June 21, 2006

Contact Information: SUMMER HOURS Jacqueline S. Joines, CFRE Development Office Hours Monday-Thursday, 8 am - 4:30 pm Lumpkin College of Business & Friday, 8 am - 12:00 pm Applied Sciences 600 Lincoln Ave. Charleston, IL 61920

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (217) 581-7969 HEADLINES Fax: (217) 581-6029

Old Main EIU MOURNS DEATH OF FORMER CHAIR OF SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Thomas Elliott, Ph.D., died Sunday, June 18, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center after National Historic Site suffering a heart attack.

The visitation is scheduled for 4:00-8:00 pm at Adams Funeral Home in Charleson. The funeral will be held at the Wesley United Church on Friday at 10:00 am.

Tom served in the United States Air Force ebfore his honorable discharge at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He married Betty Gemill in 1953. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Business Education from Ball State University. He earned his Ph.D. from Northern Colorado University, no the University of Colorado.

Dr. Elliott was a faculty member of Eastern Illinois University in the College of Business' Department of Education and Administrative Office Management, and he served as the department chair for Administrative Information Systems and Business Education for nine years. He retired from Eastern after 24 years of service. During his career, he cofounded Eastern's Delta Phi Epsilon Chapter, an honorary graduate fraternity for business educators. In 1978, he served as the president of the Illinois Business Education Association and received its Outstanding Business Educator award in 1982.

Tom will be greatly missed by his "family" in the School of Business at Eastern.

NELSON RETURNING TO AREA TO LEAD EIU'S NEW NURSING PROGRAM Make Great Things Happen. Make a EIU Media Release, June 15, 2006 Gift Online! Dianne E. Nelson, a familiar face to many local nurses, has been chosen to serve as the Make a gift to your favorite area at founding director of Eastern Illinois University's nursing program. EIU online. Log on to https://www. give2eiu.eiu.edu/ Nelson taught hundreds of students in nursing classes in her eight years at Lake Land index.html. It's convenient, secure, College before leaving in 2002 to become an assistant professor in Indiana State University's and confidential. We appreciate your College of Nursing in Terre Haute, Ind. continued support.

Starting July 1, Nelson will be back in Coles County to help shape the future of EIU's bachelor's of science in nursing degree program, which is tentatively set to begin offering courses in August 2007. Join the EIU Alumni Association "I am very excited to be back in east-central Illinois," Nelson said. "I enjoyed teaching at Lake Are you a graduate of Eastern Illinois Land, and I am very familiar with health care in the area. I want to establish a high-quality University? See what Alumni Services program that meets the needs of the nurses and the health-care facilities of our area." can do for you when you join the Alumni Association. It's just $30 for an The program, often called a BSN-completion degree, is geared toward registered nurses, and annual membership and $45 for an Nelson said she is excited to have such an integral part in its development. annual family membership! Benefits range from newsletters to ticket information for EIU events and travel Nelson helped add a BSN-completion component to the curriculum when she taught at discounts. The Alumni Association Arkansas Tech University prior to moving to Lake Land, so she's no stranger to getting such a also recognizes the professional and program up and running. volunteer accomplishments of EIU alumni. For more information, visit the "This is a very important new program for Eastern, and we look forward to its successful web site at: www.eiu.edu/~alumni. initiation under Dr. Nelson's leadership," said Blair Lord, EIU provost and vice president for academic affairs. Brainard House Home of the EIU Alumni Association Nelson's initial tasks at EIU are to more fully develop courses and curriculum and gain campus approval for them, hire staff and faculty, develop policies for the program, develop recruitment and admission materials, establish clinical sites with area health-care agencies and providers, and prepare the program for accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

"Dr. Nelson's broad experiences and resourcefulness will assist her in bringing all the necessary assets together for a successful BSN-completion program and the very first nursing program at EIU," said Mary Anne Hanner, dean of the EIU College of Sciences.

Nelson plans to meet with health-care professionals, including potential students, to make sure the program will be designed to meet their needs.

For nurses who plan to remain working at the bedside, the program will increase their knowledge and allow them to work at a more advanced level, Nelson said.

