Campus Briefs: Payroll unintentionally released early

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Posted: 11/21/08

University employees were unintentionally paid on Tuesday because of an error created by a new software the payroll department is using.

"We recently were required to begin using a different type of software to transmit the direct deposits to the bank," said Linda Holloway, assistant director for payroll and benefits. "When the file was released, the program inserted a date into the file. We were not aware this date would be inserted as our files have always contained the release date to be used."

First Mid ATM cards not working in Chicagoland

First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust announced it is experiencing issues with its debit card system in the Chicagoland area. The cards will not work in stores, pay-at-the-pump gas stations or at ATMs in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

The system issue only affects First Mid Visa debit cards. It does not affect Panther Cards and their purchasing or ATM usage.

Booth Library adjusts hours for Thanksgiving

Booth Library will be closed Saturday and Sunday for Thanksgiving Break.

During the week, the library will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

The library will be closed to the general public Nov. 26, but faculty can call the Dean's Office at 581-6061 for admission.

The library will be closed Nov. 27 through 29, with normal hours resuming on Nov. 30.

Lincoln Hall winner of football Pack the Place

Lincoln Hall was announced as the winner of the first round of Pack the Place. The Pack the Place campaign is designed to boost attendance at Eastern athletic events and pits the 12 residence halls on campus against each other to see which hall can get the highest percentage of residents to select athletic events.

The next round of Pack the Place takes place during the Dec. 4 men's basketball game against Tennessee State in Lantz Arena. Sign in for students in residence halls is from 7:15 to 8 p.m.

- Compiled by Associate News Editor Matt Hopf and Editor-in-Chief Kristina Peters