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Commencement would not be possible without the dedication of volunteers, as they play an essential role in creating a smooth and memorable experience for our graduates and their families! If you wish to volunteer for the Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 20, please fill out this form.

If you have any questions, please contact mamorecraft@eiu.edu.

Please join us in honoring our veterans as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country during our annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Cougill Foyer of Old Main. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. For questions, please contact Taylor Warning at tjwarning2@eiu.edu.

Join the Health Education Resource Center in partnership with The Pad Project is collecting menstrual products in support of the EIU Food Pantry. Though all products are accepted, particular needs are tampons, pads, and liners. Join our kick off presentation on 10/21 at 4 p.m. in Taylor Hall where we'll be delivering an "At your Cervix" presentation and collecting products. All housing locations will be collecing along with the Health Education Resource Center (Rm 2201 Blair Hall). Join us in helping other EIU students and for more information about The Pad Project, please visit the link below.

Join the HERC for the return of our popular Self-Care corner series! Join our Mental Health GA for check ins on how to help improve your mental health and take care of yourself during stressful times. We will be located in the Taylor Hall Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.!

This fun session provides tips, tricks, and activities that allow us to find what's best for our personal self-care. Prioritizing ourselves and continuously taking care of our well-being will set students up for success! We'll be located in Lincoln Hall from 7 to 8 p.m.!

This fun session provides tips, tricks, and activities that allow us to find what's best for our personal self-care. Prioritizing ourselves and continuously taking care of our well-being will set students up for success! We'll be located in the MLK Jr Student Union's Effingham room (3rd floor) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.!

Join us to talk about sleep habits including tips and tricks for a good night's rest. We'll be at the Taylor Hall Breezeway on October 22 from 11 a.m. to noon!

Healthy Cooking 101 #4: Trick or Treat Yourself!

Feeling spooky? Join us for Halloween-themed stuffed peppers where the stuffing is vegetarian. You'll also learn about how to be heart healthy while making a heart-healthy trail mix. 

Additional note: trail mix will contain nuts but stuffed pepper will be vegetarian 

                   Date                                                 Time                                                          Location      

               10/22/2025                                           5:30                                                     Klehm Hall 2309   

Sign up form: /herc/machform/view.php?id=110929

This presentation focuses on sleep habits -- including tips and tricks for a good night's rest. Meet us in Ford Hall from 5 to 6 p.m.!

Please join us at the Celebration of Scholarship, Creativity & Engagement Reception:

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 4–5 p.m.
Doudna Fine Arts Center Concourse

Come celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of EIU’s faculty. We look forward to recognizing their remarkable work together this fall.

For additional information, visit .

Sponsored by the Division of Academic Affairs

Take Back the Night is an walk to honor survivors, raise awareness, and stand together against the silence.  Sexual and domestic violence affects everyone.  Your presence senda a powerful message: You are not alone.

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Location: EIU Campus Pond

Time: Registration 6-6:30pm

Event: 6:30-7:30pm

• Vanguard Combo
  • Seth Harshman - guitar
  • Paul Johnston - piano/coach
  • Evan Irvin - bass
• Birdland Quartet
  • Megan Greenberg - alto sax
  • MJ Jarrell - tenor sax
  • Paul Johnston - piano/coach
  • Evan Irvin - bass
  • Gabriel Collette - drums
• Blue Note Quintet
  • Noah Captain - tenor sax
  • Ryan Cooper - trumpet
  • Paul Nau - vibes
  • Race Brighton - bass
  • Coached by Jack Helsley
• Alana Dove will be a feature vocalist

There are new parking procedures in place at the MLK Jr. University Union. Former meters have been replaced with Text-To-Pay signage. There is a still a single meter on the corner of the union lot closest to the police station along with two free thirty minute spaces located in front of the east entrance to the building. The hours of operation have also been updated to include evenings and weekends. Please visit or call the scheduling office with any questions you may have in regards to this new addition. Instructions on how to use the platform are kept at the front desk. 

In today’s digital environment, protecting our university’s data is a priority. All employees must complete the annual Cybersecurity Training to help safeguard ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´against cyberattacks.

• Training Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.
• How to Access: The training is delivered through the Litmos Learning Platform and can be accessed at /panthertech/cybertraining.php . You will also receive reminders from cybertraining@eiu.edu.
• Questions or Issues: For help, contact the EIU Help Desk at 217-581-4357.

The Assessment, Testing, & Prescription (ATP) Lab is open!

Exercise Science students conduct FREE physical fitness assessments for all EIU students, faculty, and staff. The fitness assessments offered include: resting blood pressure, body composition (skinfolds, waist & hip circumferences, BMI), muscular fitness (strength, endurance, and flexibility), and cardiorespiratory testing utilizing the YMCA bike test protocol. 

The lab is located in Room 1011 of the Lantz Building. Fall semester hours are Mondays & Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call the ATP Lab at 217-581-7109, stop by and schedule one in person, or use the following link: 

EIU's Adult Fitness Program is a physical fitness program for adults in Coles County and surrounding areas. We specialize in creating individualized exercise programs to help members achieve their fitness goals. Graduate students work individually with members and lead group fitness programs, such as bootcamp and Pilates. 

Members have access to the Student Recreation Center and the Lantz pool during specific times of the day. 

