Alumni Events

EIU Alumni Day & Teacher Appreciation Game at Panther Basketball

Join Us for the EIU Alumni Day & Teacher Appreciation Game!

Calling all EIU alumni and local educators! 🐾🎓 Celebrate Panther pride and the incredible impact of educators at our special event. Held at Groniger Arena, enjoy an exciting game day featuring both the women’s and men’s basketball teams. Connect with fellow alumni, cheer on the Panthers, and let us show our appreciation for the teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators who make a difference every day.

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Doubleheader basketball game 

Women tip-off at 1 pm vs Southern Indiana

Men tip-off at 3:30 pm vs Southern Indiana

Groniger Arena

Tickets are just $3 and can be purchased below! Your ticket includes admission to both games, a t-shirt (available in adult sizes), and pizza provided by the EIU Alumni Association and College of Education between games.

T-shirts can be picked up on game day, so don’t forget to grab yours when you arrive! Plus, kids are invited to join the Billy's Buddies Kids Club to receive a free ticket to the game. You can join HERE. 🎉

Please plan to pick up your tickets and t-shirts from the Alumni Association/College of Education table in the main lobby of Groniger Arena outside of the Pool Lounge. You can also purchase tickets on-site. T-shirt sizing will be limited. 

Housing Legacy Courtyard

Leave your mark on campus. Alums who had memorable experiences on campus are taking the opportunity to buy a brick or paver as a permanent way to recognize those special times in the Memorial Courtyard located between Lawson and Andrews Hall.

• 4"x8" Imprinted brick: $100
• 16"x16" Imprinted paver: $250
• 16"x72" Bench Paver: $2,500

A representative from the EIU Alumni Services Office will reach out to you for your brick or paver message.