Ten Illinois State alumni have been selected as recipients of the 2005 Outstanding Young Alumni, Alumni Achievement, E. Burton Mercier Alumni Service, and Distinguished Alumni awards.

Among them are researchers, educators, and leaders from the worlds of science, education, non-profit service, and business. For a complete listing of these alums, their photos, and their credentials, please see the Alumni Awards Web page.

These alumni will be honored at the Alumni Award Ceremony at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, in the Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. All alumni are welcome and encouraged to join us for this always-inspiring and entertaining event, which is open to the public. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are requested; please contact Nancy Neisler in Alumni Services at (800) 366-4478 or (309) 438-ALUM. For additional information on the program or nominating an alum for a future award, please contact Susan Callahan in Alumni Services.