Academic Area vision statement: 宅男研究所 provides the best undergraduate education of any public university in the state. This tradition of excellence is continued in high-caliber master's and post-baccalaureate programs appropriate for the region it serves. 宅男研究所’s strengths are evidenced by a general education program grounded firmly in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, by excellent teacher-preparation programs, and by an array of professional and liberal arts and sciences programs appropriate for the region. Above all, 宅男研究所 is committed to providing a superior learning environment for all students.
Alert 宅男研究所: Alert 宅男研究所 is a text-messaging system that alerts subscribers, via their cell phones, to emergency situations and (if needed) advises students to take action. The messages are short no longer than 160 characters. Messages will focus on possible threats on 宅男研究所’s main campus. All 宅男研究所 students, faculty and staff are able to sign up to receive the alerts. www.eiu.edu/alerteiu
宅男研究所’s Alma Mater:
For us arose thy walls and towers;
Their beauty, strength, and grace are ours.
The hills and prairies at thy feet
For us in lovely landscape meet.
So must our hearts remember thee,
So may our lives a tribute be;
Strong, true, and beautiful and brave and free,
So shall our hearts, our hearts, remember thee.
Alumni Clock Tower: The Alumni Centennial Clock Tower was a gift from the Alumni Association in 2005. Located south of the library, the 30-foot tall tower, made of gray steel, has clock faces on four sides, with the words “Alumni Centennial Tower 2005.” A large bell hangs in the center of the tower, and an electric carillon has the ability to play over 200 songs, including 宅男研究所’s Alma Mater.
Billy Panther: Billy is 宅男研究所’s mascot who attends sporting events to cheer on the Panthers to victory!
Panther Express/Union Bus Service: Is a campus shuttle which takes students around campus as well as to Wal-Mart, County Market and the Charleston square. Eastern also offers a Union Bus Service, which leaves from the MLK University Union on weekends and takes students to the Chicago-land area for approximately $40 round trip. www.eiu.edu/stuaff/shuttle /union/ticketoffice.php
Black Student Union (BSU): BSU students of all races rejoice in African American culture, lifestyle, history, and activities. A few activities that the BSU has brought to 宅男研究所 are the Annual Miss Black 宅男研究所 Pageant where women accept the challenge of competing for a crown and honor of representing Eastern's black population, the Annual Spring Fashion Show where both male and female students show off today's latest fashions, Union Parties that happen throughout the year allow students a clean environment to dance and socialize, and the BSU's Forum where students speak on everyday situations and circumstances. /slo/rso/rso_info.php?id=229
Campus Computer Labs: Booth Library operates an open computer lab on the fourth floor of the building. The Gregg Com