U.S. Marine Cpl. Eric J. Hansen, whose unit is based in Japan, recently saved the life of a Japanese woman using the Heimlich maneuver, which he learned at EIU.

• Personal trainer competing on ABC's 'The Bachelor'
• Barlock among firefighters honored for exemplary service
• Chicago Rush hires Wexelberg as new president/general manager
• Prairie Wind Ensemble taps Manfredo to conduct
• Tulloss secures prestigious National Science Foundation grant
• Despite knee cancer, Elmhurst native earns degrees, dances at wedding
• National Guard member Coleman honored for helping homeless and youth
• Drummer's 'split-brain approach' combines love of music, business
• Carroll oversees celebrated American Clock & Watch Museum

Applications for the 2012 Legacy Scholarship will be accepted by the Alumni Services office through Wednesday, Feb. 1. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit our Scholarships Page.

Looking for more scholarship opportunities? Visit EIU's Scholarship Search.

Our February calendar is full of exciting events! Join us for an upcoming alumni gathering in your area.

• Feb. 5: Annual Florida Alumni Reception
• Feb. 12: EIU Northern California Alumni Social
• Feb. 18: Alumni Night at Lantz
• Feb. 18: "Homecoming North" Annual Journalism Social
• Feb. 23: EIU Atlanta Alumni Social

This March, join us in Mesa, Ariz., in for our first-ever spring training outing. Enjoy a sunny afternoon of baseball when the Oakland A's visit the Chicago Cubs at Hohokam Stadium. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

• Alumni are welcome to attend the Career Network Day Job Fair on Feb. 15. There is no cost to attend. For a list of participating employers, click here.
• Did you know you can find the Alumni Association on Facebook and LinkedIn? If you haven't already, join now to instantly read updates on the university, receive invitations to alumni events, reconnect with lost classmates, network professionally and much more.
• Start the new year off right by enriching your connection to EIU — become a member of the EIU Alumni Association. Annual memberships are just $30 per year. Help us build a stronger EIU!