Sports Information Office
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave., 2240 Lantz Arena
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 581-6408
Fax: (217) 581-6434
The Eastern Illinois University Athletic Media Relations staff handles the publicity for the school’s 21 intercollegiate sports, disseminating information on all Panther sport squads, the coaching staff and the student-athletes, as well as members of the EIU Department of Athletics.
The office produces literature about the teams, maintains the official website and coordinates interview requests for players, coaches and staff. The office also maintains historical records on each sport at Eastern Illinois as well as data on many former athletes and EIU athletics in general.
Your interest in EIU athletics is welcome and encouraged. Please feel free to contact a member of the staff if you have a question.
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Rich Moser
Associate Athletic Director for Media & Public Relations
(217) 581-7480 email: rlmoser@eiu.edu
SPORTS COVERAGE: Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Football, Men's Indoor Track & Field, Women's Indoor Track & Field, Men's Outdoor Track & Field, and Women's Outdoor Track & Field
Bart Rettberg
Assistant Sports Information Director
(217) 581-6408 email: bvrettberg@eiu.edu
SPORTS COVERAGE: Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Rugby, Softball, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis, and Volleyball
Greg Lautzenheiser
Assistant Sports Information Director
(217) 581-7020 email: glautzenheiser@eiu.edu
SPORTS COVERAGE: Baseball, Women's Basketball, Men's Soccer, and Women's Soccer
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Sports/Media Guides
Media/Sports Guides are produced for all of EIU’s 21 intercollegiate sports. Four guides are printed and available for purchase (football, volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball). All other guides are avialable for free download online. The general public may purchase media guides through the Sports Information Office by contacting (217) 581-6408. All guides are individually priced based on sport.
The Internet
Information on Eastern Illinois athletics can be found on the internet by visiting the official EIU Athletics Website at www.EIUpanthers.com. Information on the Ohio Valley Conference and its members can be accessed at www.ovcsports.com.
Media Access
Most of Eastern Illinois athletic facilities now contain wireless access for use by visiting team’s and media members. Phone lines and fax services will also be provided at most EIU athletic events. Please call the EIU Sports Information office if you have questions.
Interviews & Player/Coach Access
Interviews with Eastern Illinois players and coaches can be obtained following each EIU home event. NCAA rules permit players and coaches a minimum of a 10-minute cooling off period prior to the interview period. A sports information staff member can direct you to interview area at each athletic venue.
For non-game day interviews with a coach or player, please contact the sports information contact for that sport for more information. For information on weekly football and basketball press conferences please contact the EIU sports information director.
Credentials
Credentials for working press and photographers can be obtained through the Eastern Illinois sports information director. All requests must be made in writing (via fax or email) at least one week in advance of the contest. Season long passes will be issued to select media at the beginning of that sports season. Please make requests for parking passes at the same time as you make press/photo credential requests.
PMS Colors and Logos
Eastern Illinois athletic logos can be requested through any member of the sports information office. Our PMS Colors for any EIU logo are PMS 2945 Blue, PMS 422 Gray and White.
For Official Use Only