Global Ambassadors Plaza
With the planned Global Ambassadors Plaza, Eastern Illinois University is making plans to honor past, present and future international students with a plaza signifying the importance of globalization on Eastern Illinois University's campus as well as throughout the world.
Construction for this donation-funded project is set to take place just outside the east entrance of Blair Hall, which houses EIU's Office of International Students and Scholars.
Named for the title given to international alumni who have distinguished themselves as global ambassadors, the plaza will celebrate the thousands of international students who have enriched the campus and community during their studies at Eastern by offering a permanent tribute to international diversity and the university's commitment to global citizenship.
Gift-Giving Opportunities
Those interested in providing a gift toward the construction of the Global Ambassadors Plaza can designate which portion of the construction they'd like to sponsor. As commitments are made, donors will be recognized on this page and will also have their name listed publicly near the completed plaza, (unless otherwise instructed).
Plaza (Main Elements)
| Gift Opportunity | Estimated Cost | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Pavement (Other) | $19,500 | |
| Seatwall One | $30,000 | |
| Seatwall Two | $30,000 | |
| Flagpoles (3 Total) | $15,000 | |
| Benches | $8,000 | |
| Trellis | $150,000 | |
| Landscaping | $100,000 | |
| Entry Walls/Piers | $80,000 | |
| Lighting | $50,000 | |
| Signage | $40,000 |
Pavement (Map) Breakdown
| Gift Opportunity | Estimated Cost | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| North America | $7,000 | Allison Witt, Dagni Bredesen, Marilyn Coles, Bill Elliott, Sue Songer |
| South America | $3,000 | |
| Africa | $6,000 | Nicholas Obiri |
| Antarctica | $5,000 | |
| Europe | $2,000 | Marko Grünhagen |
| Asia | $11,000 | Daniel Wang, P.J Sidhu, Amy Luo, Tian Li, Yuhuan Chen |
| Australia | $2,000 | |
| Pacific Ocean | $34,000 | |
| Atlantic Ocean | $17,000 | |
| Indian Ocean | $25,000 | |
| Arctic Ocean | $8,500 |
GAP Brochure
Artist's Rendering
Click for larger image, which includes a diagram of the plaza's proposed features. Watercolor rendering by Laura Linn.
