Jim Edgar spoke at Eastern the same year his wife was able to graduate. This is just one thing students heard from the former governor upon his visit to Eastern on Tuesday night. Edgar also told members of the audience, which ranged from students to State Senator Dale Righter, the lessons he has learned along the road to becoming governor.
The sanctuary was packed with people. Some were even standing, sitting on the floor and filling the choir loft. Jews, Amish families, Catholics, Protestants and perhaps even people of other religions, as well as atheists and agnostics were sitting peacefully together.
The Multi-Cultural Career Expo took place Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the Martin Luther King Jr. Union Ballroom. Students of all academic and cultural backgrounds attended the expo. It offered students a chance to meet with different employers to learn about potential opportunities from companies searching for a diverse work force.
Eastern Illinois embarrassed Purdue through the first two periods at Danville's David S. Palmer Ice Arena Saturday afternoon. After a loss Friday night in the shootout, EIU looked to split the series against former head coach Cameron Estes.