All it takes to get started is to sign up for a screening! The cost of the screening and membership for a year is $40 for current EIU employees and EIU annuitants or $70 for those not currently employed by EIU. To learn more, visit our website at /adultfitness/

Call the Adult Fitness Office at 217-581-7579  or email us at adult_fitness@eiu.edu to schedule your screening today!

EIU’s pop-culture convention, Comic Fest, was incredibly well-attended with over 1,300 visitors.

Comic Fest was hosted by Booth Library on September 27, 2025, and was the first of its kind to be held at EIU. Complimentary tote bags with freebies provided by event sponsors were given to the first 200 attendees—all the bags were given out within the opening hour!

EIU student Connor Mellot, member of EIU’s Japanese Culture Club, shared his enjoyment of the large crowd and activities: “I was excited to see that so many students showed up and that many came wearing cool costumes. There were tons of cool things to see and experience across the whole library which was really fun.”

The number of participants for Comic Fest’s activities went beyond expectation. The escape room was a stand-out event; reservations filled every time slot for the whole six hours! The cosplay contest was open to individuals and groups of all ages and skill levels. There were 21 participants in the cosplay contest and eight winners, with a notably large and enthusiastic crowd. Two EIU alums led discussions and breakout sessions during the event: Marvel screenwriter/producer Craig Titley and Mortal Kombat artist Paul Niemeyer. Titley had high praise of the event as a long-time attendee of conventions such as Comic Fest: “I’ve been attending the real Comic-Con in San Diego for over 25 years both as a fan and a speaker, and I can tell you with complete certainty that the Booth Library had 100% captured the true Comic-Con vibe. I was blown away.”

In preparation for Comic Fest, Booth Library was completely decked out in decorations and exhibits. Elaborate exhibits featuring iconic comic books, informational posters, and cardboard standups of famous characters are displayed throughout the library. These exhibits will be up through early November. The public is invited to explore numerous pop culture exhibits at Booth Library!

Did you know you can update your own EIU online profile and directory information?

Each University employee has access to a personal profile editor that makes it easy to keep your information current. Simply visit the profile editor directly, or click the “Update Your Profile” button located in the lower left-hand corner of your profile page. After logging in with your EIU credentials, you’ll be able to edit a wide range of content - from your biography and office hours to languages spoken and photo.

These updates help students and colleagues get to know you better and ensure your profile reflects your current role and contact information.

Note: Certain fields (including phone number, building, office location and department) are managed through Banner. If you need to update any of those, you’ll be directed to a form that will be reviewed and processed by Human Resources.

This month Be Well is offering three webinars:

October 7, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT:

Let’s Talk About Menopause & Healthy Aging

• Learn what menopause is and common symptoms.
• The impact of menopause on a woman’s overall health.
• How to find services and support available for you and family members who are experiencing menopause and perimenopause.

October 8, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT: 

How To Receive Criticism and Make It Work for You

• Learn why criticism sometimes hurts.
• Identify ways to respond effectively to criticism.

October 22, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT:

The Power of Productivity

• Learn the reasons we struggle to be productive.
• Identify the cause and effect of procrastination.
• Learn the benefits of being productive.

EIU employees have access to Be Well Illinois resources as a benefit through EIU Human Resources and/or Campus Recreation/Adult Fitness Program.

New parking procedures will be implemented on Monday, October 13th for the Martin Luther King Jr University Union parking lot. 

Please visit  for detailed instructions on how to use TEXT-TO-PAY. 

Please relay any questions to the Scheduling Office. 

In honor of its 75th anniversary, the Mary J. Booth Library invites ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´students and recent graduates to submit original works of art that celebrate the people, places, voices, and lived experiences of Central Illinois. This initiative will expand Booth Library’s permanent public art collection while spotlighting regional identity and student creativity. 

-Works of merit will be exhibited in a Spring 2026 showcase.
-From the exhibited works, the First Place Winner and Honorable Mentions will be jury-selected.
-1 First Place winner will receive a $1,000 prize and will have their work permanently installed in Booth Library.
-Up to 4 Honorable Mentions will receive $100 each.

Key Details:
ï‚·    Eligibility: Open to all current EIU students and recent alumni (graduated Spring 2023 or later).
ï‚·    Accepted Formats: 2D & 3D works in any medium suitable for wall mounting (no free-standing pieces can be accepted).
ï‚·    Deadline: January 16, 2026.
ï‚·    Submit via:

Works must be original and produced in their entirety by an individual artist. AI-assisted, AI-derived, and AI-generated works are ineligible for submission. Artists may submit up to 3 works for consideration. Earn recognition for your creativity and talent!

Full details and submission instructions at: 

Questions? Please contact us at booth@eiu.edu. 

EIU Marketing & Communications is excited to share our students’ college success through Merit Pages, a platform that highlights student achievements and allows us to tell our student's stories.

These stories include:

• Dean’s list inclusion
• Scholarships
• Presenting research/academic work
• Winning awards
• Internships
• Volunteering
• RSO & club involvement
• Work experience
• Other recognition & accomplishments

EIU's Merit Pages helps showcase student accomplishments from admission through graduation and creates an online presence that will set students apart as they enter the workforce. This makes it easier for employers, graduate schools and internship coordinators to discover and recognize student success. In partnership with EIU Marketing & Communications, Merit Pages also turns student accomplishments into personalized stories.

To learn more and suggest a Merit Page update, visit the Marketing & Communications Merit Page info site.