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Alumni Events

Alumni White Sox Game

Join us on the patio at the White Sox game for Õ¬ÄÐÑо¿Ëù Night on Saturday, Aug. 9, as they take on the Cleveland Guardians! First pitch is 6:10 p.m.

Event Information

• Saturday, August 9
• Patio opens at 4:30 p.m.; first pitch is 6:10 p.m.
• Rate Field | 333 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL

Patio pass tickets include discounted entrance to the game plus two hours of access to our all-you-can-eat and drink area (4:40-6:40 p.m.). If you have any questions, email us or call us at 800-ALUM-Õ¬ÄÐÑо¿Ëù (800-258-6348) or alumeiu@eiu.edu.

Authors@Õ¬ÄÐÑо¿Ëù: The Mind of the Censor and The Eye of the Beholder

5:00 PM

Õ¬ÄÐÑо¿Ëù Alum, and Chief Counsel for , Robert Corn-Revere '77, will discuss his recent book “The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder: The First Amendment and the Censor’s Dilemma”. This event in in conjunction with the

Robert Corn-Revere has been a First Amendment litigator for more than four decades. He is a prominent writer, thinker, and advocate on free expression issues. In 2021, Cambridge University Press published his book, “The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder: The First Amendment and the Censor’s Dilemma,” which explores how free expression became a part of America’s identity.

In 2003, he successfully petitioned Governor George E. Pataki to grant the first posthumous pardon in New York history to the late comedian Lenny Bruce, who was convicted for “obscene” comedy routines.

This event is sponsored by The Doudna Fine Arts Center, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Booth Library, and University Advancement.

Registration is free.

Doudna Events Series: I'm Not A Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce

7:30 PM

University Advancement is happy offer discount tickets the showing of "I'm Not A Comedian.....I'm Lenny Bruce" Doudna Fine Arts Center's as part of the Doudna's 2025–2026 Premier Season. In addition to the discounted tickets, there will be post show discussion and reception with show writer and actor Ronnie Marmo and Õ¬ÄÐÑо¿Ëù alum, Robert Corn-Revere '77.

Registration is $20 for alumni and includes a post show discussion and reception.

Housing Legacy Courtyard

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 Õ¬ÄÐÑо¿Ëù Alumni Services Office will reach out to you for your brick or paver message.