Category: Colleges

It seems like there has been a lot of news since our last issue, so in brief, here are some links to news notes out of some of the Colleges and other university divisions. College of Applied Science and Technology Faculty members David Kennel, Technology; Doug Kingman, Agriculture; and David Loomis, Economics, submitted a successful

If that headline includes a term that’s completely foreign to you, either you graduated before the early 1990s or you knew it only as “the School Street project.” In Exchange is the formal title of an area of sculpture (including a water treatment) and plantings that beautified the closed section of School Street between Stevenson

It’s fun that e-mail allows us to keep you updated on some observable changes on campus. Here’s one that we think is one of those “wow”-inspiring updates – the progress being made on the Schroeder Hall rehabilitation project. A picture being worth a thousand words, just take a look at this Web page: www.illinoisstate.edu/alumni/schroeder.shtml.

The College of Education at Illinois State University dedicated the Dr. Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center in honor of Dr. Cecilia J. Lauby on June 2, 2004. Dr. Lauby was recruited in 1949 to Illinois State Normal University to create the first Office of Student Teaching, now named the Office of Clinical Experiences and

A year abroad studying your area of interest, at a university in a country you always wanted to learn more about, and paid for by someone else. . . . If this sounds appealing, consider the Fulbright Program, which aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and more than 140

Remember those heady days in April when you were mere weeks away from your graduation from ISU? That’s where our seniors are today! Do you know one of them? Commencement at Illinois State will be May 7 and 8. If you’d like to send a customized online postcard to congratulate a new ISU graduate –

It’s, like, a real building now! When was the last time you took a peek at our campus’ newest building? Don’t forget – construction photos are available at the College of Business Web site.

The December, 2003, E-lumni News readership survey was a huge success: more than 1,200 of you responded! In general, it seems that you like what you’re getting. We do anticipate some upgrades in the future, but changes won’t be immediate. If you wrote a specific comment and wanted a response, but haven’t yet received one,

In February, Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees named Al Bowman as the 17th president of the University effective March 1. Bowman, 50, served as interim president since July 2003. He previously served as interim provost. For a photo and additional details, please see the Media Relations Web page of the announcement. We hope all

Imagine… • The preschool classroom teacher instructing the college class • The university professor teaching the preschool class • The speech pathologist doing therapy with children in the morning and teaching a speech methods class to the college students in the evening • All the collaborators making videotapes and video guides for Illinois State University