Category: Alumni

The College of Education magazine is now available online. Information on college and faculty news, awards, and gifts to the college are included. Read at www.coe.ilstu.edu/news/2010/sp10statewidestandard.shtml.

Keep an eye on the mailbox, as the August issue of the alumni magazine will be arriving soon. In this issue of Illinois State you will find the following features: Academics are the priority at Illinois State, but Athletics is integral to the campus experience. Nobody understands the impact and potential better than Athletics Director Sheahon

For alumni and fans of Illinois State Athletics, 2009-2010 will go down in the books as a truly memorable year. Some of the highlights include the last-minute touchdown victory drive against Northern Iowa, the men’s basketball team win over Bradley in Peoria, and the win over Illinois in the WNIT. The softball team earned a

This year’s Homecoming football game has the Illinois State Redbirds taking on North Dakota State at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 16. Redbird Athletics is offering a special alumni discount for reserved seats at $15 per ticket beginning on August 2 at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on October 1. To order the special alumni

Join fellow alumni, Redbird fans, and their families for fun, food, games, and networking at Illinois State University Night at Peoria Chiefs on August 13. Bring your camera to get a photo with Reggie Redbird. Don’t miss this summer fun for the whole family! Cost is $22 per person, with children under 3 free. A

The Illinois State University Alumni Association is pleased to offer nonresident legacy student tuition waivers for dependent children of Illinois State graduates who live outside Illinois to attend the University at in-state tuition rates. These awards are provided by the Alumni Association to assist the University in recruiting quality prospective students, to provide an additional

An Illinois State University Alumni Volunteer Networking and Development session will take place from 5–6:30 p.m. on August 11 at the Alumni Center. Meet fellow alumni volunteers while enjoying light appetizers and beverages. There will be a program where participants will learn about volunteering for Illinois State University Alumni Relations, as well as upcoming volunteer

Eric Tapley was recruited to Illinois State University from Harper High School on the south side of Chicago to play football. He was a three-year starter and graduated in 1983 with a degree in physical education. He later pursued a second degree at Mennonite School of Nursing (now Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State)

Arthur J. Gallagher is one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage firms. Kevin Doyle ’77 is the company’s vice president of mergers and acquisitions. He shares insights on the importance of strategic fit, advanced industry designations and the international reputation for excellence of the Katie School of Insurance in this alumni spotlight. It takes just

In May the Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization (MNAO) at Illinois State University held an awards and reunion banquet at the Alumni Center, and presented awards to five people. Patty (Franey) Haberkorn received the Distinguished Alumni Award – the highest award the college bestows upon its graduates. Haberkorn is a two-time graduate of Mennonite College of