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Upcoming events planned by University Board

Upcoming events planned by University Board

Sia Deykoontz, Reporter September 6, 2023

At Tuesday's University Board meeting, lots was discussed about this school year's event planning. Some events happing this week, including, but not limited to the paint and sip on Sept. 6. On Sept....

EIU University Board hosts 2000's Game Night

EIU University Board hosts 2000’s Game Night

Duane Carter, Reporter March 24, 2023

The University Board hosted a 2000’s Game Night on Thursday in the Martin Luther King University Union in the Grand Ballroom. The University Board provided  college experience for all students. The...

From left, Stanley Alston, a freshman biological sciences major, Jubril Ayoola, a freshman computer informations and technology major, and Elijah Barnes, a freshman business major, skate at the Homecoming Skating Party at the University Ballroom in the Union Thursday evening.

Students were ‘all smiling’ at Homecoming Skating Party

Cam'ron Hardy, Campus Events Junior Editor October 14, 2022

On Thursday, Eastern hosted a skating party to allow students to get excited for homecoming. The event took place in the University Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Jr University Union from 7 p.m. to...

Molly Fasnacht lets her child play around with different games at family fun night in the University Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Homecoming Week provides game night, fun for families

Kyara Morales-Rodriguez, Campus Reporter October 12, 2022

Family Fun Night, an event held as part of Homecoming Week, was open to families in the Eastern and Charleston community Wednesday night in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Light-up hula...

From left, Kiyara Watts, a sophomore management major, Anita McBride, a sophomore health administration major, and De'Sean Hill, a computer information and technology major, shoot foam-tipped arrows at Pantherbash Thursday night.

Pantherbash brings games, prizes for students

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Campus Reporter April 8, 2022

With events in both Martin Luther King Jr. University Union ballrooms, and activities throughout the hallway, this year’s Pantherbash was filled with activities for everyone to enjoy on Thursday night. In...

From left, Eastern University Board President Haylee Brickey, a senior public relations major, and Holly Olson, a senior management major, present the University Board budget for 2022-2023 Wednesday night during the Student Senate meeting at 7th Street Underground.

Senate recommends student account holds to be removed by admin

Katja Benz, Student Government Reporter April 6, 2022

The Student Senate voted 17-0 passing a resolution where they recommend that university administration remove holds on student accounts for underclassmen students. Senator Lesly Mendoza, one of the...

Haylee Brickey, a senior public relations major and chair of the University Board, presents to Student Senate explaining what the University Board plans to use the requested $34K for on Wednesday.

Student Senate approves allocation of $34K for the University Board

Madelyn Kidd, News Editor February 16, 2022

The Student Senate unanimously approved the University Board’s request on Wednesday for an additional $34,000 from the apportionment board revenue reserve account for the board’s budget. The Senate...

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