Dr. William Weber's goal is to make sure Eastern is a comprehensive university, especially with integrating technological advances. Weber, who became the new vice president for business affairs on July 1, has spent his first week speaking with Information Technology Services (ITS), President Perry and individuals conducting an analysis of ITS to make it the most up-to-date it can be. (2) comments
Several changes have taken place within the College of Sciences, which will have four new chairs to enter the Fall 2009 semester. Steve Daniels has been appointed the new chair of the department of physics, replacing Leonard Storm, who will return to his faculty position until he retires from Eastern in December. (0) comments
Students often grow into themselves during their college careers. Participation in organizations and events on campus contributes a lot to that growth. Dana Barnard, the new assistant director of Student Life, was one student who was changed by that participation, and now she enjoys watching the effects on the students she advises. (0) comments
It has been about a month since cuts have been made at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. Yet, Sheryl Snyder, executive director at the library, said things are going just as they should. "It's a bit more hectic, but that is too be expected," Snyder said. (1) comment
After 27 years of service to the Charleston area, Fire Chief Kris Phipps has announced he will be resigning from the Charleston Fire Department to take on a new chapter of life. City Manager Scott Smith said he received his resignation on Tuesday, saying he will be done working for the department at the end of the month. (0) comments
A story in Tuesday's edition of the Daily Eastern News on Eastern professors' leading study abroad programs contained several errors. English professor Dagni Bredesen's name was misspelled. English professor Ruth Hoberman will be teaching at Harlaxton College in spring 2010. (1) comment
The wonder that is art doesn't have to be understood to be beautiful, and the sculptures on campus certainly are beautiful. A year ago, the College of Arts and Humanities and the graduate school came together to develop the Eastern Illinois University Summer Sculpture Residency program. (3) comments