Category: Athletics

GoRedbirds.com, your home for all things Illinois State Athletics, recently underwent a complete redesign, and now the site is easier to use, more fan-friendly and provides even more in-depth news, photos and official coverage of your Redbirds. One of the most comprehensive features of GoRedbirds.com, available by subscription to ISU Athletics fans, is Redbird All-Access,

To kick off the second year of “Reggie’s Kids Club,” the Illinois State Athletics department will be implementing a referral program for new club members. Prizes ranging from a private pizza party to a season-ticket package for the 2008-09 Redbird women’s basketball campaign will be offered as membership incentives. “Reggie’s Kids Club” is intended for

The grandeur of the Illinois State University Alumni Center will be showcased during this year’s Homecoming celebration. Plan now to attend the Center’s official unveiling, which will be a red carpet event. Alumni will enjoy an evening of celebration that will include delicious hor d’oeuvres, entertainment and an opportunity to appreciate the University’s new alumni

Illinois State Athletics is offering a special promotion for alumni to purchase discounted tickets securely through the Athletics Web site, www.GoRedbirds.com, for the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 18, versus Missouri State at 2:00 p.m. A total of 750 reserved-seating tickets, located on the west side of Hancock Stadium, are available for advance purchase.

Joe ’49, M.S ‘50 and Audrey (Brust) ’49 Naffziger have been selected by the Illinois State University Alumni Association to reign as the alumni king and queen during this year’s homecoming festivities from Oct. 13-19. Joe is a retired actuary at State Farm, and Audrey is a retired Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School teacher. The Naffzigers

Over 140 alumni and friends attended the Cardinals vs. Cubs game in St.Louis. To view the photo album, click on baseball game. The Illinois State University Alumni Band Club hosted an evening with Drum Corps International on the campus of Illinois State University. To view the photo album, click on bands. The Illinois State University

Homecoming 2008 is quickly approaching. Show your Redbird pride by adding an official Illinois State University Homecoming 2008 image to your e-mail signature. The instructions below guide Outlook users step-by-step through adding the logo to their e-mail signatures. If you are not an Outlook user, let us know what e-mail client you use. We will

Get in the spirit and order your Homecoming 2008 apparel now. Minerva Sportswear will take shirt orders until Friday, Oct. 3. Orders may either be picked up on the dates and locations mentioned below or may also be shipped for your convenience. Pickup options include: Festival ISU on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

As you begin to make plans to attend this year’s Homecoming celebration, make sure to include the parade. The annual Homecoming parade will step off at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the corner of College Avenue and University Street. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this grand parade. Whether you’re a spectator admiring

The Illinois State football program saw its three-year streak of NFL draftees come to an end Sunday, but the Redbirds still sent players to the league after quarterback Luke Drone and offensive linemen Isaiah Wiggins and Brandon Joyce signed free-agent contracts. Drone signed with the Buffalo Bills, Wiggins inked with the Baltimore Ravens and Joyce