Welcome to the first edition of the Varsity "I" e-mail Newsletter. The objective of the Varsity "I" email newsletter is to enhance the lines of communication between the Illini family. We will work to keep you up to date with the activities of your teammates/friends as well as those on campus. To read the full version, please visit the Varsity "I" Webpage at www.fightingillini.com/varsity/ill-varsity-index.html. Other information such as an active member list, notes from your class contacts, Varsity "I" scrapbook, etc. can also be found at our sight. Enjoy!
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What's New in Varsity "I"?
Varsity "I" Weekend a Huge Success
More than 300 former letterwinners and guests returned to campus. Some of the honorees included Joel Hirsch, Golf '63, and Karol Kahrs, Honorary '93. For a full listing of the honorees and activities go to http://fightingillini.fansonly.com/sports/varsity/spec-rel/092100aaa.html.
- Reunion Planned for 1951-52 Illini Athletes
50th Anniversary reunion celebration scheduled for 2001 Varsity "I" Weekend. For more info on this upcoming reunion go to http://www.fansonly.com/schools//ill/sports/varsity/spec-rel/101000aaa.html.
- 2000 Baseball/Tennis/X-Country Reunions Were Very Successful
For more information on these reunions go to http://fightingillini.fansonly.com/sports/varsity/spec-rel/082800aaa.html and click on the specific news brief.
- Several Former Illini Compete in the Olympics!
Former Illini were competitors in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney. Illini competed in cycling as well as track and field events. To read about their results go to http://fightingillini.fansonly.com/sports/varsity/spec-rel/082800aaa.html.
E-mail Press Releases
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Bid on an Illinois Basketball Fan Pack and Win a Trip to Maui!
Alumni and fans of the University of Illinois can support the Fighting Illini Scholarship Fund and have a chance to win a trip to watch the men's and women's basketball teams in action at the Maui Invitational. All you have to do is go online at www.ezbid.com/maui. You can bid on a University of Illinois basketball fan pack, which features an autographed basketball and official Illinois NIKE merchandise. The proceeds of the auction go to the Fighting Illini Scholarship Fund. You can also register on the site to win a trip for two to the 2000 Maui Invitational, which will run from Nov. 20-22. Ezbid.com is an official sponsor of the Maui Invitational.
