Tears fell down parents' faces as they watched their children walk across the stage and into post-college life. A farewell tempo beat from drums in the stands where Eastern wind symphony members watched friends graduate from their own ranks. May 3's commencement ceremonies featured about 1,659 students who met or will meet graduation requirements during the spring and summer semesters. (2) comments
Throughout Eastern's Graduation Ceremony on May 3, multiple administrators and students addressed the student body as they departed the halls of Eastern for other paths. The commencement ceremony is one in which degrees and diplomas are conferred upon qualifying students. (0) comments
Plans are in the works to bring summer Student Senate back to campus for the 2008 summer semester. "It is just a way for Student Government members who are staying over the summer to get together to plan ahead," said Levi Bulgar, student body president elect and current student executive vice president. (0) comments
Three applicants visited Eastern and were interviewed for the vacant budget director's position, but the search committee is still formulating a final recommendation. Paul McCann, director of Business Services, said five applications were received in mid-January. (3) comments
More than 60 Eastern faculty and staff members have retired or plan to retire during the 2007-08 academic year. Eastern President Bill Perry came to congratulate and honor the staff for their many years of service at a formal dinner that annually recognizes those employees who are retiring from Eastern. (1) comment
Kooistra due in court Wednesday A status hearing for Scott Kooistra, of Chicago, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday pertaining to alleged charges of domestic battery. Kooistra was arrested March 1 after he was accused of assaulting a resident assistant at Stevenson Hall. (0) comments