Category: Student Affairs

Employees met the challenge of overcoming blizzard. A storm that cut across much of the nation earlier this month dropped 13.5 inches of snow on the Illinois State campus. The University closed for two days, but many employees were still on the job. From the power plant teams to grounds crews, the work brought on

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The University moved up in its overall ranking among “America’s Best Colleges” and improved in several criteria used to determine the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings. The magazine released its annual report in August. Illinois State moved to 156 in the “Best National Universities” category, up from 162 in last year’s ranking. The

The Illinois State Career Center invites alumni and students to participate in Career Week, September 17–23. This special week includes a series of workshops and resume critiques conducted by employers from a variety of industries to prepare alumni in pursuit of a full-time job. Career Week events are held on campus in the Career Center,

Join fellow alumni, Redbird fans, and their families for fun, food, games, and networking at Illinois State University Night at Peoria Chiefs on August 13. Bring your camera to get a photo with Reggie Redbird. Don’t miss this summer fun for the whole family! Cost is $22 per person, with children under 3 free. A

The wacky urban adventure competition, known as the Great Urban Race, will close out the week of Homecoming fun on Sunday, October 17. Participants in this event will use clues to find checkpoints, complete challenges, and navigate the streets of downtown Bloomington, Uptown Normal, and the Illinois State campus. Illinois State University has been the

The Illinois State Athletics Department will hit the road this spring with its Spread the Red Caravan series, which will include stops throughout the state of Illinois to reconnect with fans, alumni and supporters of Redbird Athletics. Spread The Red Caravan bring the Illinois State Athletics Department to the community, with coaches and staff on

The annual Sibling Weekend celebration at Illinois State University will be held April 23-25, 2010.  A variety of events are planned for the weekend including the Gamma Phi Circus, the Spring Football Scrimmage and the Little Sibs Carnival at the Children’s Discovery Museum in Uptown Normal. Alumni and friends are invited to participate in events

Students participated in a fundraising challenge this semester as they worked to raise money for additional equipment for a climbing wall that will make the new Student Fitness and Kinesiology/Recreation building even more unique. The Al Bowman Rockstar Challenge came to an end on March 16, President Bowman’s birthday. The following student organizations were recognized