Early bird registration: $65 for professionals; $30 for students
After September 30: $75 for professionals; $40 for students  

Other EIU Counseling events at https://www.eiu.edu/counseling/events.php
or on the group's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EIUCounselingMS

Food Truck Fridays are back!  We will be having two food trucks, La Paloma and Sammy's Smoothies, on Friday, October 25th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

$5 off coupons will be available for each food truck. Make plans to enjoy both for lunch on October 25!

Come party with the ghouls at the Tarble! On October 18 from 1 to 6 p.m., all are invited for an afternoon of fun, prizes, and free food!

This event will feature live screen printing by EIU students, new merch drops from the Tarble, fashion and merchandise for sale by Hadley Clark, Keri Cousins, and 69 Tearz with raffle giveaways, and a live performance by the Ex-Bombers to close out the evening.

More information can be found here. 

Join us on the Tarble grounds on Thursday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of art and community as we recreate an historic land art piece originally made by Carl Wilen (1933-2018) in 1970. This event will be free and open to all with refreshments served. More information can be found here.

Professor in the Department of Art + Design from 1965 to 1994— Carl Wilen created a large-scale, site-responsive earthwork at a quarry in Charleston, Illinois. This whimsical land art piece, which one could consider a drawing of sorts, features a dotted line encircling a landmark (such a museum building) and an arrow leading from the word “CUT.” 

The English Department, in conjunction with Bluestem literary magazine, is proud to present a reading by writer Chris Dennis at 5 p.m. Thursday, October 17 at Doudna Lecture Hall. Chris Dennis is the author of the story collection Here Is What You Do. His stories and essays have appeared in The Paris Review, Granta, Playgirl, McSweeney's, Astra, Lit Hub, Guernica and Best American Essays 2023. He is the recipient of an NEA Fellowship, the Krause Essay Prize, and a New York Times Sidney Award for long-form journalism. A graduate and fellow of the Writing program at Washington University in St. Louis, he currently lives in southern Illinois where he manages a recovery and overdose prevention program at a rural health department. Chris will be joined by EIU student writer Athena Ballard, who will give a brief reading from her own work.

The Tarble and Hadley Clark invite you to come and sit on the floor, bring something soft in need of repair, and stitch in a circle together on Wednesday, October 16 from 5 to  7 p.m.  This event is free to attend, but registration is required. Find out more here.

Through guiding many years of mending and sewing courses, artist Hadley Clark has come to believe that these circles are first a space to remember. We have been led into forced forgetting to allow us to keep mindlessly consuming. So, while you may have never held a sewing needle in your hand, Clark believes there is a piece of you that knows how to work with this tool to create acts of care and would like to sit next to you to remember. 

While this is a mending workshop that will include technical hand sewing demonstrations it will also be a time to intimately connect with our garments and each other through the act of stitching. 

Hadley Clark gives presence to absence; gives new purpose to old discards; and gives form to thought. With an education in Painting (BFA, University of Kansas, 2001) as well as in Garment Design and Construction (BFA in Fashion Design with Honors, The New School | Parsons Paris, 2010), Clark’s work exists in the middle distance between art and fashion. Eschewing some of the commercial strictures of the fashion industry—seasonal collections, exported labor, textile waste—Clark’s methods more closely resemble those of an artist. Working patiently, often alone, Clark designs and constructs her garments according to deadlines set by the work itself. Part painter, part fashion designer, and part sculptor, Clark’s garments have employed materials as varied as silk, cotton, wool, soiled natural fibers, beeswax, salt, hair, and medical gauze. This material awareness, and a resulting interest in empowering individuals to fix and tailor garments as opposed to discarding them, led Clark to found her own sewing school in 2017, which she operates out of her studio. 

Visiting artist Lauren dela Roche will give an evening presentation on her studio practice at the Tarble Arts Center from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15 as part of Tarble's "if you know you know" week festivities. This event will be free and open to all with refreshments served. More information is available here.

Lauren dela Roche is a self-described queer punk feminist artist whose autodidactic approach integrates a broad range of references, including zines, European modernisms, and autobiography. While largely self-taught, her consumption of visual culture and art history allows her to draw upon long traditions of art history, remixing Egon Schiele’s line drawing with the influence of transgressive cinema, Persian miniatures, Greek mythology, and folklore into her own iconic, fresh style. Growing up in the Bay Area of California, and living for a period of time in both Seattle and Asheville, NC, dela Roche has resided in the Midwest since young adulthood and currently lives and works near St. Louis, MO. 

