By incorporating the latest research/perspectives, this session will provide participants with important insights into the skills that will be necessary to manage in today’s constantly changing world.
Virtual leadership: Is that even a thing?
Year: 2020
Humor and leadership: How might it matter?
This session will focus on the types of humor that are beneficial to leaders and those that are not, how humor can provide interpersonal benefits to leaders and the organization.
Board of Trustees approves named spaces within ISU’s Multicultural Center
A third named space within Illinois State University’s Multicultural Center has been announced following action by the Board of Trustees on October 16. The Mr. Stan L. and Dr. René R. Shingles Black Student Union Office is named in recognition of gifts from Stan ’82, M.S. ’88 and René Revis Shingles M.S. ’86. Two other named spaces were approved by the governing board in July. The Multicultural Center is scheduled to open summer 2021 at 301 N. Main St., where the Instructional Technology and Development Center is currently located.
Beyond the Stage interview: Richard III for the digital age
In November, the School of Theatre and Dance at Illinois State University will present Richard III online, setting Shakespeare’s drama of power and political manipulation in a 21st-century corporate world.
Sharpen your skills with these leadership sessions
Join the the Alumni Association for a series of leadership sessions to help Redbirds develop and expand their tool kits. These sessions are designed for all alumni to learn key takeaways to implement in their work spaces.
Improvements made to alumni magazine
Changes are coming to the alumni magazine beginning with the fall issue. After nearly a decade of the same look, the magazine design has been refreshed.
Former Redbird is now bullpen catcher for AL champion Rays
Former Illinois State catcher Jean Ramirez ’16 is the bullpen catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, who are playing in the World Series.
Search for director of Athletics underway
Illinois State University is conducting a national search for the next director of Athletics.
Women’s History Club encourages education and inclusivity
The Women’s History Club meets regularly to discuss subjects related to women’s history.
Spanish-speaking nursing students serve patients at free clinic
Sophia Navarro was nervous. It was one of the first times she had to speak Spanish with a patient as part of her nursing clinical last fall at the Community Health Care Clinic (CHCC) in Normal.
