June 2010Alumni spotlight: John Twork '10
New alumnus John Twork '10 was recently named the nation's top collegiate sportscaster. The Jim Nantz Award is sports broadcasting’s equivalent of the Heisman Trophy.
At EIU, he served as WEIU's sports director and lent his voice to coverage of EIU football, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball. He has now moved on to a graduate assistant position in the media relations office at Illinois State University, putting him well on the way to attaining his goal of becoming a radio sports director and play-by-play announcer for a major college.
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Last chance to purchase Cubs Outing tickets!
Don't miss your chance to purchase tickets for the July 2 Cubs vs. Reds game! Only 50 tickets remain, and sales are open to all alumni. No limit!
To order tickets or to add to a previous order please call 1-800-ALUM-EIU or complete and return this .pdf form (via mail or fax).
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Start planning for Homecoming
The schedule of alumni events for Homecoming 2010 has now been posted. Check it out and start making your plans today! We'd love to see you on campus.
You can also get details on three reunions taking place that weekend.
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News briefs from the EIU Alumni Association
- Tickets are now available for the EIU Lawn Party at the Illinois State Fair.
- Planning to nominate somebody for an Alumni Award? Be sure to mail materials by June 18.
- Be watching for details on the EIU vs. Iowa Football Outing, which will be held Sept. 4 at the University of Iowa's Kinnick Stadium. The tailgate — sponsored by the EIU Alumni Association and Panther Club — will feature an all-you-can-eat buffet, music, freebies and more.
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