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The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Josh Bost, a social studies education major, said his favorite study spaces include the Red Room in Doudna because of its openness and unique color.

Students reveal favorite study spots

Chrissy Miller , News Editor August 17, 2017

With classes right around the corner, finding the perfect study spot can play an important part in jumping into the academic year. Morgan Colvin, a sophomore political science and English major, said...

Library Dean set to retire at end of month

Mary Ellen Greenburg, Reporter June 20, 2017

Allen Lanham, dean of Library Services at the Booth Library, is set to retire at the end of June. Lanham has worked at Eastern for 26 years and has  been considering retiring for two. He said the decision...

CAA to vote on four new majors

Staff Report April 27, 2017

The Council on Academic Affairs will vote on four new majors at its meeting 2 p.m. Thursday in Room 4440 of the Booth Library. These are exercise science, sport management, engineering technology and...

CAA to vote on new engineering technology major

Staff Report April 19, 2017

A new engineering technology program is one of 14 items to be voted on at the next meeting of the Council on Academic Affairs. The meeting is set for 2 p.m. Thursday in the Booth Library. According...

Library proves useful for sororities

Megan Shudrowitz, Contributing Writer April 19, 2017

  Eastern is home to nine Panhellenic sororities, each of which requires a certain GPA to be an active member. Each sorority sets their own grade requirements. To keep up with these academic...

CAA to vote on grant writing course

Staff Report April 12, 2017

  The Council on Academic Affairs will vote on adding a new organizational and professional development class, Grant Writing for Organizations at its meeting 2 p.m. Thursday in room 4440 of the...

National Library week starts Monday

Staff Report April 6, 2017

Several activities are planned for the Booth Library’s National Library Week starting Monday. The week kicks off with the seventh annual Edible Book Festival, with public voting from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday...

Booth librarians specialize in subjects

Megan Shudrowitz, Contributing Writer March 19, 2017

The Booth Library currently has about 16 librarians able to assist students with their studies or research findings. These librarians serve as a liaison to a specific academic department in the university....

Entries now accepted for Edible Book Festival

Staff Report March 5, 2017

The Booth Library is now accepting entries for the seventh annual Edible Book Festival as part of National Library Week. According to a press release, anyone in the community can enter a work made out...

CAA to discuss program recommendations

Staff Report February 23, 2017

The Council on Academic affairs will discuss its draft document of recommendations for programs being considered for elimination or reorganization. It is scheduled to meet 2 p.m. Tuesday in room 4440...

Thesis presentations to be at Booth

DEN Staff January 31, 2017

Thesis presentations to be at Booth   Three sessions on how to research and present a thesis will be given by Booth Library faculty members this semester. The first one, Thesis 101 Seminar...

For literary festival, show must go on

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter January 26, 2017

Despite multiple roadblocks, the fifth annual Lions in Winter literary festival will run on schedule Friday and Saturday at the Doudna Fine Arts Center and Booth Library. The lack of state funds left...

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