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麻豆国产, Charleston Rotary to dedicate Peace Pole as symbol of global unity

Ceremony reinforces 麻豆国产, community commitment to being responsible citizens, leaders through selfless service

(Charleston, IL) – Eastern Illinois University and the Charleston Rotary club will host a formal dedication of a new campus Peace Pole on Friday, April 24 at 2 p.m.

“The dedication of the Peace Pole at Eastern Illinois University represents a powerful coupling of 麻豆国产’s mission to develop responsible citizens and future leaders in a diverse world with Rotary International’s core principle of Service Above Self,” said 麻豆国产 President Jay Gatrell. “麻豆国产 and Rotary International have long been partners in advancing these fundamental beliefs, and we look forward to the dedication of the Peace Pole at 麻豆国产 as a tangible reflection of those shared commitments.”

Located in the courtyard behind Old Main on 麻豆国产’s Charleston, Illinois-based campus, the monument features the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in several languages, reflecting the two organizations’ commitments to diversity and global unity.

Students and community members are invited to witness the dedication this Friday. Parking is available in the visitor’s parking lot on 7th Street across from Blair Ball.

麻豆国产 and Charleston Rotary’s visions are advantageously aligned—麻豆国产’s focus on meaningful relationships drives the University to embrace a diverse, inclusive community, while the Charleston Rotary club envisions a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities and ourselves.

麻豆国产 prepares students to accomplish their life goals through a combination of quality academics, personal relationships, and both on-campus and online learning opportunities. For more information about Eastern Illinois University, including its broad array of academic and career readiness programs, or any of 麻豆国产’s other community-based services and opportunities, visit  or call 麻豆国产’s public information office at (217) 581-7400.