Half Century Club event sparks memories of college life long ago Cook Hall is still standing, the Big Red Marching Machine plays on, the Quad is still beautiful, and the academic programs offered at Illinois State remain stellar. These all give alumni of yesteryear the assurance that their alma mater remains a familiar and friendly
The College of Education is reforming the traditional on-campus teacher education model. At Illinois State, the College of Education (COE) is reforming the traditional on-campus teacher education model. Through grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education and collaboration with Chicago Public Schools, the City Colleges of Chicago, and other educational organizations, a new model
Over Thanksgiving break, twenty students from the School of Biological Sciences were off on a field trip to Costa Rica to study the ecology of rain forests. While most Illinois State University students go home for Thanksgiving break, twenty students from the School of Biological Sciences were off on a field trip to Costa Rica
The Illinois State University student chapter of AIS has been recognized for its professional development efforts. The Illinois State University student chapter of the Association for Information Systems (AIS) has been recognized for its professional development efforts and was honored at the International Conference on Information Systems in Saint Louis in December. AIS is the
Former department chair and long-time faculty member Sol Shulman passed away in December 2010. Shulman held positions with Illinois State from 1969 to 1992 when he retired. Following retirement, Shulman assumed a major role in the design and construction of Illinois State’s Science Laboratory Building. Shulman donated the proceeds from his work on the building
Share your latest news through the alumni magazine The alumni magazine, Illinois State, is published quarterly in February, May, August, and November for members of the Illinois State University Alumni Association. A popular section of the magazine—Class Notes—allows alumni to share with fellow alumni and the campus community information on job changes, promotions, special honors,
Keep an eye on the mailbox, as the February issue of the alumni magazine will be arriving soon. In this issue of Illinois State you will find the following features. The transformation that has taken place within Campus Dining Services will surprise even recent graduates. Expansive and improved dishes are served in an atmosphere that
Annual Alumni Association award recipients honored at Founders Day Distinguished Alumni Award Laurie Metcalf ’76 Actress, International Creative Management Valley Village, California Laurie Metcalf ’76 grew up in Edwardsville. Her mother was a librarian and her father Southern Illinois University’s comptroller. An ISU theatre major, she honed her talent on the University’s stages before becoming
Romeo and Juliet Two young and reckless lovers, torn apart by rival families, sacrifice everything—family, friends, and even their lives. Directed by Doug Finlayson Opens June 24 Performance dates: June 26, 30 July 2, 8, 10, 16, 20, 24, 28, 29 August 2, 6 Buy tickets The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) Thirty-seven plays in
Find out how to cheer your Redbirds during the Missouri Valley Conference For the first two weekends of March, alumni and fans from the 10 members of the Missouri Valley Conference invade St. Louis with the hope of watching their team punch the ticket to “The Big Dance.” Join fellow Illinois State alumni and fans
