May 2019 was a great time to be a Redbird. This month, we saw the spring semester end and bid our Redbirds farewell for the summer. Before we completely closed the book on the school year, we celebrated the hard work and drive of the Class of 2019 during our commencement ceremonies. May also saw our Redbird student-athletes excel on the field and in the classroom. They set a department GPA record and were crowned the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Champions! Additionally, our baseball team took a share of the MVC Championship and made an appearance in the NCAA tournament. Celebrate these moments and more with our monthly Redbird Roundup.
The spring weather brought stunning views to ISU’s campus.
We are #RedbirdProud of Kevin Hutchinson and excited for him to receive his degree on Saturday. Make a full and speedy recovery, Kevin!https://t.co/cs4vUhSL2x
— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) May 10, 2019
Congrats to all the @IllinoisStateU Redbirds walking across the stage at Redbird Arena this weekend. Welcome to the alumni family! #GoYouRedbirds #RedbirdProud ⚪🔴🎓🎉
— Tim Bassett (@tim_bassett01) May 11, 2019
Here’s to leaving classes, but staying classy – thanks for the memories @IllinoisStateU 👩🏼🎓✨❤️ #rollbirds pic.twitter.com/kK7hDHLNFu
— Susie Heavner (@susieheavner) May 10, 2019
I couldn't be more proud of my beautiful goddaughter @dana_durante who now joins her uncle as a proud alum of this most prestigious @IllinoisStateU! Pic 1 was her first Christmas 22 yrs ago! #RedbirdProud pic.twitter.com/BvAoPJ3ZDX
— Bill Snyder (@billyweather) May 11, 2019
Congrats Redbird grads and welcome to alumni status. Thanks for making @IllinoisStateU a special place.#GoYouRedbirds #RedbirdProud pic.twitter.com/tEbsgrCJJZ
— Pat Vickerman (@patvickerman) May 11, 2019
An Illinois State student celebrates becoming a Redbird alum during the spring commencement ceremonies.
Here are some more great photos from commencement weekend! Congratulations to all of our graduates! #RedbirdProud pic.twitter.com/xc4dBDJqYw
— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) May 11, 2019
This morning @DanMuller and @KeyshawnEvans1 were on hand to help @philly_f_baby_, @tinsley_william, and @YDMilik_1 celebrate graduation!
📱⛹🏽♂️🎓😀 pic.twitter.com/K9TISvJnX3— Illinois State Men's Basketball (@Redbird_MBB) May 11, 2019
Lexi Wallen is our anchor. She is always in the moment and assessing the team's strengths. Lexi is trusted, respected and always ready. She has taught us what it takes to be great under pressure. Thank you for leaving your legacy, @lexi_n_i_knoit. pic.twitter.com/UGpOwufw5y
— Illinois State Volleyball (@RedbirdVB) May 11, 2019
.@IllinoisStateU has joined the Illinois Innovation Network, a group of hubs across the state that aims to boost Illinois’ economy through entrepreneurship, research, and workforce development.https://t.co/hGObe2mjUH
— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) May 16, 2019
Thirteen Illinois State students and one faculty member made a #RedbirdImpact during an Alternative Breaks trip to Kenya.
We're so very #RedbirdProud of our Alternative Summer Break team and the amazing #RedbirdImpact they've had at Living Positive Kenya! They've made some great connections and they're helping to change lives across the globe. Great work, team! pic.twitter.com/Bs9g7CDUHR
— ISU Center for Civic Engagement (@redbirdimpact) May 25, 2019
6️⃣ Team Titles
9️⃣0️⃣ First-Team Members
1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣ Wins1️⃣ @MVCsports All-Sports Trophy #BackTheBirds🏆 https://t.co/d1mrtS2KrF
— Illinois State Athletics (@ISURedbirds) May 28, 2019
It's time to show some #RedbirdPride for our #RedbirdAthletes. This spring semester, @ISURedbirds topped their previous GPA of 3.24 and set a new department GPA record of 3.31! https://t.co/pfKoiNqxBB
— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) May 31, 2019
https://twitter.com/RedbirdBaseball/status/1133065811151794176
The @IllinoisStateU campus is always a thing of beauty, but some days, like today, it is especially so. #GratefulToBeHere pic.twitter.com/xMkmLpIHMS
— John Plevka (@jplevka) May 30, 2019
