April 2019 was full of opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun at Illinois State University. Redbirds presented their work at the University Research Symposium, spent time with their loved ones during Sibling Weekend, celebrated 90 years of Gamma Phi Circus, and got to see experts in their field present during Science & Technology Week and Comm Week. And after a long, cold winter, spring weather finally came to campus and Redbirds finally got to spread their wings. For highlights from these events and more, check out this month’s Redbird Roundup!
Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad takes questions from the audience during a session moderated by Associate Provost Ani Yazedijan at the Muslim Cultural Dinner.
After an injury and unexpected medical bills, a Red & White Scholarship helped Zakia continue to pursue her dream of becoming a music teacher.
Help Redbirds reach their goals—and rock these pretty cool @IllinoisStateU socks with Zakia and me: https://t.co/YigHiLU3YS pic.twitter.com/M7JEvP7we7
— Dillon Maher (@dmaher95) April 6, 2019
More than 400 undergraduate and graduate students presented at Illinois State’s Research Symposium.
MSWs @isusocialwork made a great showing @ISUGradSchool Research Symposium! #RedbirdProud! pic.twitter.com/G6UI1wkhmT
— ISU Social Work (@isusocialwork) April 8, 2019
Dinger season is the best season🥎
RT if you agree😏 pic.twitter.com/gj9pTzyKBR
— Illinois State Softball (@RedbirdsSB) April 9, 2019
Autism advocate Temple Grandin was the keynote speaker for Science and Technology Week 2019.
@IllinoisStateU @GammaPhiCircus It’s really was ‘the greatest show.’ Happy 90th birthday to the oldest collegiate circus in the nation! Everyone was amazing. pic.twitter.com/PmO4iSAqNC
— natalie alexander (@natagirl3) April 13, 2019
Hats off to @GammaPhiCircus on a fantastic 90th Anniversary show. One more chance to see it tonight if you are around for Siblings Weekend! #YourRedbirdLife #RedbirdFamily #WorkinUnderTheBigTop #WeLoveOurJobs
— IL State Univ Police (@ISUPolice) April 13, 2019
Members of the Gamma Phi Circus perform during their 90th-anniversary performance.
What a difference a day makes! Students enjoying Spring on the @illinoisstateu Quad! Thanks @ISUCheerleading for the impromptu performance! 👍🏽 #YourRedbirdLife pic.twitter.com/2IqtXAnjJ0
— Levester Johnson (@LevesterJohnson) April 16, 2019
Looks like @ReggieRedbird has some new competition on campus with #BruceTheGoose. @TV10News has the latest on the merciless waterfowl #Redbirds have been raving about. pic.twitter.com/ZWP4TxMvu2
— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) April 16, 2019
Comic book writer and editor Christopher Priest explains his artistic process while writing Black Panther during his presentation at #COMWeek2019. pic.twitter.com/Myw8zIUBYS
— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) April 17, 2019
Former @IllinoisStateU student @SCMitchP (editor at the #Pulitzer-winning @postandcourier) talks about the future of local news (and why more stories doesn't always mean better service to readers) with @chazWGLT during #ComWeek2019 visit. https://t.co/K774D8Cw9A
— WGLT (@WGLTNews) April 18, 2019
Current Redbird softball player Annie Borries greets 1969 team members Jan Stuckey and Tudy Schmied as their former teammate Karen Roppa looks on.
Students show off the waste they’ve collected for Campus Cleanup Day.