The program can also provide expanded career opportunities, such as working as a nurse manager or attending graduate school to become an advanced practice nurse or an educator in higher education. Homecoming 2006 and Family Weekend 2006 Dates Family Weekend 2006 is scheduled It can also be used as a stepping stone for those planning to become nurse practitioners, for the weekend of October 7, 2006, nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists. and Homecoming 2006 for the weekend of October 21, 2006. For The EIU program should help the nursing shortage by keeping existing RNs in the area, suggestions on area lodging, contact because nurses who have the opportunity to advance their education are more likely to the Charleston Chamber of remain in the profession, Nelson said. Commerce at 217-345-7041 or the LCBAS Development Office at [email protected] or 217-581-7969. "This will be a great option for nurses in practice and those who are planning their academic careers," she said.

In addition to having experience teaching from the associate degree level to the graduate level, Nelson has worked as a nurse herself, so she has a good understanding of students' needs from all angles.

"We want to have a personal program that meets the needs of the working nurse," Nelson said. "It tends to be a nontraditional student group, but they tend to be highly motivated. I know that their schedules often require alternative forms of class structure. I'm anxious to work with them."

Although some online classes likely will be offered, Nelson envisions them as including some in-class time to keep the personal touch. Please Support EIU Alums and "Eastern always has had good faculty-student relations, and I'd like to continue that with this Friends program," she said.

21st Century Wealth Nelson plans to work extensively with other nursing programs in the region to ensure -Jeff G. Scott, Class of 1968 students' seamless transition to EIU.

21st Century Wealth, a primer on the Nelson's other experience includes teaching nursing courses at John A. Logan Community essential principles of financial College in Carterville and working as a charge and staff nurse at Carbondale Memorial planning, is designed to be an Hospital for five years. informative resource for readers interested in estate, investment, and Nelson received her bachelor's in nursing from the University of Iowa in 1977, her master's in retirement planning issues. One of the community and family nursing from the University of Central Arkansas in 1989, and her contributors is Jeffrey G. Scott, CLU, doctorate in community and family nursing from Rush University in Chicago in 2004. CFP, ChFC. Mr. Scott, retired Managing Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region for Sagemark Consulting, She has received several awards for her research and her roles in nursing education. operated one of the top five financial planning firms in the Lincoln Financial Nelson resides in Charleston with her husband, Thomas A. Nelson, an EIU professor of Advisors distribution system. biological sciences and coordinator of EIU's environmental biology program.

The book is available for purchase at the discounted price of $24.95 plus EMBARRASS FILM FESTIVAL HONORS BURL IVES Daily Eastern News, June 15, 2006 shipping and handling. To request a Story by Tearria Ruffin copy, e-mail [email protected]. The Embarrass Film Festival will honor the belated Burl Ives, an Eastern alumnus, at the third Prepayment is required by personal or annual Embarrass Film Festival scheduled for September 20-23, 2006, at the Tarble Art corporate check. Center and Mary J. Booth Library.

Please Support EIU Alums and The festival is a free, family oriented event including guest speakers Jennifer Cutting and Friends Steve Winick, archivists and musicians from the Library of Congress, and James Jones. Boomtown USA -Jack Schultz, CEO of Agracel According to Joy Pratte, the festival director, Ives was chosen to be presented this upcoming September because his notoriety. His musical endeavors with folk song helped him to gain his Jack Schultz, CEO of Agracel, Inc., widespread popularity. Not only was he was a musician, he was also an accomplished actor, and past president of Eastern Illinois appearing in many 1950 films, such as "East of Eden" and his Academy Award winning role University's Foundation, has recently as best supporter actor in the 1958 film " The Big Country." published a book focusing on small towns that thrive while other small towns are failing. "He was a natural choice. The people know who Ives is," said Pratte.

Order a copy of Boomtown USA: The Films have evolved from the classic films of Ives era. Ives films and other films of the 50s 7 1/2 Keys to Big Success in Small influenced the public viewers indirectly and mild manner response to censorship, which the Towns by calling 1-800-600-8085 or opposite of the sex charged, violent, multi-million dollar motion pictures of today. visiting www.boomtownusa.net. Pemberton Hall "Well, T.V. doesn't show these old films as much anymore. What these old films have to show National Historic Site us is that a person doesn't need in-your-face kind of action all the time to be able to have a good film. These movies prove that," said Pratte.

