Panther Connections (Two Sessions) — August 19, 2023
Mandatory for freshman and transfer students.
Choose one program for the 3 p.m. session and one program for the 4 p.m. session.
- Self-Care 101
Arcola/Tuscola Room, MLK Jr. Union
Get mindfulness and self-care tips and tricks, and learn about EIU’s Counseling Center, Health Education Resource Center, and other mental health resources.
- Tips for Living Off Campus & Student legal Services
Coleman Auditorium (Room 1255), Coleman Hall
Find out what you need to know about Student Legal Services and living off-campus.
- How Career Services Can Help You Right Now!
Buzzard Auditorium (Room 1501), Buzzard Hall
Get details about the Handshake Community, student employment, interviewing practices, resume workshops, and more.
- Life Beyond the Classroom: Getting Involved at EIU Grand Ballroom
MLK Jr. Union
Leave your pawprint on campus! Find out how to get involved in RSOs, Fraternity and Sorority Life, volunteering, and becoming a student leader.
- Staying Active Through Intramurals
7th Street Underground (Rathskeller), MLK Jr. Union
Learn about how to get involved in intramurals and the Student Recreation Center.
- Student Government
Effingham Room, MLK Jr. Union
Learn about EIU's Student Government; what it means to be the voice of the student body; and how they can help you.
- University Police Department: Meet Us Before You Need Us
Phipps Lecture Hall (Room 1205), Physical Science Building
Learn about the Therapy Dog Program, bicycle patrolling, investigations, community policing, unlocking of vehicles, safety escorts, and more.
- Accessibility & Accommodations On Campus
Charleston/Mattoon Room, MLK Jr. Union
Learn how to get academic accommodations and what to expect in terms of supports, communication, and the differences between K-12 and college accommodations.
Date/Time Information
Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 3:00 pm until 4:45 pm
Location Information
Across Campus
Contact Information
New Student & Family Programs
217-581-6435
nsfp@eiu.edu
