Category: Alumni

School of Music to host alumni reception

Connect with fellow Redbirds in Peoria at the IMEA All-State Conference Alumni of the School of Music are invited to attend a reception held in conjunction with the annual Illinois Music Educator’s Association All-State Conference. The reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Hotel Pere Marquette Club Rewards Room in Peoria. Cash bar

University’s excellence recognized again by Kiplinger’s

ISU named one of the best higher education values in the United States Illinois State has maintained its ranking as one of 100 best values in public colleges in the country, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. The report was released in January, marking the seventh consecutive year the University has been lauded by Kiplinger’s.

Campus celebrates anniversary

Founders Day events reflect on university’s start in 1857 Each February the campus community pauses to recognize the traditions and excellence that make Illinois State University such a special place of teaching and learning. This year’s 154th anniversary year will be celebrated on February 17 with a day of events that include a bell ringing

Students see dream come true with building completing

Student Fitness Center and McCormick Hall opened in January After years of waiting and planning, the campus community now has a new fitness and recreation facility for students. The Student Fitness Center and McCormick Hall opened at the start of the spring semester. Located where Dunn-Barton and Walker residence halls once stood, the $50 million

Spring career fairs scheduled

Alumni invited to participate in fairs and explore job opportunities If you are out of work, considering a career change, or just seeking information on opportunities within your field, consider attending a spring career fair hosted by the University’s Career Center. These informative events are not just for students. Alumni are invited and encouraged to

Volunteer meeting scheduled for alumni

Attend and network with past and future Alumni Association volunteers The Illinois State University Alumni Relations office invites all Alumni Relations past volunteers and alumni who are interested in becoming volunteers to a networking social on February 24. The social will be held from 5–6:30 p.m. in the Kasten Board Room of the Alumni Center

Lyons named interim director of Athletics

Experienced staffer honored to lead the unit through the transition Larry Lyons ’86 has been named the interim director of Athletics at Illinois State University following the resignation of Sheahon Zenger, who accepted a similar position at Kansas earlier this year. Lyons, who is in his 24th year at Illinois State, had been serving as

PINK game scheduled February 12 to support the Kay Yow Fund

Evening planned to raise breast cancer awareness and recognize cancer survivors As a 15-year assistant coach under Kay Yow at North Carolina State, Illinois State head women’s basketball coach Stephanie Glance is personally aware of the fight against breast cancer. Yow lost her courageous battle in 2009, but Glance and Illinois State Athletics will continue

“Pack the Arena” Scheduled for February 5

Free admission vouchers available at local vendors and Redbird sporting events The annual Illinois State women’s basketball Pack the Arena event has been scheduled for Saturday, February 5. The Redbirds will host Indiana State on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena at 4:05 p.m. Getting tickets for this game couldn’t be easier. Coupons for free