Alumni Events

PMB Event - EIU Honors Dr. Joseph Manfredo

Join us as the Panther Marching Band honors Dr. Joseph Manfredo for his seven years of service as EIU Director of Bands and celebrating his phenomenal career as a music educator and band director here in the state of Illinois. 

Here is a synopsis of what will take place over during weekend:

Saturday, November 2 – 2:00 pm - Introduce Dr. Manfredo at halftime of the EIU / UT Martin football game - Game tickets can be purchased through athletics or online HERE.

Saturday, November 2 – 7:00 pm – Post-Game Reception and Dinner at The Alamo Steakhouse in Mattoon, IL - Register below

Sunday, November 3 – 2:00 pm – PMB LIVE in Concert! – Introduce Dr. Manfredo during the concert - Tickets can be purchased through the Doudna Box Office website HERE.

Sunday, November 3 – 3:30 pm – Post Concert Reception with a cash bar for Dr. Manfredo in the Black Box Theater - Register below

There is a Facebook group entitled ‘EIU Honors Dr. Joseph Manfredo’ which you can join to access more information. 

EIU Happy Hour -- Champaign, IL

Stop by for a drink & some appetizers before cheering on the EIU Men's Basketball Team as they take on the University of Illinois; tip-off is at 7:00 PM. 

Happy Hour

Monday, November 4

5:00 - 6:30pm 

Aspen Tap House

2001 S Neil St

Champaign, IL 61820

Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar are available.  

This event is sponsored by the EIU Alumni Association

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.