2013 Legacy Celebration

Legacy Celebration - Friday, April 12, 2013

  • 3:30 p.m. Legacy Celebration Program in the Recital Hall
    • The program will include recognition of 2012 Lifetime and Heritage Society Pin recipients, honoring endowment donors and recipients, and a celebration of the 2012 Burnham and Nancy Neal Outstanding Philanthropist Award recipients
  • Immediately Following the Program, Reception in the Doudna Concourse
    • Featuring select poster presentations from EIU students, musical entertainment from EIU students and complimentary food and beverages.

    Please RSVP by March 29 to Robyn Carr at rbcarr@eiu.edu or 217-581-5180.

Additional Campus and Community Events

Friday, April 12

  • Graduate Art Showcase in Tarble from 10am - 5pm
  • Cloud 9 performances at 7:30 p.m. in the Doudna Black Box

Saturday, April 13


Hotel Information for Legacy Weekend

Rooms are being held in blocks under EIU Foundation

Unique Suites
920 W. Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-348-8161
10 Rooms Available
Rate per night is $60.00 + tax
*Reservations must be made by 3/12/13
Rooms are held under EIU Foundation
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
121 Swords Drive
Mattoon, IL
217-235-2060
15 Rooms Available
*Reservations must be made by 3/13/2013
Rate is $87.20 per night plus tax
Rooms are held under EIU Foundation



2012 Legacy Celebration Flashmob

Guests at the 2012 Legacy Celebration were surprised by a flashmob performed by EIU students.



2012 Legacy Celebration Photos

Legacy Celebration 2012 event photos can be seen on flickr.

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