EIU Spirit Rock

 

Established in 2024, the EIU Spirit Rock provides a space for students to express themselves, increase school spirit and foster connection in the campus community.

 

SPIRIT ROCK LIVESTREAM

SPIRIT ROCK POLICIES 

Please note that the area surrounding the EIU Spirit Rock is under 24-hour camera surveillance.

• The EIU Spirit Rock is intended for students, student organizations, intercollegiate or intramural sports teams, or University offices to post positive messaging that support their organization’s mission, facilitate recruitment for their organization, memorialize members of the EIU community, honor a major historical event or holiday, promote upcoming programming or support an emergent student need.
• All students, individuals, organizations, and offices are expected to demonstrate respect for the EIU community through their artwork on the EIU Spirit Rock. Any inappropriate, vulgar, or threatening messages will be promptly removed by the University. Individuals or organizations responsible for such messages may be subject to disciplinary action, with referrals to the Dean of Students or Human Resources as necessary, in accordance with EIU's standards. Please be aware that the vicinity of the rock is continuously monitored by security cameras.
• The EIU Spirit Rock cannot be used to campaign for Student Government, RSO elections and/or State, Local, or Federal offices.
• Only the designated EIU Spirit Rock may be painted. Student organizations, offices or individuals who damage or paint the surrounding areas (trees, grass, sidewalks, etc.) will be held financially responsible.
  Individuals/groups must furnish their own paint and supplies to paint the EIU Spirit Rock. No university funds can be used to paint the EIU Spirit Rock.
• Those painting the EIU Spirit Rock will ensure that the area is left in a clean condition. They will remove all materials and litter from the site and properly dispose of all paint.
• Individuals or groups painting the EIU Spirit Rock assume liability for any individual who may be injured or incur clothing damage.
• EIU Spirit Rock messages are to remain on the rock for at least 24 hours. Students, organizations, and offices are asked to paint the date of their painting on the back side of the EIU Spirit Rock. Please note: There is no reservation system for painting the Spirit Rock; it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, students, organizations, or teams are not allowed to paint over a message that is dated for the current or previous day.

REPORTING VIOLATIONS

If you see something painted on the EIU Spirit Rock you believe violates these policies, please email spiritrock@eiu.edu. 

• IGP 164 - Spirit Rock