On-line resources for sporting events

While Redbird football prepares for the last games of the season in November, fans are looking ahead to the beginning of basketball season.  New features have been added to the GoRedbirds.com Web site, which will allow fans to listen to games on-line and watch video footage. Another new feature of the site is the opportunity

Neal Cotts pitches in World Series

Former Redbird baseball standout Neal Cotts experienced something few collegiate athletes ever realize—getting to play in the World Series with the Series Champion Chicago White Sox. Cotts was credited with the Game 2 win. Cotts, who pitched at Lebanon High School and for the Redbirds, was drafted in 2001 in the second round of the

Travel with Us in 2006

Traveling with fellow Illinois State alumni adds a unique dimension not available with other travel programs. The following trips have been scheduled for 2006: March 17-25, 2006: London April 29-May 7, 2006: Waterways and Canals of Holland and Belgium May 12-21, 2006: Greece June 8-20, 2006: China June 11-19, 2006: Italy – Chianti in a

Homecoming 2005 Preview and Reminders

A few reminders about this fall’s Homecoming: The weekend dates are October 7-9. The theme is “Redbirds in Paradise.” Nominations for the Alumni King and Queen, who must have already celebrated their 50th ISNU reunion, are due August 26. Details and a nomination form are online. Special reunions are planned for the classes of 1955,

Nominations Sought for 2005 Homecoming Royalty

The Alumni Association Homecoming Committee is seeking nominations for the alumni king and queen of the 2005 Homecoming court. These honored alumni will reign over events throughout Homecoming weekend, October 7-9, along with the student king and queen and student members of the court. To be eligible, alumni must have already celebrated their 50th ISNU

New Athletics Director Named

In April, Dr. Sheahon Zenger (pronounced SHAY-un), associate athletics director at Kansas State since 2002, was named Illinois State’ s new director of athletics by university president Dr. Al Bowman. Zenger emerged from a pool of 65 applicants. “Illinois State searched nationwide to find the individual with the right combination of talents to lead our

Spring Offers Several Special Events for all Alumni

The Alumni Association, its chapters and clubs, and the Alumni Services staff provide a wide variety of events for alumni throughout each year. However, this spring offers several extra-special offerings for all alumni: The Alumni Association is pleased to host a private viewing of the elegant exhibit Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years on April

Homecoming 2004: Invite a Friend to Meet You with a Web Postcard

You are planning to come back to campus for Homecoming on October 23rd, aren’t you? There’s a little something for everyone the entire week of October 18-23. If it’s been a few years (or more than a few!) since you’ve been back and you’ve been thinking about it, here’s a great idea: Go to the

Homecoming 2004: Call for Alumni King & Queen Nominations

Beginning in 2000, Illinois State University brought back the tradition of Homecoming royalty. Each year now, a student court is determined from among student leaders — while at the same time, the Alumni Association seeks an alumni King and Queen from among those who attended more than 50 years ago. The 2003 Alumni King and

Ray Robinson to Play in the Football Network’s I-AA College Football All-Star Classic

The Football Network’s first-ever I-AA College Football All-Star Classic on Tuesday, December 30th, will feature 100 of the top I-AA players in the nation, including Ray Robinson from Illinois State University. The All-Star Classic will be played at 3 p.m. at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2003, Robinson set the school record for