Feeling stressed out? Want to take better care of your brain and mental health? Join HERC staff in partnership with Booth Library staff to learn more about mental health and how to take care of your brain! For more information: mrwarner@eiu.edu

Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening of music and history with "Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement," featuring award-winning Illinois folk singer Chris Vallillo. This special performance delves into the profound role that music played in one of the most significant social movements in American history. The Civil Rights Movement was not only a fight for justice and equality but also one of the greatest singing movements our country has ever seen. From iconic anthems like "We Shall Overcome" to "This Little Light of Mine," music helped unify the movement, energize protests, and spread the message of freedom across the nation.

Chris Vallillo will perform some of the most pivotal songs of the era that served as both inspiration and a rallying cry for those fighting for civil rights. As he performs these powerful pieces, Vallillo will also share personal stories and historical accounts of the movement, offering a deeper understanding of how music played an essential role in motivating the nonviolent protests led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other key figures.

This concert was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement, and it brings the music and history of that era to life in a way that is both moving and educational. Vallillo’s unique blend of storytelling and musical talent will transport you back to the days of the Freedom Riders, the jails of Montgomery, Alabama, and Parchman Prison, all the way to Washington D.C., where the movement's message echoed throughout the nation.

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience history through music. "Oh Freedom!" is a free event, but space is limited, so be sure to register in advance to secure your spot. Visit go.eiu.edu/freedom for more information and to reserve your seat.

Please join us on October 8th for EIU's annual health and wellness fair titled "A Journey to Wellness." This event will feature free flu shots courtsey of the SBL-EIU Medical Clinic and EIU Nursing students, tabling from local vendors and offices on campuses, workshops hosted by EIU staff and faculty as well as outside partners, fitness classes hosted by the EIU Rec Center, a wellness zone full of arts and crafts hosted by UB, and Koji the UPD therapy pet.

Students who attend and participate can be placed into a drawing for various gift cards to locations on-campus and in the Charleston community. Please join us from 2-5 PM at the EIU Recreation Center in Lantz. If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to HERC staff at 217-581-7786.

Step back in time to experience the gripping personal stories of those who lived through one of the most devastating events in American history in "Survivors of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871." This one-person theatrical presentation, led by local community theatre actor, director, playwright, and former area educator Ann Morris Bruehler, brings to life the voices of those who endured the fire. Through first-person accounts, Ann will portray survivors of all ages, offering a glimpse into their harrowing experiences. 

Among the stories shared is that of Mary Lincoln, who was living in Chicago at the time of the fire. Ann's captivating performance will give you a window into the bravery, loss, and resilience of those who witnessed the destruction firsthand.

This free event is a unique opportunity to witness history in a deeply personal way. Be sure to register by October 7th to secure your spot for this extraordinary performance. Visit go.eiu.edu/ChicagoFire today!

Please join us at the Lantz Concourse on October 8th from 2-4 PM for the annual staff/faculty/annuitant flu clinic. Flu shots aer provided in partnership with Coles County Health Department and EIU Nursing. For any questions, please reach out to HERC staff at 217-581-7786.

It's Walktober time again with Be Well Illinois and CMS!  Join us for all our opportunities to get those steps in starting Monday, October 7, 2024!  Try joining a team to help encourage each other to get all your steps and physical activity!  Please visit https://bewellillinois.walktober.com/#/welcome to join the event and watch a 1-minute video.  

The graduate program in Communication Disorders & Sciences/Speech-Language Pathology at Eastern Illinois is in the process of review for continued accreditation by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. In accordance with the CAA’s Public Comment policy and procedures, the CAA is seeking public comment as part of its review of EIU’s master’s programs in speech-language pathology that has submitted application for continued accreditation and site visit.

How To Submit Comments

Individuals who wish to provide input about EIU’s graduate speech-language pathology program may do so in two ways:

1.   Submit written comments prior to the accreditation site visit on October 21 & 22. All comments are due in the Accreditation Office no later than three business days before the first day of the scheduled site visit (Oct 16). Comments received after this time will not be forwarded to the site visit team for consideration during the accreditation review. Comments may be submitted by email (accreditation@asha.org), fax (301-296-8570), or mailed to Accreditation Public Comment, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA), 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850. 

2.   Provide comments to the site visit team during the program’s scheduled site visit, such as during the public meeting.

All comments must:

• Relate to a program’s compliance with the current Standards for Accreditation
• Identify the specific program seeking candidacy, initial accreditation, or continued accreditation with the CAA
• All written testimony—including comments faxed or submitted as email attachments—must include the commenter’s name, address, telephone contact information, and the commenter’s relationship to the program in order for Accreditation staff to verify the source of the testimony. All comments must be signed.

