We had a lot to celebrate in September. We announced the largest freshman class since 1986. We recognized the largest outright gift commitment in Illinois State history through the naming Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and the Wonsook Kim School of Art. We cheered on Redbird football through big win after big win and we watched Redbird volleyball topple nationally-ranked Illinois at home. A new slate of things to look forward to were announced during September as well, including Gamma Phi Circus’ upcoming performance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the location of a new Multicultural Center.
Check out the best content from social media covering these points of pride and so much more during this month’s Redbird Roundup.
This thread is just one reason why I’m so proud to work on the great team in @ISUAdmissions. Together we enrolled:
🥳 Largest freshman class in 33 years
🥳 Largest @HonorsISU class ever
🥳 Increased academic profile
🥳 More students of color
It’s a great day to be a Redbird! https://t.co/IFcgBOk0vM— Dillon Maher (@dmaher95) September 4, 2019
Gamma Phi Circus to perform in the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade #RedbirdProud https://t.co/ysGjj2jA33
— Bailey Arnold (@thebeetledrives) September 5, 2019
Smile, today is our @RedbirdFB home opener! Happy game day everyone! 🏈#isubrmm #brmm19 pic.twitter.com/TMEb48yjEY
— ISU Big Red Marching Machine (@isubrmm) September 7, 2019
Our Redbirds are at Hancock Stadium showing their #RedbirdPride! pic.twitter.com/yoKBbGojgT
— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) September 8, 2019
Check out all the sights and sounds from yesterday's home opening win at Hancock Stadium, thanks to the crew at @Redbird_Pro #BackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/O17VqsA6Bf
— Redbird Football (@RedbirdFB) September 9, 2019
On September 12, we celebrated the naming of the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and the Wonsook Kim School of Art.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving this program your support.
What a way to re-open the arena we love. https://t.co/dgN0AkuBsF
— Zach Schroeder (@Z_Schroeder) September 14, 2019
The next time you post a #Redbird selfie on Instagram, add one of these new ISU stickers! Search 'ISU' in the search bar to access more #RedbirdPride. pic.twitter.com/sF1n2BA2TR
— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) September 14, 2019
President Larry Dietz spoke about the University’s ongoing success during the State of the University Address.
Highlights from Pres Dietz annual “State of the University” address! 👍🏽 #redbirdproud of @illinoisstateu @GammaPhiCircus @ISUAdmissions @ISUHousing pic.twitter.com/c74JgtMCcP
— Levester Johnson (@LevesterJohnson) September 18, 2019
For @ilstucommengage and @ISUADP's #ConstitutionDay Celebration, #RedbirdScholar @KyleCiani offered a message for future activists throughout her discussion of the women's suffrage movement. https://t.co/2JHUFteTFs #19thAmendment
— Illinois State (@IllinoisStateU) September 21, 2019
Illinois State students showed their appreciation to those who supported them during this year’s Thank-A-Donor Days.
The Valley GOES deep.
👏👏👏@RealPaulDeJong https://t.co/X2FPUYVXUU
— Missouri Valley Conference (@MVCsports) September 21, 2019
Schuyler Bailar spoke about the challenges he overcame and what he had to give up to become a barrier-breaking NCAA Division I swimmer.
First-Gen Redbirds, the newest registered student organization at @IllinoisStateU, exemplifies the strength, support, and value that first-generation students offer to campus. Read more about it here: https://t.co/ThftDdb7bI
— Office of Admissions at Illinois State (@ISUAdmissions) September 25, 2019
