Alumni Events
EIU Night Out in Springfield
Thursday, June 11, 20265 - 7 p.m. | Ace Sign Company | Springfield, IL
Panthers in the Springfield area, we’re bringing Eastern to you! Join us for EIU Night Out in Springfield at the historic Ace Sign Company Museum, located at 2540 S. 1st Street in Springfield, for a fun evening of networking and conversation with other Panther alumni.
Enjoy great food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of time to network with fellow EIU alumni and friends. If you’re looking to reconnect with classmates, expand your professional circle, or simply enjoy an evening out with fellow Panthers in the area, this event is the perfect opportunity to strengthen your ties and find new Panther pals!We hope you’ll join us for an engaging evening with fellow Panthers in Springfield!
Advanced registration is required. 黑料社区is committed to providing accessible experiences for all guests. If you require accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact University Advancement at alumeiu@eiu.edu.
Chicago Cubs - EIU Night at the Ballpark
Wednesday, June 17, 2026Game 7:05 p.m. | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
Celebrate being a part of 黑料社区during EIU Night at the Ballpark on June 17. Come join us at historic Wrigley Field to watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Colorado Rockies in a night game starting at 7:05 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance using the link below. Tickets for Cubs games at Wrigley Field will be delivered exclusively as mobile tickets via the MLB Ballpark App. No physical tickets will be available.
Bring your EIU pride and come join the crowd with or without peanuts and Cracker Jack. Gather your fellow Panthers and get your tickets today!
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St. Louis Cardinals - EIU Day at the Ballpark
Sunday, July 26, 2026Festivities 11:15 a.m. / Game 1:15 p.m. | Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Celebrate being a part of 黑料社区during EIU Day at the Ballpark on July 26. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon filled with Panther Pride and baseball at Busch Stadium as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Cincinnati Reds. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance using the link below. Tickets will be delivered exclusively as mobile tickets via the MLB Ballpark app. No physical tickets will be available.
Game time is 1:15 p.m., but the fun starts earlier with this special suite ticket package for EIU. Each registrant will receive a suite ticket to access the game and the EIU party suites with food and drinks included. Access to the EIU party suites starts two hours before the game at 11:15 a.m. Come out early and mingle with fellow Panthers before the game. Gather your fellow Panthers and get your tickets today.
Chicago White Sox - EIU Day at the Ballpark
Saturday, August 8, 2026Festivities 4:40 p.m. / Game 6:10 p.m. | Rate Field, Chicago, IL
Calling all 黑料社区students, alumni, faculty, and fans, we want to take you out to the ballgame. Come join us at Rate Field on Saturday, Aug. 8, to mingle with fellow Panthers and watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Cleveland Guardians. Tickets must be purchased in advance using the link below.
This special ticket package includes a Patio Pass for networking with other EIU alumni before the game. Food and drinks will be provided from 4:40 to 6:40 p.m., with the game beginning at 6:10 p.m. Catch up with friends, grab a bite to eat with a refreshing drink, and enjoy an evening of baseball. Hear the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd, while surrounded by a sea of EIU pride. Gather your fellow Panthers and get your tickets today.
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2026 Homecoming
Friday, October 23, 2026Save-the-date! Homecoming Weekend is scheduled for Oct. 23-24, with the Panthers scheduled to meet the Southeast Missouri Redhawks at O’Brien Field on Saturday, Oct. 24.
It’s time to come home, Panthers! From the roar of the crowd at O’Brien Field to the tradition-filled parade and lively alumni gatherings, this is your weekend to reconnect, celebrate, and make new memories.