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.

More than 400 undergraduate and graduate students presents at Illinois State's Research Symposium.

More than 400 undergraduate and graduate students presented at Illinois State’s Research Symposium.

Dr. Temple Grandin keynote speaker Science and Technology 2019

Autism advocate Temple Grandin was the keynote speaker for Science and Technology Week 2019.

Gamma Phi Circus aerial performers.

Members of the Gamma Phi Circus perform during their 90th-anniversary performance.

Current Redbird softball player Annie Borries greets 1969 team members Jan Stuckey and Tudy Schmied as their former teammate Karen Roppa looks on.

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.

Students show off the waste they’ve collected for Campus Cleanup Day.