Redbird recipes: Yummy Bars

Yummy Bars

Yummy Bars, a Redbird Recipe Winner from 2009, courtesy of student Phil Hizel: 1 package German chocolate cake mix 3/4 cup margarine, melted 1 cup chocolate chips 1 package of caramels (50-60 pieces) 1 can evaporated milk DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. Slowly combine cake mix and melted butter in a bowl. The mixture will

Redbird recipes: Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken Salad, an Illinois State University dining center favorite: 1 Tbsp sliced almonds 8 oz romaine lettuce, chopped 8 oz Napa cabbage, finely chopped 2 Tbsp snow peas, blanched and cooled 1 oz fresh red cabbage, shaved 2 Tbsp shredded carrots 2 Tbsp water chestnuts 1 Tbsp fresh green onion, chopped 1/2 cup mandarin

Redbird recipes: Black Bean Quesadillas

Black Bean Quesadillas

Black Bean Quesadillas, from Fresh Bites at Watterson Dining Commons: 10 oz can of black beans, drained 1 1/4 oz Roma tomatoes, diced 3 1/2 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded 3 1/2 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained 1 3/8 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped 6 tortillas (6-inch) Salsa DIRECTIONS: Mash beans coarsely in a bowl.

Redbird recipes: General’s chicken

General's chicken

General’s Chicken, an Illinois State University dining center favorite: Basic Asian Sauce 1 Tbsp ginger root, chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1 Tbsp garlic, chopped Remaining Ingredients 3 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp water, divided 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper 1

Redbird recipes: Macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and Cheese, an Illinois State University dining center favorite: 1 gallon water 1 lb macaroni noodles 4 oz margarine 2 oz flour 5 1/4 cups milk 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground white pepper 1 tsp dry mustard 10 oz shredded cheddar cheese, divided 6 3/4 oz sliced American cheese DIRECTIONS: Bring water

Career Center hosts Nursing and Health Professions Career Fair

Nursing and Health Professionals Fair

The Career Center is pleased to host the Nursing and Health Professionals Fair on October 30 to connect employers from hospitals, social service agencies, and other companies seeking to hire candidates in the nursing, health professions, social work and other related fields for full-time openings or externships/internships. The event will be held from 12:30-3pm in

Career Night provides multitude of tips – all in one evening

Student in a classroom

The Career Center at Illinois State University is hosting What’s in it for Me? Career Night 2012 on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. in the Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom for students and alumni. The conference-style program includes speakers who will provide helpful tips on career development and the job search process. Keynote

Career Center events help those considering graduate school

Career Center event

By Lindsey Johnson, Career Center The Illinois State University Career Center is hosting several programs to assist students and alumni who are considering or planning on attending graduate school. A Graduate School Series of workshops is being held every Wednesday from August 29 through September 26 to assist students with the admission application and testing

Career Center services for alumni

Career Center

The Career Center has a variety of services available to you, whether you are a job seeker or an employer wanting to connect with students and alumni.  The Alumni Association and Career Center work together to benefit alumni in their professional development and careers by providing a variety of networking events.  These events are powerful

Career Center hosts specialized career fair for construction management industry

In a tough economic environment, individuals seeking employment in specialized fields need customized assistance with their job search. To help, the Career Center, in conjunction with the Department of Technology, is hosting the Construction Management Fair on September 27 from 1-4 p.m. Employers from the fields of construction management, safety, and renewable energy will be