Category: Alumni

Learn how to stand out in the job-hunting process The Career Center will be hosting a session to help in the job search, including a resume critique, interview advice, and mock interviews. The event will be held from 2–4:30 p.m. on May 19 in the University’s Foundation Office at 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1590,

Read a sneak peak of what you’ll see in the next issue Keep an eye on the mailbox, as the May issue of the alumni magazine will be arriving soon. In this issue of Illinois State you will find the following features: Long before capturing an Emmy and Golden Globe for portraying coach Sue Sylvester on

Magazine column showcases the work of published graduates Alumni who have had a book released by a publishing house within the past decade are encouraged to send their work to the Illinois State editor for possible inclusion in the Reggie Reads column, which is now an additional online feature of each issue of Illinois State.

Illinois State University’s Academy of Seniors and Mornings with the Professors will start in March and continue through June. Sponsored by the Senior Professionals of Illinois State University and affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network, most classes will be held in the Illinois State University Alumni Center at 1101 N. Main St. in Normal. Academy

For the third straight year, Illinois State University has earned Tree Campus USA recognition for 2010 for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship. “Many who have walked the Illinois State University campus know how beautiful it is,” said Mike O’Grady, superintendent of Grounds.  “The award for the third straight year recognizes the

Watch the presentations from this year’s awards ceremony online. The Alumni Association honored this year’s recipients during Founders Day on February 17. Take a look at video from this event at www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBCYyGgF9pQ. Do you know of a worthy alumnus who should be recognized? Nominations for the 2012 awards are currently being accepted. To submit your

See some of the University’s gifted acting and design students in Chicago. The University’s School of Theatre and Alumni Association will be hosting the Actor Showcase and Design Exhibit on Monday, April 25. The evening promises to be a superb showcase of talent, highlighting the creative abilities of the 2011 graduating class. Gifted acting and

Join fellow Redbirds at Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club. Illinois State President Al Bowman and Rockford area alumni will gather this spring for a reception that provides the opportunity to reconnect with friends while learning about the exciting things taking place at Illinois State University. The reception begins at 6 p.m. on May 10 at the Mauh-Nah-Tee-See

New group works to connect graduates of the last decade. The newly formed Central Illinois Young Alumni Network will be hosting a kick-off reception at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, at Medici in Uptown Normal. Graduates of the last decade are invited to mix and mingle, enjoy good food, and learn more about this