Compared to the former festival honorees, Gregg Toland and Bill Phips, Ives is often recognized more. On the other hand, all honorees follow one important mission upheld by the festival.

"Our major mission, the Embarrass Valley film festival, is for people in this area to realize what the possibilities are. Coles County is not just a poor, dark county with nothing in it," said Pratte, "Coles County has had famous residents who come through and come from here and be successful and bring things back to the community."

Prior to and after his death in 1995, Burl Ives impacted the world through his contributions in the film and music industry, and still continues to impact the residents of Charleston and Coles County today. Please Support EIU Alumni and "He has impacted Eastern and the rest of the world because he has shown possibilities," said Friends Pratte.

More Country Music for Laughin' PEACE MEAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR Lovin' and Livin' It Up Barbra Wylie has accepted the position of Director of the Peace Meal Senior Nutrition -Gene Newport, Class of 1957 Program. Barbra holds a Master of Arts in Gerontology from Eastern Illinois University. Barbra is a veteran of the Eastern Illinois University Peace Meal Senior Nutrition at Eastern Illinois University. From 1994 to 1999 as a Community Services Coordinator and as the Assistant Gene Newport, an EIU business Director of the program. Since 1999, Barbra has been working for the Social Security alumnus ('57) and 1977 Distinguished Administration. Barbra is a member of the Charleston Business and Professional Women's Alumnus from the EIU School of Association and serves on the board of directors for the Mid-Illinois Big Brothers/Big Sisters Business, has written another book and on the board for HOPE of East Central Illinois. that may interest EIU alums. Newport, author of Management Up, Down, and Inside Out, is a professor of She will officially begin her new position in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences on management and dean emeritus at July 3. Please join us in welcoming Barbra back to Eastern's Peace Meal Program. the University of Alabama. STUDENT RESEARCHERS FIND WAYS TO IMPROVE THIRD-WORLD WATER SUPPLIES His newest book is More Country EIU Media Release, June 14, 2006 Music for Laughin', Lovin' and Livin' It Some global-minded Eastern Illinois University students hope their research will lead to Up. More Country Music... contains healthier rural water supplies throughout Haiti and other developing countries. even more country music song lyrics for more country songs that may The EIU team was one of only 50 groups in the country to receive $10,000 in research someday be written than his previous funding for the past academic year through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's book, National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity, and Country Music for Laughin', Lovin' and the Planet. Livin' It Up.

That distinction also allowed the students to attend the program's conference and present a Newport has generously arranged for display of their findings on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in May. a special offer for EIU alumni and friends, allowing proceeds from the purchase Though the five EIU students came from a wide variety of academic backgrounds, they found of Country Music... to benefit the common ground in their passion for finding ways to improve the design and longevity of Theodore W. Ivarie Leadership & cisterns that store drinking water for rural families. Innovation Fund. The endeavor -- an extracurricular volunteer effort for all involved -- fits in well with EIU's To order More Country Music..., commitment to "service learning." priced at $9.50, or Country Music..., priced at $12.50, contact Jackie "This project allows the students to take everything they've learned at EIU so far and apply it Joines at [email protected] or by to the global community," said project adviser Kathleen M. Bower, associate professor of calling 217-581-7969. EIU's geology/geography department.

The research team was comprised of Mary Brown of Kansas, Kimberly Burnitz of Lockport, Marissa Jernegan of Flossmoor, Kyla Nance of Oak Forest and Kimberly Schiaretti of McAfee Gym Charleston. National Historical Site "Each of us has gained valuable knowledge, exploring countless disciplines and discovering the living, breathing organism known as the Third World and its often misunderstood struggle," Nance wrote.

The group included members of EIU's Haiti Connection, a student organization that works to meet the need for more potable water in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

The women's research focused on Barasa, Haiti, an isolated farming community with no access to potable water, electricity or plumbing.

Cisterns are used to store water for household use, but they often crack, allowing water to escape.

