Thanks for Watching!

This special production tells the story of Eastern Illinois University through the words of a variety of storytellers representing the past, present and future of this institution.

Whether they're alumni, faculty members, employees - or some combination! - they are a part of EIU's rich history and have played a part in the shared love we all feel for this university.


Watch Online

This special is uploaded to our YouTube account in four parts; the entire playlist is embedded above. To select between parts, click the icon in the YouTube player and choose the one you'd like to view.



Our Storytellers

Lou Hencken - Old MainJim Edgar - Napoleon
Omar Solomon - Bleed BlueAlison Maley - Student Service Day
Dr. Jill Nilsen - Changes Over The YearsDr. Jeffrey Lynch - Doudna Fine Arts Center
Dr. Sally Renaud - The WarblerDr. Susan Kaufman - Breaking News
Ross McCullough - Midwest to Far EastRobert Sterling - My EIU Journey
Ingrid Minger - Greek LifeMike Bradd - EIU Sports Teams
Dave Kidwell - EIU CoachesEdgar Matthews - 50 Years Later
Christian Ilunga-Matthiesen - EIU Around the WorldNancy Depcik - Reconnecting With EIU
Jim Edgar - EIU to GovernorMark Hudson - Pemberton Hall
Ron Bayles - NightlifeMatthew Piescinski - History of EIU Radio
Rahul Wahi & Tony Zipparro - Right Place, Right TimeDr. Allen Lanham - Booth Library
Dr. Lola Burnham - Daily Eastern NewsGretchen Brandt - Giving Back
Ted Gregory - EIU to Pulitzer PrizeJosh Norman - EIU Today ... Tomorrow



Thanks to Our Underwriters!

Questions? Contact an Our Story team member:

Ke'an Armstrong, Project Manager
217-581-7193
ksarmstrong@eiu.edu

Jeff Owens, General Manager/Underwriting
217-581-6954
jdowens@eiu.edu

Rameen Karbassioon, Producer/Director
217-581-8401
rkarbassioon@eiu.edu

Lacey Spence, Producer/Director
217-581-7245
lmspence@eiu.edu