Category: Alumni

The Illinois State Normal University Half Century Club honors all alumni whose classes graduated 50 or more years ago. This year’s Half Century Club reunion and induction will be held Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15, at the Illinois State University Alumni Center. During the events, the class of 1959 will be inducted into

Each year the Illinois State University’s Alumni Association recognizes individuals who personify the University’s tradition as an environment for excellence. Through outstanding achievements and contributions, these individuals bring honor to Illinois State and the Alumni Association. Established in 1971 with one award, the program has grown to four award categories to better recognize the accomplishments

The members of the graduating classes of 2008 and 2004 were sent a letter from Illinois State University President Al Bowman as an invitation to participate in the annual alumni survey. The information that is provided to the University through the online survey will be used to improve the educational experience at Illinois State. Personalized

Illinois State will retire Kristi Cirone’s jersey, it was announced at a celebration to honor the Redbird women’s basketball team. Cirone is one of the youngest athletes to be so honored in Redbird history. Cirone’s jersey will join those of Cathy Boswell and Charlotte Lewis, along with a banner honoring former coach Jill Hutchison, in

Induction into the Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on current, past or honorary members of the arts and sciences community. Nomination can be based on outstanding performance in one’s profession; demonstrated leadership in one’s profession and/or community; or favorable statewide, national or international recognition, among other criteria. Herman Brockman, distinguished professor emeritus of

Illinois State University Alumni Association and AHI Travel are offering two vacation packages. ISU alumni have the chance to sail to Alaska with a luxurious Alaskan cruise, or travel away and explore the culture and geography that defines Ireland. Those choosing to embark on the Alaskan cruise will begin the seven-day journey August 12, 2009.

Illinois State University Distinguished Professor Emerita Ann Nolte passed away on March 10. Her career as an educator, author, researcher, consultant and public speaker spanned 40 years and ranged from high school to university settings. Nolte developed the curriculum that developed into the Health Education Program, Department of Health Sciences, at Illinois State and was

Jim Tyree, chairman and CEO of Mesirow Financial and an Illinois State University alumnus, will be the keynote speaker for Illinois State’s Business Week 2009, March 30 – April 3. Events during Business Week will also include a presentation on effective job interviews, a business networking dinner, seminars on careers and money management, presentations by

Alumni who wish to see Founders Day photos of events can click on photo album.

Even though neither the Illinois State men’s or women’s basketball teams brought home the 2009 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title, both programs advanced to postseason play for the second-straight season. Both the Redbird men’s and women’s programs have 24 wins this season. With one more victory by each gender, Illinois State would become