Please Support EIU Alums and Friends Keeping Haiti's culture, economy and geology in mind, the EIU students explored potential solutions to prevent or repair cistern cracking, using affordable, obtainable materials that are Wellness: Piece by Piece easy to apply, safe and culturally acceptable. -Pat Sullivan, Class of 1975

Pat Sullivan, creator of the best- "We wanted to come up with solutions that the Haitians could continue to use," Bower said. selling ACT!© software, has authored a book chronicling his struggles with chronic illness and offering advice and Students found that adding dried fibers from sisal, a native plant found in abundance in Haiti, encouragement to those who also made concrete stronger. struggle with persistent health issues. His book, Wellness: Piece by Piece, is They also found that allowing the concrete to cure longer -- 28 days instead of three -- available from your local bookseller or significantly increased its strength. through Amazon.com.

Also, Pat Sullivan has established a In addition, students examined the use of epoxies for the repair of cracked cisterns. They health information network, Jigsaw found a type that should work well, and a local business has agreed to donate a large supply. Health. The web site offers nutritional foods, dietary supplements, and Although the EPA-funded portion of the group's work has come to an end, members of Haiti resources on illnesses and treatments. Connection plan to continue to work with Haitian masons to field-test the findings.

ENEWS SOURCES The ENEWS is a publication of the Lumpkin Members of Haiti Connection travel to Haiti two or three times a year, so some students will College of Business & Applied Sciences be able to work with Haitians on the issue on a personal basis. Development Office. Much of the text is obtained from the University Newsletter, Media Relations, and the Alumni Newsletter. "It's the nature of the university to make students think critically and come up with solutions," Other sources for campus news include the said Roy Lanham, the Newman Catholic Center's campus minister, who serves as the adviser PANTHER ATHLETICS, the DAILY for EIU's Haiti Connection. EASTERN NEWS, and the CHARLESTON TIMES-COURIER. "Now these students can bring this gift," Lanham said. "The impact is huge. This project will have such a long-term, positive, wonderful effect. This is what the university is all about."

Students also expressed satisfaction that their work could positively influence people for years to come.

"I think it's a project that will keep on giving," said Burnitz, a student researcher.

DRUM CORPS SHOW IMPRESSES AUDIENCE Excerpts from Daily Eastern News, June 13, 2006 Story by Kevin Kenealy From the top of O'Brien Stadium, the sideline looked like a mini campsite. Rosemont, Illinois' 135 man Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, with a show known as "Machine," lit up the crowd with 72 brass, 32 color guard and 28 percussion.

According to graduate assistant Jordan Thomas, their stay at Eastern served as a "What it Takes" camp for people that did not make the Corps this year, so that the Cavaliers could work with the 50 campers on some of the show.

"I think it's very exciting, very innovative and it will be a lot of what they expected and a little bit more," said Chris Leone, of the drum line.

Starting off with a friendly "Stars and Stripes Forever," the hard-hitting brass filled the stadium. Even the bells were incorporated precisely on the decrescendo of the brass, right into the melody, making for a unique transition from hard to soft.

But it was not only the playing that made the show. Marching formations also impressed the crowd. At one point in the show, the Cavaliers formed an X, if only for a moment as the brass swiftly moved back to let the drum core take center stage. The flags twirled metronomically to the music, and it was always about the finishing position-meeting in a tight square, finishing precisely on the same note, everyone in the same stance. The last few minutes the Cavaliers came out and put on some of their 2006 competitive show that had the brass at its best. The percussion hit in perfect unison, and while there were 28 of them, it sounded more like one perfect instrument.

"I thought it went really well; the camp was awesome," said Jeff Brown, horn sergeant. "The kids really enjoyed it; they had a great week. We had a great turnout, the crowd really enjoyed what we did."

The Corps was at Eastern through Saturday before heading home to Rosemont to learn more of their show before their nationwide tour starts June 16 in Oswego.

"I thought it was exceptional, they're always a good quality group and they always put on a very good performance," said Eastern student Amy Moran.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

ALUMNI DAY AT WRIGLEY FIELD The Alumni Association is hosting the annual alumni day at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, July 19, to watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Houston Astros. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The pregame party will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Cubby Bear, 1059 West Addison, Chicago. Game tickets are in sections 228-231. Alumni Association members will receive first priority to purchase tickets with a limit of two game tickets per person.

To order, please call 1-800-ALUM-EIU or complete and return this .pdf form.

