The Career Center will discontinue the management of hard copy credential files requests beginning June 30, 2011. Credential files were commonly established by education majors and graduate students. The purpose of the credential file was to have the Career Center act as a third party in maintaining letters of reference and student teaching evaluations. Credential
Category: Alumni
Feedback key to academic programs
Members of the graduating classes of 2011 and 2007 will be receiving a letter from President Al Bowman as an invitation to participate in the Annual Alumni Survey. The information that is provided to the University through the online survey will be used to improve the educational experience at Illinois State. Personalized instructions for completing
E-newsletter provides monthly updates
The Alumni Relations office provides a monthly e-newsletter with campus updates and information on alumni programs. The Illinois State e-newsletter is delivered to your inbox on the last Wednesday of the month, excluding December. To receive the e-newsletter, send an email to alumni@IllinoisState.edu or complete the online email preferences form.
Alumni hosts sought for Redbird Welcome Parties
Redbird Welcome Parties offer an opportunity for alumni to impact current and future Illinois State students. Alumni are sought in strategic Illinois locations to host a party in their home or local venue for incoming freshmen and their families this summer. Party sizes vary. Alumni may cohost the gathering with other graduates to share the
Alumni survey responses help guide outreach efforts
The campus community works to connect with students so that they never feel like just another name on the roster. Illinois State students consistently praise the personal attention they receive from faculty and staff. The connection with alumni is just as valued, which is one reason the Alumni Relations office circulates an alumni attitude survey.
NBRC Newsletter February 2012
36 new NBCTs honored at CTU Quest Center Pinning Ceremony CHICAGO –During an emotion-packed “pinning” ceremony filled with testimonies, tributes and motivational speeches, more than 300 people crammed the Chicago Teachers’ Union (CTU) headquarters to celebrate 36 educators, graduates of the CTU’s Nurturing Teacher Leadership program, who were honored as new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs),
Outstanding Young Alumni Award – Amar Kamath
Outstanding Young Alumni Award – Amar Kamath MBA ’97 Vice President of Marketing, BioReference Laboratories Sparta, N. J. College of Business graduate Kamath is on the executive team of BioReference Laboratories, which is the third largest, publicly held clinical laboratory in the United States. Beyond leading the marketing, Kamath is involved in business development, intellectual
Alumni Awards
Each year a highlight of the University’s Founders Day celebration is the opportunity to showcase stellar alumni. The following individuals were chosen for recognition and will be honored at an awards dinner on February 16. Additional details on this special evening and registration is available online. Distinguished Alumni Award R. David Edmunds, M.A. ’66, L.L.D. ’02,
Scholarships for current and future ISU students
The Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council are currently accepting applications for the following scholarships. Student Alumni Council/Marion H. Dean Legacy Scholarship The Student Alumni Council awards a limited number of legacy scholarships to sons and daughters of Illinois State graduates each year. Download the applications for the 2012–2013 academic year. Contact Alumni Relations for more information.
A look back at 2011
President Al Bowman recently shared with the campus community a review of Illinois State highlights from 2011, which was a very good year for the University. January—Illinois State was ranked as one of the top 100 universities for quality and value by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. The Student Fitness Center/McCormick Hall officially opened, welcoming more
