Actors Showcase and Design Exhibit

Presenting the Graduating Class of 2012. Hosted by Illinois State University’s School of Theatre and the Alumni Association, this annual event promises to be a superb showcase of talent, highlighting the creative abilities of some of the University’s most gifted acting and design students. Monday, April 23. Victory Gardens Biograph Theater 2433 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago,

Sibling Weekend ’12

Send your Illinois State University students’ siblings to campus to check out all of the fun activities available during Sibling Weekend at Illinois State, April 20–22. We have activities planned for all age groups! Friday, April 20 Bowling and Billiards. Enjoy a few free games of bowling and billiards at the Bowling and Billiards Center,

Peoria wine/beer tasting

Join the Peoria Alumni Network for a tour of the vineyard along with a beer and wine tasting. The evening includes the tastings and appetizers for $16 per person. Mackinaw Valley Vineyard hosts a winery, tasting room, and gift shop. Their wine has won numerous international and national awards. Choose from a selection of award-winning red

Actor Showcase and Design Exhibit

Presenting the Graduating Class of 2012 Hosted by Illinois State University’s School of Theatre and the Alumni Association, this annual event promises to be a superb showcase of talent, highlighting the creative abilities of some of the University’s most gifted acting and design students. Monday, April 23, 2012 4–6 p.m.—Design Exhibit Rehearsal room, 2nd floor

Washington, D.C. Alumni Event

The Illinois State University Alumni Association cordially invites you to a cocktail reception. A brief program will feature President Al Bowman providing University updates, along with Marissa McCord and Kevan Carpenter speaking to the successful launch of our Washington, D.C. internship. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 6–8 p.m. Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel Art and Soul Private Dining 415

Department of Agriculture Alumni Receptions

The Illinois State University Department of Agriculture invites you to attend one of two exclusive receptions bringing together its Illinois State alumni. Both events will be hosted by Agriculture alums Ray Brownfield ’65, Jerry Lundeen ’84, and Keith Lauritzen ’71, and feature an update from Rob Rhykerd, chair of the Department of Agriculture. Reception 1

Friends of the Arts Wine Gala

Friends of the Arts and The Fresh Market are happy to invite you to an evening of wine tastings and food sampling at The Fresh Market store in Normal. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. The Fresh Market 200 N. Greenbriar Dr. Normal, IL 61761 Come enjoy 40 different varieties of wine from

Alumni return for annual campus reunion

Graduates from the Class of 1962 will celebrate their 50th class reunion on June 14 during the annual Half Century Club event at the Alumni Center. They will be inducted into the Half Century Club at dinner on Thursday, and join the Half Century Club for a full day of activities on Friday, June 15.

Sibling Weekend planned for April

The Student Alumni Council will host the annual Sibling Weekend celebration April 20-22. Alumni and friends are invited to enjoy a full schedule of family friendly events. The Gamma Phi Circus will perform in Redbird Arena on Friday and Saturday. Tickets go on sale mid-February and are available through Ticketmaster, or by calling the Braden

Indoor pool party planned for Chicago alumni

Don’t let the winter-time blues get you down. The Chicago Northwest and Chicago West Alumni networks are once again planning a pool party. The annual event at The Waterworks Indoor Water Park in Schaumburg is a splashing-good time for alumni, family, and friends of all ages! The party will be held on February 11 from