PANTHER ATHLETICS PLANS GOLF OUTINGS FOR THIS SUMMER July 7: The Paris Open in Paris, Ill., at the Sycamore Hills golf course will begin with registration at 11:30 a.m. and golf at 12:30 p.m. Carts will be provided. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $65/person and includes lunch, golf, and dinner. To sign up, please complete the entry form. Entry deadline: Friday, June 30.

July 13: Bill Glenn Open will be held at the Rail golf course in Springfield, Ill. Lunch begins at 12:00 p.m. with golf starting at 1:00. A social and dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $80/ player for golf and dinner or $25.00/person for social and dinner only. To sign up please complete the entry form. Entry deadline: Monday, July 10.

July 21: The Lake of the Woods golf course in Mahomet will feature EIU football head coach Bob Spoo and the football team at this golf outing. Lunch will be served at noon with golf at 1:00 p.m. Carts will be provided. Dinner is set for 6:00 p.m. The cost is $75.00/person for lunch, dinner, golf, and gift or $20/person for dinner and mixer only. To sign up, please complete the entry form. Entry deadline: July 14.

August 4: The Bud Light Classic at the Mattoon Country Club in Mattoon, Ill., will feature the EIU Panther football team, head coach Bob Spoo, and team staff. Lunch begins at noon with golf starting at 12:30 p.m. Carts will be provided. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $75/ person for golf and dinner or $20/person for dinner and mixer only. To sign up, please complete the entry form. Entry deadline: July 31.

September 1: The Ironhorse golf course in Tuscola, Ill., will host the 4th Annual EIU Men's Basketball golf outing and fundraiser. Lunch begins at noon with golf starting at 1:00 p.m. Dinner is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in the clubhouse. The day will end with an auction at 7:00 p. m. Cost is $85/person for golf, dinner, and auction or $25/person for social, dinner, and auction only. To sign up, please complete the entry form. September 30: The Bud Light Tournament at Meadowview Golf Course in Mattoon, Ill., will feature the EIU baseball team and staff as fellow players. The day begins with lunch at noon and golf starting at 1:00 p.m. A social is planned for 5:00 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $75/person for golf and dinner or $20/person for social and dinner only. To sign up, please complete the entry form. Entry deadline: September 25.

For more information on Panther Club Golf Outings please contact Panther Athletics at 217- 581-2319 or visit them online.

ALUMNI DAY AT WRIGLEY FIELD The Alumni Association has scheduled the annual alumni baseball game and pre-game party at Wrigley Field for July 19. The Chicago Cubs will be taking on the Houston Astros. Alumni Association members will have first priority to purchase tickets. More details will be announced at a later date.

ALUMNI DAY AT AT&T PARK The Alumni Association has scheduled an alumni day at AT&T Park on August 19. The San Francisco Giants will take on the LA Dodgers. Tickets will include the baseball game and a pre-game party. More details will be announced at a later date.

TRAVEL WITH THE EIU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Alumni can sign up for 2006 travel opportunities with Alumni Association members to the Italian Riviera, Ireland, Greece, and Germany. Details of each trip are below.

Greece -- September 11-22, 2006 This excursion will feature the Greek Isles, including a tour of the ancient monuments in Athens, one of the Western World's most historic capitals. For more information, please contact the Alumni Association.

Germany's Holiday Markets -- November 27-December 5, 2006 This river cruise on the Main River will feature ports of call around Germany, including Miltenberg, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Rothenburg, Bamberg, and Nuremberg. For more information, please contact the Alumni Association.

EVENTS CALENDAR July 7 Panther Athletics Golf Outing - Paris, Ill. Sycamore Hills Golf Course. Registration: 11:30 a.m. Golf: 12:30 p.m. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $65/person; $15/person for dinner only. Complete the entry form by June 30. 13 Panther Club Golf Outing - Springfield, IL. The Rail. Lunch: 12:00 p.m. Golf: 1:00 p.m. Social: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Cost: $80/person; $25/person for social & dinner only. Complete the entry form by July 10. 19 Alumni Day at Wrigley Field. Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros game and pre- game party. Pre-game: 5 p.m. at the Cubby Bear, 1059 West Addison, Chicago. Game: 7:05 p.m. To order tickets, please call 1-800-ALUM-EIU or complete and return this .pdf form. 21 Panther Club Golf Outing - Mahomet, IL. Lake of the Woods Golf Course. Lunch: 12:00 noon. Golf: 1:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Cost: $75.00/person; $20/person dinner & mixer only. Please complete the entry form by July 14. August 4 Panther Club Golf Outing - Mattoon, IL. Mattoon Country Club. Lunch: 12:00 noon. Golf: 12:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Cost: $75/person; $20/person dinner & mixer only. Please complete the entry form by July 31. 19 Alumni Event - Alumni Day at AT&T Park. San Francisco Giants vs. LA Dodgers. Baseball game and pre-game party. More details TBA.

