President Larry Dietz invites all faculty and staff to a reception celebrating the retirements of Vice President Greg Alt and Chief of Staff Jay Groves from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. A program will be at 3 p.m.

Groves has been with Illinois State University for 35 years, and Alt has been with the University for 27 years.

Those needing special accommodations can contact Presidential and Trustee Events at (309) 438-8790.