Alumni Events

Cubs vs. Cards at Wrigley - 2024

Saturday, August 3, 2024   |  Register Now

Join us for an afternoon of baseball at Wrigley Field

 

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals

Wrigley Field

1060 W Addison Street

Game time 1:20

Pre-game event at the Cubby Bear

1059 W Addison Street

11:00 – 1:00pm

 

Ticket Option 1: $175 includes a ticket to the game, and admission to the pre-game event with unlimited food, drinks, beer, wine, and soda. 

Ticket Option 2: $150 includes a ticket to the game and admission to the pre-game reception with unlimited food and soda.  

Pre-game option 1: $80 includes admission to the pre-game with unlimited food and beer and wine.  

Pre-game option 2: $60 includes admission to the pre-game with unlimited food and soda.

 

A portion of ticket prices will go to support student scholarships.

 

***Tickets are digital and will be sent via the email provided during registration***

 

Purchase tickets online or by calling 800-ALUM-EIU (258-6348)

Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion

Friday, October 4, 2024   |  Register Now

The EIU Alumni Services invites the class of 1974 back to campus to celebrate their 50th Anniversary in conjunction with EIU Homecoming.  

The 2024 Homecoming Weekend schedule will be as follows:

 

Friday, October 4

4 pm Campus Tour: Enjoy a riding tour around campus and experience firsthand all the exciting changes that have been taking place over the last 50 years.  

4:30 pm Social Reception: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom. 

This is an opportunity for you and your classmates to join together to catch up on the last 50 years.  Host bar (beer and wine) available. 

5 pm Livingston C. Lord Pinning Ceremony: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom

The Livingston C. Lord Society was established to honor members of the 50 year class who return to campus for their Golden Reunion.  The Heritage Society honors individuals who made the commitment to support the University through planned gifts.  Each individual will be called forward to receive his or her society pins.    

5:30 pm Livingston C Lord Society Dinner: MLK Jr. University Union; University Ballroom $10 a ticket

 

Saturday, October 5

9:30 am Homecoming parade: 6th Street and 7th Street    

11:00 am Alumni Tailgate at Tent City: Behind O'Brien Stadium. Enjoy Tent City tailgating and stop by the Alumni tent prior to the kick-off!

2 pm Homecoming Football Game: O'Brien Field EIU hosts Southeast Missouri for the Homecoming Football Game.  Game ticket $15

6 pm Alumni Awards Dinner: MLK Jr. University Union Grand Ballroom Join us as the Alumni Association honors our Alumni during the 2022 Alumni Awards Dinner $45 a ticket.

 

2024 Alumni Awards Dinner

Saturday, October 5, 2024   |  Register Now

Join us for the 2024 Alumni Awards Dinner as we our alumni for outstanding achievements.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Social Hour: 6:00 p.m.

Awards Dinner and Awards Ceremony:  7:00 p.m.

 

Grand Ballroom

Martin Luther King Jr. University Union

Second Floor

 

Tickets: $45 a person

 

Purchase tickets online or by calling 800-ALUM-EIU (800-258-6348)

Housing Legacy Courtyard

Tuesday, June 2, 2026   |  Register Now

Leave your mark on campus. Alums who had memorable experiences on campus are taking the opportunity to buy a brick or paver as a permanent way to recognize those special times in the Memorial Courtyard located between Lawson and Andrews Hall.

4"x8" Imprinted brick-$100 16"x16" Imprinted paver -$250 16"x72" Bench Paver-$2,500

 

A representative from the EIU Alumni Services Office will reach out to you for your brick or paver message.