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Mike Murtagh
September 18, 2018
Recently I had the privilege to attend the Presidential Sites Summit hosted by the White House Historical Society in Washington. It was a spectacular event. Hundreds of Presidential sites from throughout the United States were represented. The history in the room was palpable. One of the...
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June 15, 2018
“Together We Win” is a mantra Eureka College Hall of Fame men’s basketball head coach Dave Darnall holds near and dear to his heart. Three simple words were the identity of his coaching style for 23 seasons between Momence High School and EC. Now, nearly a quarter century since his retirement,...
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Mike Murtagh
June 11, 2018
I often hear people in the liberal arts feel the need to make their case for support. It is unfortunate that we have to try and demonstrate value and importance when it should be so obvious to all. A liberal arts education teaches that lifelong learning and critical thinking lead to enriched and...
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June 07, 2018
The 2017-18 academic year was a great year at Eureka College. In May, the year was capped off when more than 130 students earned their degrees and joined the ranks of nearly 8,000 EC alumni as part of the 157th Commencement ‘Neath the Elms. As our students and faculty enjoy their summer break,...
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May 10, 2018
The dust has finally settled on the 2017-18 academic year at Eureka College. On May 5, more than 130 students earned their degrees and joined the ranks of nearly 8,000 EC alumni as part of the 157th Commencement ‘Neath the Elms. So what now? The journey at Eureka College for those that...
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April 30, 2018
Whether you’ll be a returning student, a transfer student or an incoming freshman in the class of 2022 next fall, there is always a way to get involved at Eureka College. Check out the numbers on EC student involvement in our infographic below or download here.
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Jack Cascone
April 30, 2018
Coming to campus for the first time as a future student can sometimes be intimidating. You’re no longer a high school senior that’s shopping around at different colleges. You’ve been accepted, you’ve signed your letter of intent and you’ve made a $200 deposit. Now, how do you keep yourself from...
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April 17, 2018
In March 2018, the Eureka College Service Learning and Mission (SLAM) Trip collaborated with Community Collaborations International to perform disaster relief work in the Beaumont, Texas area devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Eureka College, through the help of our generous donors, enabled eight...
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Rachel Smith
April 11, 2018
Alumni Weekend is here! The weekend of April 13-15 is complete with events to please alumni of all ages. First of all, Run with Reagan, the Leadership Conference, & the Golden E Club Celebration are back! Additionally, alumni and guests are welcome to stop by the Science Expo to see our new...
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April 03, 2018
The Multi-Cultural Student Union of Eureka College is a cultural organization which focuses on bringing information about multi-cultural experiences to Eureka College’s campus. The Multi-Cultural Union also provides information on business and academic opportunities. It exists for all those who...
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