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Illini Media loses one of it's best – Tom Thomas.

Posted by: Kit Donahue on 2008-05-13 08:28:48

It is a very sad day at Illini Media. We lost one of our most passionate and active alums on Saturday – Tom Thomas, WPGU, 1974-76, to a sudden illness called aortic dissection. Tom was a member of the "Back to the Heart" fundraising committee and served on the Illini Media Hall of Fame selection committee the past two years. I am posting the following email from Ed Sackley, a long-time friend of Tom Thomas.' Plans are getting underway to start a memorial fund in Tom's name for the radio station – we will let you know when that is in place. I am including the visitation and funeral arrangements at the end of Ed's email. Family and friends may also sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. Read More >>

Austin "Danger" Schmidt Born on April 11th

Posted by: Eric Schmidt on 2008-04-28 21:38:50

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Roger Rafson Honored by the Media Association of Pittsburgh

Posted by: Roger Rafson on 2008-04-24 10:39:32

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Baby Dominic Lanuti

Posted by: Chris Lanuti on 2008-03-19 10:37:30

Chris Lanuti, his wife Erika, and his daughter Audrey welcome a new addition: Dominic Christopher Lanuti. Born 3/7/08. Read More >>

BookGlutton Launched: Read Books With Others, On-line

Posted by: Aaron Miller on 2008-02-28 18:09:10

Aaron Miller, '95 DI alum, and Travis Alber have launched BookGlutton.com, a new way to read online. Chat inside classic books and share notes, on-line. http://www.bookglutton.com Read More >>

Most recent new members:

Sandra Pesmen, Frederick Ricks, Heather Marzan, MaryAnne Pysson, Sharon Steed, Katie Wallenfang, Carlos Caceres, Sara Rose, fi ferrer, Jonathan Jacobson,

Most recent donors:

Dave Reuter, Edward Epstein, Albert Spenadel, Melinda Miller, Ian Besler, Anonymous, Elaine Richardson and Samuel Grant, T. Brian Kelly, Thomas Besore, Carol Mudra,

Welcome to the Alumni Club!

Dave Reuter, Edward Epstein, Albert Spenadel, Melinda Miller, Ian Besler, Anonymous, Elaine Richardson and Samuel Grant, T. Brian Kelly, Thomas Besore, Carol Mudra
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We hope that you'll find our new site not only informative, but fun. We're still working on a few things, but that's where you can help. After you've set up an account and clicked around to check things out, we'd love to hear what you like, don't like, or wish we would add so that we can steer the site in the right direction. Please email your comments and suggestions to Kit Donahue at alumni@illinimedia.com or use our online comment form.

Most Recent Club News:

Billy Goat Reunion

Posted by:Kit Donahue on 2008-02-27 17:40:56

What a great turnout! (Note: If anyone took photos, please send them to Kit at alumni@illinimedia.com. I forgot my camera but would love to post photos for those who couldn't make it.) **Now updated with more photos!**Read More >>


NOMINATIONS CLOSED for 2008 Hall of Fame

Posted by:Kit Donahue on 2008-02-06 10:17:50

Nominations closed May 1 for the 2008 Hall of Fame. Nominees will be reviewed and voted on in June and inductees will be announced later this summer. We will honor our 2008 inductees Homecoming weekend, Oct. 10-12 (day and time of the event TBA depending on football schedule).Read More >>


Latest Features

Our latest addition is the Author's Corner, our new Amazon store featuring books and other items by Illini Media alumni.

You might also want to try out our Alumni Club Forum for registered members. It is our hope that it will provide a place for discussion and an online community of alumni.

We have also added an Alumni Search feature to the site. Registered members may now search our privacy-protected database for fellow members based on name, location, or what department/unit of Illini Media they worked for.

And finally, the Illini Media Online Shop is open for business, showcasing products from all of our units, and even some made specifically for the Alumni Club.


Thanks again to all of you out there that have become such an important part of this ever-growing Alumni Club. We couldn't have done it without you!