school for any length of time and are considering returning. 

Our Department has fully online and hybrid (in-person + online) options for earning a master's degree in as little as one calendar year or at a slower pace as a full- or part-time student. Our graduate programs are high quality, accessible and flexible with year-round admissions and full- or part-time options, and among the most affordable in the U.S. 

We hope you'll join us to learn more about our graduate degrees at one of these sessions hosted by Dr. Kathleen O'Rourke, Human Services/Aging Studies Graduate Coordinator and Professor! Please contact Dr. O'Rourke at kaorourke@eiu.edu for additional information or with questions. 

This 4-week course will teach you the history of mindfulness and a few skills to get you started in your practice! Skills will involve making students more aware of their mind, body, and surroundings.

Jan. 30th at 3 p.m. in the Effingham Room

Tuesday, February 6 in Robeson Auditorium (Lumpkin Hall 2030) from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Registration is required: https://www.eiu.edu/hscl/machform/view.php?id=28450

Narcan (naloxone) is an opioid antidote. This means Narcan can reverse/stop someone from overdosing on an opioid. Opioids are: heroine, opium, codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, and other prescription pain relievers

Training includes: Education Narcan kit for those in person

Sponsored by: Coles County ROSC Council and Hour House EIU College of Health & Human Services EIU Department of Public Health & Nutrition Eta Sigma Gamma, Beta Nu chapter Department of Human Services EIU Child & Family Life Education Center Student Section of Illinois Public Health Association 

In accordance with the 2022-2026 EIU-UPI Unit A agreement, Summer Research and Creative Activity Awards are available this year.  The awards are for research and creative activity projects conducted between the end of the spring semester and August 31, 2024 by tenured/tenure track faculty in Bargaining Unit A.  Approximately 16 awards of $5,000 each in the form of personal services payments will be granted.  Faculty who wish to apply for funding should apply online (https://www.eiu.edu/grants/admin) or hand-deliver their proposal to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 1102 Blair Hall, no later than noon on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.  Researchers who have previously received a Summer Research and Creative Activity Award should make sure all reports are on file in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  To obtain a copy of the application materials, please visit our website (http://www.eiu.edu/grants/).  Applicants should be sure to use the most current application forms.  If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Wolf (ajwolf@eiu.edu) at (217) 581-2711.

Amanda Wolf
Grants & Contracts Associate

Eastern Illinois University’s Anna Sipes of Charleston, Illinois, recently was celebrated as a Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate. Sipes was officially recognized for her achievement in a ceremony held November of 2023 at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield, Illinois. She joins other recipients as members of the 49th class of the Lincoln Academy Student Laureate program recognized for their excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities benefiting their institutions and communities.

“We are proud of Anna for her hard work, determination, and her many meaningful contributions to EIU,” said Dr. Ryan Hendrickson, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at EIU. “Anna represents the best of EIU and follows in the footsteps of many other amazing EIU seniors recognized as Lincoln Laureates in years past.”

Sipes was double nominated by Coordinator of Pine Honors College Student Development Sara Schmidt and EIU’s University Pre-Health Professions Advisor Mary “Sam” Laingen.

For the full media story, visit the EIU Media Relations page. 

The Civil Service Council is the voice for all non-negotiated civil service employees at EIU. 

The Civil Service Council seeks nominations to fill a two-year term ending May 2025 in District III (Vice President Student Affairs).  The elected person will replace a member who recently resigned from the Council.   Eligible nominees must be from the Vice President Student Affairs area and be 1) a permanent non-negotiated, 2) a continuous non-union, 3) a non-academic, and 4) not an off-campus contract appointment.  

Nominations can be submitted by clicking here: Civil Service Council Nomination Form,   Nominations must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 2, 2024. 

 The Council will hold an election on February 9th and notify the winner by February 12.  If you have any questions, please email Michelle Morgan (mlmorgan@eiu.edu).

The EIU Bookstore is extending their clearance sale! Stop in for 20% off winter coats & select sweaters, 15% off all EIU Gnomes, and so much more. Check out the last-chance rack for limited edition items - get them before they're gone! *See store for details - clearance sale is in-store only. 

Don't stop stressing! Stress is a part of our everyday lives. Come learn skills and strategies to help you manage your stress levels. We'll chat about time management, selfcare, mindfulness, and much more!

Feb. 5th at 3 p.m. in the Effingham Room

This 4-week course will teach you the history of mindfulness and a few skills to get you started in your practice! Skills will involve making students more aware of their mind, body, and surroundings.

Feb. 6th at 3 p.m. in the Effingham Room

This is a 4-week curriculum that offers a careful selection of evidence-based exercises to build coping skills and promote thriving.

Feb 7th at 3 p.m. in the Effingham Room 

Please note time change in red below:

Building Coordinators: Please notify your building occupants of this outage. Any questions or concerns, please contact facilities at (217) 581-3520.

ANNUAL SPRING ELECTRICAL OUTAGE 2024
Type of Outage:  Electrical (Switch Gear Cleaning)              
Requested By: Todd Thomason, Electrician Foreman                            

Listed below is the schedule for the Annual Spring Break Electrical Outage.  We are sending out the notice now, to give everyone an early heads-up for scheduling and planning purposes.  As it gets closer to March, additional reminder notices will be sent out. The following buildings WILL NOT have electrical power on the dates listed.   

Saturday, March 16, 2024 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (11 hours) 
Booth Library
Gregg Computer Lab
McAfee Gym
Ford Hall
McKinney Hall
Weller Hall
Lincoln Hall
Stevenson Hall
Powell-Norton Hall
Tower Dining Service (generator power for freezers & coolers only)
MLK Union - Entire Building (both East & West)
Lantz Arena
Field House
Student Rec. Center

Buildings To Be Determined

O’Brien Stadium

Greek Court Buildings

University Apartment Buildings

Facilities Planning & Management

Balance your Life: The MindBody Connection for Lowering Anxiety. Dr. Misty Rhoads is presenting this workshop, which will be held March 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. in Klehm Hall 1418. Registration is required. Faculty, staff, students, and community are welcome to spend an hour learning about the connection between their minds, emotions, and bodies. During this time participants will learn how to lower anxiety and stress levels through mindfulness practices. 

Register here:https://www.eiu.edu/phn/machform/view.php?id=10776

Join us in celebration of African American Heritage Month by enjoying soul food from Anna's Hands Soul Food truck.  Due to possible inclement weather, the food truck meals will be served in the Doudna Concourse on Friday, February 9th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.