The Illinois State University Half Century Club honors all alumni whose classes graduated 50 or more years ago. Join the Illinois State University Alumni Association during Family Weekend, September 19-20, for the Half Century Club Reunion as we induct the Class of 1975 as well as enjoy a weekend full of reminiscing, reconnecting, and Redbird pride.
Friday, September 19
9:30 a.m., Check-in and Welcome: Start the morning with a small social and welcome before the weekend begins.
11 a.m., Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts Tour: Begin the reunion with a tour of various areas within the University’s fine arts programs.
1 p.m., Fell Hall, TV-10 and WZND Stations Tour: Take a tour of Fell Hall, learn its history, and visit our student-run (and award-winning) stations.
5-8:30 p.m., Reception and Dinner: Sample hors d’oeuvres while reconnecting with former classmates, followed by a special dinner with President Aondover Tarhule. The highlight of the evening will be the induction of the Class of 1975 into the Half Century Club and honoring landmark classes, which include the Classes of 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, and 1970.
Saturday, September 20
8-9:30 a.m., Half Century Club Academy: Grab a quick breakfast and hear from College of Engineering Dean Thomas Keyser and State Farm Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity Dmitry Zhdanov.
Noon, Redbird football vs. North Alabama: Tickets can be purchased through GoRedbirds.com.
Registration is open until September 10. Learn more details regarding hotel blocks, events, prices, and parking at IllinoisState.edu/HalfCentury or by calling Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586.
Don’t forget that alumni with a legacy student currently attending Illinois State are also welcome to attend Sunday’s Legacy Brunch (separate registration is required).
