Tom Vasko, College of Business summer intern for Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Chicago, went to greet an incoming shuttle bus at the request of his branch manager. When it arrived at O’Hare Airport, the driver stepped out and told him the customer would like a minute to repack his belongings. “It seemed strange to me that
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Patron of the arts supports Shakespeare Festival
For generations the theater has benefitted from those with an appreciation for the fine arts. Pat Grogg has continued this tradition of generosity through a gift to the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
Rich named interim chair of Accounting Department
The College of Business is pleased to announce that Jay Rich has been named the interim chairperson of the Accounting Department for the 2013-2014 academic year. Rich will assume his new duties July 15, 2013.
Shakespeare Festival Company Kick-off
Monday marked the first official company event – the Inaugural Day Dinner – for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, as Festival Managing Director Dick Folse, Artistic Director Kevin Rich and Producer Janet Wilson and members of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society Board of Directors hosted a dinner party to welcome the actors, artists, designers, directors and
College of Education launches revamped website
The College of Education’s website was redesigned with intuitive navigation and a fresh new look, combining what had been 13 separate sites into one efficient hub.
Jeanne Howard earns Chairman’s Award from African American Advisory Council
Dr. Jeanne Howard from Illinois State’s Center for Adoption Studies has earned the Chairman’s Award from the Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council.
From kindergarten to Commencement: COE grad ready to take next step
When bilingual educator Danielle Froehlich first started classes at Illinois State, she already knew she wanted to be a teacher. In fact, she first expressed an interest in the profession at her kindergarten graduation.
U-High sweethearts buy Charles DeGarmo’s former home
A family with Illinois State ties moves into a Normal home that once belonged to Charles DeGarmo, a key figure in the University’s legacy of teacher education.
Kinesiology and Recreation, Health Sciences students travel to Poland
The School of Kinesiology and Recreation and the Department of Health Sciences teamed up to send 13 students on a study abroad trip to Poland last month.
Connecting with Fine Arts friends and alumni in New York
Each year, the College of Fine Arts and Friends of the Arts host a very special New York Theatre Trip in June–mostly for retired university and community members who are also supporters of the arts at Illinois State University.