Alumni Events

Central Illinois Alumni Reception at Warren James

Calling all Central Illinois Panthers! You are invited to join your fellow alumni at an alumni reception at the beautiful Warren James Winery in Mattoon, being held on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 5 – 7 PM. Reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and enjoy food, drinks and fun with your fellow Panthers.

Event Information

Central Illinois Alumni Reception

Friday, April 25, 2025

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Warren James Winery

5600 Lerna Rd, Mattoon, IL 61938

Tickets are $10 each and include food and one drink ticket. Please register by Wednesday, April 23, 2025. We hope to see you there!

EIU Alumni Reception - Noon Whistle - Lombard, IL

Join us for an EIU alumni reception at the EIU Alumni Owned Business, Noon Whistle Brewing in Lombard, IL on June 18th! 

Event Information

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

5:30-7:30pm

Noon Whistle Brewing, 800 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148

Tickets are $10 each and appetizers and a cash bar. If you have any questions, email us or call us at 800-ALUM-EIU (800-258-6348) or alumeiu@eiu.edu. 

Annual Alumni Cardinals Event - 2025

Join us for our Annual Alumni Outing at the Cardinals Party Suites!

Event Information

Sunday, June 22, 2025

1:15pm 

Cardinals vs. Reds

Busch Stadium St. Louis, MO

Suite tickets are $100 each and include a seat in the suite, food, and drink. A portion of the ticket proceeds goes towards the EIU Legacy Scholarship. Register online by Friday, June 6, 2025. If you have any questions, email us or call us at 800-ALUM-EIU (800-258-6348) or alumeiu@eiu.edu. 

***Tickets are digital and will be sent to the email provided during registration***

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.