Category: Colleges

Cecilia J. Lauby-Ryan, one of Illinois State University’s most distinguished faculty emerita, passed away this May. Lauby left the University a substantial gift to support excellence in teacher education.  Half of her gift will be used for the Dr. Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center and half to establish the Dr. Cecilia J. Lauby Endowed

Judy Busey ’62 was ahead of the curve in her teacher preparation at Illinois State (Normal) University.  Research has shown that pre-service teachers benefit from classroom involvement, and Busey was observing and working with students in Thomas Metcalf School and writing about teaching and students long before it was a best practice in the education

(June 19, 2007) Amanda Hanson ’06 and Pete Ower ’06, both first-year teachers are featured in the Spring ’07 issue of the Illinois State Alumni Magazine. Hanson and Ower discuss the experience they’ve had as new teachers. “I walked into my empty classroom last summer with a head full of ideas, a heart bursting with excitement … and a

In February of 2007, Illinois State University began its year long celebration honoring its legacy of preeducators for over 150 years. “It starts with education”at Illinois State University is not only the College of Education’s theme this sesquicentennial year, it is a statement about the value of education on this campus;on the lives of our past, present, and future

(May 29, 2007) The College of Education is saddened to announce that Cecilia J. Lauby-Ryan, professor of education emeritus, passed away on May 25, 2007. She was 94. In 1933 she received her B.S. from St. Mary’s-Of-The-Woods College in Vincennes, Ind. She received her master’s degree in 1942 and her doctorate in 1949, both from

Illinois State University’s College for Youth, in its 26th year, is offering over 75 classes to area youth this summer.  College for Youth, the original summer enrichment program for youth in grades pre-school through 9th grade, has again added new classes and concepts for 2007.  Read, recite and perform hundreds of poems in Poetry Pandemonium

This article showcases stories from two of our finest recent teacher education graduates. You’ve read about their experiences, now tell us about yours! In this sesquicentennial year, the College of Education invites education alumni to share their thoughts and experiences on the topic of “it starts with education.” Submissions will be included in a project

Illinois State University President Al Bowman has named Dianne Ashby vice president of University Advancement following a nationwide search. As the vice president, Ashby leads Donor and Information Services, Alumni Relations, Development, Internal Campaigns and University Marketing and Communications.  She is also the executive director of the Illinois State University Foundation, the private fund-raising arm

Karen and Dave Magers both were raised to “leave things better than you found them,” a lesson they have taken to heart in their careers, community service and Illinois State University service. Dave is currently executive vice president and chief financial officer at Country Insurance after working in various positions at Growmark and the Illinois

Being a beginning teacher brings both joys and challenges. Illinois State University recognizes this and wants to support new teachers as they step into their new classrooms and grow professionally. A new Web site is designed to make it easy to access appropriate information from Illinois State University and from other sources. Take a look