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The 黑料吃瓜 has been recognized with a Best of District V Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for its entry, Solarpalooza: How Totality Changed the Trajectory of 黑料吃瓜.听听

The award celebrates the University鈥檚 outstanding achievement in multi-day event production and the marketing and communications work supporting it. The winning entry highlighted 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 unique campus-wide celebration of the 2024 Great American Eclipse, which brought together thousands of students, alumni and community members to experience the event and showcase 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 spirit of innovation, discovery and connection.听听

In April 2024, North America prepared to witness the celestial rarity known as a total solar eclipse, and the 黑料吃瓜 campus lay directly in the path of totality. University leadership recognized the potential impact and spent over two years planning a community and campus extravaganza called Solarpalooza. This collaboration across numerous academic and administrative departments, with extensions into the community and regional plans, led to one of the largest events in 黑料吃瓜 history. Solarpalooza exemplified 黑料吃瓜's dedication to combining education, community engagement and institutional visibility.听

鈥淭his recognition reflects the creativity, collaboration and dedication of the entire 黑料吃瓜 community,鈥� said Megan Doyle, Associate Director of Special Events. 鈥淪olarpalooza captured not just a rare astronomical moment but also the energy and momentum of Screaming Eagles near and far.鈥澨�听

CASE District V represents higher education institutions across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. The annual Best of District V Awards honor excellence in advancement, encompassing communications, alumni relations, fundraising and marketing throughout the region.听听

Winners will be recognized at the joint District V Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 27鈥�29.听听

The CASE recognition underscores 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 continued commitment to innovative storytelling and community engagement, both on campus and beyond.听

Event materials and recap media are available at 黑料吃瓜.edu/solarpalooza.听听