Category: Alumni

One of the nifty new features of the site is online event registration. If you are interested in attending the events listed in the Events Calendar, many of them can be registered and paid for by clicking a link to a secure online registration process.

Very importantly, you should plan on registering for the site to shape the “alumni profile” you want others to see in the Online Directory! If you registered previously, please go back soon to update your profile. In the upgraded Online Directory, you can upload a photo, specify which personal information — if any — you

We are extremely happy to invite all alumni to visit the all-new-and- improved Alumni Web site: http://www.IllinoisState.edu/alumni The site has been thoroughly upgraded in appearance, speed, navigability, and service features. Spend some time surfing — we think you’ll be pleased!

QUESTION: “Dear A.S., my ISU diploma got damaged in a house fire. How can I get a replacement?” — Anonymous, Chicago ANSWER: Anonymous, we’re so sorry to hear that — but glad we can help. The Office of the University Registrar can replace diplomas for very nominal fees for loss, damage, name change, etc. They

As a reminder, the DAILY VIDETTE is interested in hearing your memories of your time at Illinois State for possible publication. For details or to share your memory, contact VIDETTE Editor Erick Bieritz at enbieri@IllinoisState.edu. Alumna Kelly Josephsen ’99 published a great story on ISU alumni memories in a Sunday feature story in THE (Bloomington)

We’re looking for your creativity to help with an upcoming Web site feature–Web postcards! Last month we announced a contest where you can submit your ideas, designs, or photos to help us come up with a variety of postcards.

The Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2003 Alumni Association Awards. Please see www.IllinoisState.edu/alumni/awards.shtml for a list of Awards and this year’s recipients. All alumni are invited to celebrate the successes of their fellow graduates at ceremonies on Saturday, March 22, 2003, at 4 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Bone

Financial issues continue to plague Illinois State and other public universities in Illinois. For those of you outside the state, in January Rod Blagojevich became the first Democratic governor in the state in 26 years. The new governor has indicated that, in dealing with the state’s $5 billion budget deficit, he will expect public higher

Director of Athletics Perk Weisenburger announced March 12 that Illinois State will not be renewing the contract of head men’s basketball coach Tom Richardson, which expires on April 18, 2003. Richardson served as the Redbirds’ head coach for the last four seasons and has been at Illinois State for 10. As the head coach, he

Illinois State was pleased to welcome to campus our new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. John W. Presley, on March 3rd. Dr. Presley (no relation to Elvis, though for fun President Boschini tried to claim it was so. . .) comes to us from Oswego, New York, where he served as Provost