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.
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.
Lou Hencken - Old Main | Jim Edgar - Napoleon |
Omar Solomon - Bleed Blue | Alison Maley - Student Service Day |
Dr. Jill Nilsen - Changes Over The Years | Dr. Jeffrey Lynch - Doudna Fine Arts Center |
Dr. Sally Renaud - The Warbler | Dr. Susan Kaufman - Breaking News |
Ross McCullough - Midwest to Far East | Robert Sterling - My EIU Journey |
Ingrid Minger - Greek Life | Mike Bradd - EIU Sports Teams |
Dave Kidwell - EIU Coaches | Edgar Matthews - 50 Years Later |
Christian Ilunga-Matthiesen - EIU Around the World | Nancy Depcik - Reconnecting With EIU |
Jim Edgar - EIU to Governor | Mark Hudson - Pemberton Hall |
Ron Bayles - Nightlife | Matthew Piescinski - History of EIU Radio |
Rahul Wahi & Tony Zipparro - Right Place, Right Time | Dr. Allen Lanham - Booth Library |
Dr. Lola Burnham - Daily Eastern News | Gretchen Brandt - Giving Back |
Ted Gregory - EIU to Pulitzer Prize | Josh Norman - EIU Today ... Tomorrow |
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