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Your best photos from Family Weekend 2014
Illinois State hosted its Family Weekend tradition on September 12-14. Among the many events was a performance by Illinois State alum Craig Robinson, best-known for his work on “The Office.”
Illinois State launches Social Media Analytics Command Center
The buzzword that really matters in social media is analytics. That’s one of the reasons the School of Communication just opened the doors on its new Social Media Analytics Command Center in Fell Hall.
Time-lapse video: Water tower’s new Redbird logo
The Town of Normal’s 500,000-gallon water tower between Hancock and University High School was recently sandblasted and recoated.
Photos: Living in Tri-Towers, then and now
Wilkins, Haynie, and Wright residence halls all opened in 1964. To mark the occasion, University Housing will host a Wilkins Hall 50th birthday alumni reunion on October 3, during Homecoming.
Q-and-A with the creators of Reggie’s first children’s book
A new children’s book starring mascot Reggie Redbird will take Illinois State University’s youngest fans on a colorful journey to find out “Where are all the Redbirds?” The book is available for purchase.
Video: My first week at Illinois State
What can you expect during your first week as a student at Illinois State University? In STATEside’s first #BirdofMouth video of the fall, freshman Jessica shares her experiences during her first week.
What I would tell my freshman self
#BirdofMouth student blogger Lauren says there are a few things she wishes she would have known during her freshman year. Four years later, she shares her senior year advice.
The optional personal statement: Who, what, and how long
Let’s break down this optional academic personal statement so you know if you need to write one, what you should write about, and how much you should write.
Meet Illinois State’s new student body president and VP
Connor Joyce is the new student body president for the 2014-2015 school year. The Gurnee native is gaining a rare set of leadership skills at a young age.