September 1 Panther Club Golf Outing - Tuscola, Ill. Ironhorse Golf Course. Lunch: 12:00 noon. Golf: 1:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Auction: 7:00 p.m. Cost $85/person; $25/person social, dinner, & auction only. Please complete the entry form to sign up. 2 Alumni Event - Football Game. EIU Panthers vs. Fighting Illini at Illinois. Event tentative. Details TBA. 6 Beta Gamma Sigma International award presentation for Jack Schultz. More details TBA. 30 Panther Club Golf Outing - Mattoon, Ill. Meadowview Golf Course. Lunch: 12:00 noon. Golf: 1:00 p.m. Social: 5:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Cost $75/ person; $20/person for social & dinner only. Please complete the entry form by September 25. October 7 Family Weekend 2006. 21 Homecoming Weekend 2006. November 3-5 Black Alumni Reunion. Details TBA.

Watch your mailbox for information on these and other upcoming events in your area. For questions, call 800-ALUM-EIU (800-258-6348) or the LCBAS Development Office at 217-581-7969.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

EASTERN ALUMNA REMEMBERED Excerpts from Daily Eastern News, June 20, 2006 Story by Katey Mitchell No one knows exactly what happened to Eastern alumna Mark "Atwood" Evans in the early morning hours on June 5. He had spent the evening with his friends and returned home late in the evening. Sometime during the night, he was shot multiple times close to his residence and was discovered the next morning by a neighbor walking her dog. Evans was 42 years old. Police are still investigating.

Evans attended Eastern from 1981-1986. He was a journalism major with a graphic design background. He did daily comic strips for The Daily Eastern News for three years, said his friend Brian Peterlinz, who also attended Eastern. Evans was a freelance Web designer and was practically married to his work.

Mark Evans was buried in a cemetery outside of his hometown, Atwood, Illinois.

LOCAL ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO BE HEALTHY Excerpts from Daily Eastern News, June 15, 2006 Story by Kevin Kenealy Since 1997, I Sing the Body Electric have been using the arts as a way to help East Central Illinois' youth to make healthy choices. As part of Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System, the program strives for prevention in unhealthy choices through three stages: a biennial Centers for Disease Control Youth Risk Behavior Survey; a project production, arts and health festival; and an arts and health tour.

"Through this [the surveys] we find out what are the top concerns of teens in East Central Illinois. Then we'll present them with the data we found," said Gaye Harrison, director of I Sing the Body Electric.

For example, 12.4 percent of respondents reported they had used methamphetamines in their lifetime in 2002 for East Central Illinois, roughly 3 percent higher than the national average. On the latest 2004 analysis however, meth use dropped among youth in East Central Illinois to 7.9 percent, more comparable to the 2003 national average.

From there, teens are assisted by university interns and art mentors to come up with an art form to convey a health issue. Youth performances are even committed to video through help from the WEIU university public television station.

"If someone wants to write and/or perform original music, we won't give them a sound system, but will provide them with the funds they need to get guitar strings or the drum sticks," Harrison said.

Eastern alumnus Scott Krebsbach was a graduate assistant for the program from Fall '05 to Spring '06, and was in charge of arranging art tours and surveys with the school in the seven- county region and scheduling interns for their participation in those tours and surveys.

Kresbach, who received his master's in communication studies, said Electric has helped him in being more comfortable working with students and it was important to learn their thoughts in regards to issues that affect them in school such as alcohol, drugs, body image, etc.

"It is a great program and a wonderful experience for any college student who is looking for a paid internship experience," Kresbach said. "I would encourage anyone that is attending EIU to get involved. It would be a great item to have on your resume and gives you wonderful experience with students in the region of all ages."

