Alumni Events

Authors@EIU: The Mind of the Censor and The Eye of the Beholder

5:00 PM

EIU Alum, and Chief Counsel for Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Robert Corn-Revere '77, will discuss his recent book “The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder: The First Amendment and the Censor’s Dilemma”. This event in in conjunction with the “I’m Not A Comedian... I’m Lenny Bruce” performance at the Doudna Fine Arts Center on Saturday, August 30 at 7:30pm.

Robert Corn-Revere has been a First Amendment litigator for more than four decades. He is a prominent writer, thinker, and advocate on free expression issues. In 2021, Cambridge University Press published his book, “The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder: The First Amendment and the Censor’s Dilemma,” which explores how free expression became a part of America’s identity.

In 2003, he successfully petitioned Governor George E. Pataki to grant the first posthumous pardon in New York history to the late comedian Lenny Bruce, who was convicted for “obscene” comedy routines.

This event is sponsored by The Doudna Fine Arts Center, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Booth Library, and University Advancement.

Registration is free.

Doudna Events Series: I'm Not A Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce

7:30 PM

University Advancement is happy offer discount tickets the showing of "I'm Not A Comedian.....I'm Lenny Bruce" Doudna Fine Arts Center's as part of the Doudna's 2025–2026 Premier Season. In addition to the discounted tickets, there will be post show discussion and reception with show writer and actor Ronnie Marmo and EIU alum, Robert Corn-Revere '77.

Registration is $20 for alumni and includes a post show discussion and reception.

Housing Legacy Courtyard

Leave your mark on campus. Alums who had memorable experiences on campus are taking the opportunity to buy a brick or paver as a permanent way to recognize those special times in the Memorial Courtyard located between Lawson and Andrews Hall.

• 4"x8" Imprinted brick: $100
• 16"x16" Imprinted paver: $250
• 16"x72" Bench Paver: $2,500

A representative from the EIU Alumni Services Office will reach out to you for your brick or paver message.