Comments that do not meet these requirements will not be considered, and the individual or group commenting will be notified.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DURING SITE VISIT

You are invited to share your experiences with or comments about the graduate program in Communication Disorders & Sciences/ Speech-Language Pathology at EIU with re-accreditation site visitors.  The public meeting will be in the CDS classroom in the Human Services Building, Room 2502 on Monday Oct 21, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Bradley Green, Administrative Aid in the School of Nursing, has been appointed to a four-year term to the State Universities Civil Service Employee Advisory Committee.  His term of office will be effective January 1, 2025, and will run through December 31, 2028.  Mr. Green ran unopposed and will take over EAC responsibilities from Ms. Lindsay Partlow.

The School of Extended Learning (SEL) seeks faculty to author or review biology, math, and computer science exams for the Academic Challenge for Engineering and Science (ACES) competition. This is a paid opportunity.

ACES is a series of in-person, high school competitions that SEL organizes with assistance from many partner institutions throughout Illinois and Missouri. Students progress through regional and sectional competitions to compete at the state competition hosted by EIU. This event allows us to interact with approximately 3,000 students from 350 high schools.

If you are interested in authoring or reviewing exams, please get in touch with SEL by calling 217-581-5114 or emailing academic_challenge@eiu.edu.

University Gift Days for December 2024 are:

• Thursday, December 26
• Friday, December 27
• Monday, December 30 

Information regarding gift days can be found here: Holiday Schedule (eiu.edu). 

The Office of Civil Rights and Diversity is pleased to welcome Patricia Culpepper as the new Assistant Director of Civil Rights and Diversity. Patricia has over 18 years of experience working in higher education.  Her background includes serving as a student conduct hearing officer, academic advisor, chair of academic standards, and adjunct instructor.  Patricia comes to EIU from the sunny state of Florida and will join the OCR team this October.  Much appreciation is extended to the search committee for their hard work and dedication in executing this search. 

EIU's Adult Fitness Program is offering FREE, 1-year NEW memberships to any current, full-time employees who join by December 1, 2024!

The Adult Fitness Program has been part of EIU since 1966. We provide individualized exercise programming and group fitness leadership. Members have access to the Student Rec Center and the Lantz pool for lap swimming at specific times for morning and noon sessions. Pilates, Bootcamp, and neuromotor classes are held during the morning sessions along with interactive research presentations from current Exercise Physiology graduate students. We are very pleased to offer this benefit due to President Gatrell's generous support of the Adult Fitness Program.

All it takes is a phone call or email to schedule a screening appointment!

Call 217-581-7579 or email adult_fitness@eiu.edu to get started!

For more information, you can check out our website at https://www.eiu.edu/ksr/af_index.php or call the Adult Fitness Office (217-581-7579). Get started today!!

https://www.eiu.edu/ksr/af_index.php

Part of your responsibility in driving a university owned vehicle is to report any accidents involving that vehicle to Mike Hutchinson, the University Risk Manager. You will need to come to Old Main - Room 1140 within 48 hours to fill out a claim report. If there is a police report, please bring it with you. Incidents involving damage to university property must also be reported. If you are unable to come into the office, call 217-581-2921.

Booth Library, the Writing Center, and the speech program are excited to announce a new partnership offering coordinated research and communication support—both oral presentations and writing—across all disciplines at the university.

In addition to Booth Library's expert research consultations, we will now offer consultations for presentation and writing assignments on a walk-up basis at Booth Library every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Simply visit the Research Help desk (on the main floor) for directions. These tutors can assist with assignments from any course, including ENG 1001 and CMN 1310.

As part of this program, speech consultations will be held in the NEW Creative Reality Studio, part of the Center for Student Innovation. The studio offers state-of-the-art resources, including virtual reality equipment, green screens, and on-the-spot technical support, to enhance creative opportunities for students. Find more info here.

This partnership supports student success by helping develop the essential communication skills needed for academic achievement, professional growth, and personal development. Whether you need help articulating your ideas clearly, persuasively, or effectively in written or spoken form, we're here to help!

 Questions? Visit: https://www.eiu.edu/booth/requests/asklibr.html

Buzzard Roof Work 8/23/2024 – 10/23/2024

BUILDINGS OR AREAS INVOLVED: 
Shingled penthouse roofs of Buzzard Hall

CONSIDERATIONS:  
The small parking to the south in the photo below will be taken offline and used for staging.  When work is going on near entrances/exits, the contractor will use spotters on the ground to ensure safe passage.  There will be a crane set up on the west side of the building.  We have been assured it is safe to work in the building while the crane is in use.