Dr. John McHale of the School of Communications recently authored an acclaimed feature film script, Blood Brothers, based on the one-of-a-kind story of the 33rd Illinois Infantry.
Unit: Veterans and Military Services
Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11, 2024
Illinois State University will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2024, at noon, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center.
Being of service: A teacher and Army veteran inspires his students to honor those who died for their country
Le Roy High School teacher Brad Marcy ’09, M.S. ’17, engages students through the Good Cemeterian project.
Alumna blazes the way in Illinois Air National Guard
Jennifer Aurora ’96, a two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, recently retired as the first female command chief master sergeant in the Illinois Air National Guard. Her unwavering commitment, leadership prowess, and pioneering spirit have not only shattered barriers but also inspired others to reach new heights.
Twelve Thousand Bombs: A Nuclear Weapons Seminar Series
Dr. Matt Caplan is hosting a seminar series, sponsored by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. The series, Twelve Thousand Bombs: A Nuclear Weapons Seminar Series, takes a look at the realities of nuclear weapons in the present day.
ROTC alum Michelle Letcher ’95: ‘I consider it an honor to have served’
This Veterans Day will be the first time in three decades that retired Brig. Gen. Michelle Letcher ’95, who first answered the call to serve and defend the nation as an undergraduate at Illinois State University, is living the civilian life again.
Veterans Day Ceremony, November 10, 2023
Illinois State University will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at noon Friday, November 10, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
Former Illinois State student, Iraq War veteran killed in action remembered as ‘forgotten’ hero
On the rainy morning of October 25, in his invocation to begin the solemn ceremony of dedicating the post office in the small town of Maroa in Macon County to the memory of a fallen soldier, the Rev. Scott Marsh of Maroa Christian Church, told those gathered that it was his prayer that “we never forget.”
Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11, 2022
Illinois State University will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at noon Friday, November 11, in the Prairie Rooms of the Bone Student Center.
Retirement reception for Deborah Brown, August 31
Illinois State University will celebrate the 30-year career of Deb Brown ’10, Transfer Day program office manager, on Wednesday, August 31, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Prairie Room at the Bone Student Center.