I Sing intern and Eastern student Alana Tamkin is going to be involved with the program for another semester and a half, and among other things, talks with the students on the problems they face on a daily basis.

"The program has helped me grow as a person and opened my eyes to what other people may have to face without having a choice," Tamkin said.

Harrison, who just returned from meeting with Laura Bush in Indianapolis to discuss more innovative ways to carry out I Sing's projects, is getting the recognition she deserves.

"Gaye has done a phenomenal job. Gaye has such a passion for making a lasting impression on our youth," said Kim Uphoff, director of Planning and Healthy Communities at Sarah Bush Lincoln.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER Qualifications: Master's degree required. NATABOC certification and eligible for Illinois AT license. Experience at collegiate level with both men's and women's sports preferred. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills needed. Full- time 12-month position to assist head athletic trainer in developing, coordinating and administering comprehensive athletic training program, including health care for all student- athletes in 22 Division I sports (I-AA football). Requirements include, but not limited to, team coverage, daily operation of athletic training facilities and serving as ACI for students in accredited undergraduate program, and teach two-credit class per academic year in AT program. Evening and weekend work and travel with assigned teams required as necessary. Additional duties as assigned by head athletic trainer and athletic administration. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. EOE/AA/ADA

Applicants should send letter of application, resume and name and telephone numbers of three current references to: Assistant Athletic Trainer Search, c/o Mark Bonnstetter, Eastern Illinois University, Athletic Department, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, Ill. 61920, or fax to 217- 581-7192.

ACADEMIC ADVISER, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The School of Business invites applications for an academic adviser for the Student Center for Academic and Professional Development, beginning Aug. 1. Academic advisers are responsible for assisting business majors with academic and career advisement, maintaining student files and participating in activities of the center.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree and two years experience working with young adults is preferred. Degrees in business-related disciplines are also preferred.

The School of Business is fully accredited by AACSB and offers six undergraduate majors, two minors and an MBA program. There are approximately 1,500 students and 37 tenure track faculty and 11 non-tenure track faculty in the School of Business.

Only online applications will be accepted. For full consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, resume, transcripts (unofficial) and the names and contact information of three references by e-mail to Kathy Schmitz, Director, Student Center for Academic and Professional Development, Eastern Illinois University, [email protected]. The review of applications will begin July 5 and continue until the position is filled. Telephone interviews are projected to begin Thursday, July 6. EOE/AA/ADA

SPORTS NEWS

EASTERN SPORTS DIRECTOR RETIRES Excerpts from Daily Eastern News, June 20, 2006 Story by Brandon Netiuk David Kidwell retired last week after 34 years of working at Eastern. Kidwell, 58, was an Eastern graduate in 1970 and was hired as the sports information director in 1972. He held that position until 1997 when he was promoted to assistant athletic director for sports information and marketing. During his tenure, Kidwell was in charge of numerous things regarding the media for all 22 Eastern sports. Included in those responsibilities are putting out press releases, media guides and updating the Eastern sports Web site.

Kidwell has made an impression on people off this campus as well. Kim Melcher, Ohio Valley Conference assistant commissioner for media relations, has worked with Kidwell for nine years on different daily reporting activities for Eastern and the OVC.

Kidwell has helped publicize numerous athletic accomplishments during his time here. Among the team accomplishments was a division II national championship for football in 1978, women's basketball hosting a first round game of the NCAA tournament in 1988 and the 2001 men's basketball team being featured in Sports Illustrated and also making the cover of USA Today.

Approximately 25 Eastern athletes have gone on to the NBA, NFL or Major League Baseball during Kidwell's time here, most recently Tony Romo, who won the Walter Payton Award before landing with the Dallas Cowboys.

Kidwell will still be at Eastern quite a bit as he will be working on special projects for athletics on a part-time basis. Some of those special projects include working with the Eastern Hall of Fame and IHSA Track. PANTHER EVENTS AND RESULTS MONDAY, JUNE 12 Panther Sports Camp - Football Camp - thru June 15

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Panther Sports Camp - Track/Field Camp I - thru June 17

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Panther Sports Camp - Guard/Forward Camp - thru June 21

MONDAY, JUNE 19 Panther Sports Camp - Youth Soccer Camp - thru June 22

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