Career Week will run from Friday, September 23 through Friday, September 30. Career Week is a series of workshops conducted by employers from a variety of industries to prepare job seekers for the 2011 Career Fair at Redbird Arena on Wednesday, October 5. Career Week events will be held on campus in the Career Center, which
Category: Alumni
Shuttle service offered at Homecoming
Avoid the hassle of trying to find a parking spot on game day. The Office of Parking and Transportation is sponsoring a complimentary Homecoming bus service on Saturday, October 15. The service begins at 9 a.m. Leave your vehicle at the Alumni Center on 1101 N. Main Street and board a shuttle. The Homecoming bus
Many tailgating options available
Tailgating at Homecoming is an event not to be missed. Whether you are visiting or hosting a specific department or group tailgate, or just planning to bring your own supplies and party to the tailgating lots, there will be plenty of options to spend time with alumni and friends. Tailgating lots will open at 7
Parade touts new start time and route
A favorite campus tradition, the Homecoming parade, has been retooled to ease the viewing experience. The 2011 parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, and will travel a new path through the renovated Uptown Normal. A map of the parade route and parking options is available online. The entry deadline for the
Events planned for family fun
The Miller Park Zoo, Children’s Discovery Museum, Pepsi Ice Center, and Rader Family Farms will be hosting special events for alumni and friends in conjunction with Illinois State’s Homecoming celebration. Reggie Day at the Children’s Discovery Museum will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 8. This event will feature kid activities, ISU
ISU Insurance Program Highly Ranked by Risk Management Magazine
Risk Management Magazine, published by the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), has recognized Illinois State University as one of the top schools for graduates in insurance and risk management. The top five schools, in order, for the 2010-2011 period include: University of Georgia, Temple University, Illinois State University, University of Wisconsin, and Florida State University. Gary
Alumni Spotlight – Miron Marcotte
What constitutes a dream job? For Miron Marcotte ’85, managing director at Protivity, it means finding an opportunity where you like at least 80% of what you do on a daily basis.
Credential file management discontinued
The Career Center at Illinois State discontinued the support of hard copy credential file requests on June 30. Alumni and students who currently have files maintained by the Career Center may either independently manage hard or electronic files, or maintain electronic files through an outside vendor. Files that are not transferred will be destroyed after
Fall Career Week planned on campus
Alumni and students are invited to participate in the variety of activities planned for Fall Career Week, which runs from Friday, September 23 to Tuesday, October 4. Presentations and mock interviews will be given by employers currently recruiting at ISU. Events will be held in room 185 of the Student Services Building (SSB). Dress is
