Category: Alumni

The Alumni Association has announced the recipients of the annual Alumni Association Awards. Honorees will receive their awards at the Founders Day Convocation on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. in Bone Student Center’s Braden Auditorium.  The award recipients will then be introduced at a dinner that evening. Registration for the dinner can be accomplished

The finale of Illinois State University’s Sesquicentennial year will be Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Founders Day celebration. Illinois State will mark the ending of the 150th year and beginning of the 151st year with a series of activities, including the 10 a.m. annual Ringing of the Old Main Bell, 1 p.m. Convocation featuring keynote

During Kristen Kelley’s freshman year, she took the standard speech communication class, which proved to be anything but standard.  The instructor, Kim Klingbell, was so enthusiastic about the School of Communication that she inspired Kelley to learn more about what the major could offer.  Kelley ’06 decided that Public Relations was a “perfect match for

Mary Ann (Wilson) Shipton, ’53, MSE ’69, and Jean (Johnson) Holcomb ’53 consider today’s Department of Special Education the “gold standard” in the field.  They said the department was a pioneer in the 1950s when they received their degrees, and Rose Parker was the champion who brought national attention to Illinois State (Normal) University for

As the end of 2007 approaches, we hope you will consider Illinois State University as a recipient of a tax-deductible year-end donation.  Gifts may be donated online by printing an online form, or by contacting the Office of Development by calling (309) 438-8184. Charitable gifts provide critical support to Illinois State University.  As state funding

“We read so much about the educational level of other countries, and how the United States is far behind them,” Deb Amdor ’72 said. “I feel strongly that education is the key to our future, and I want to do my part to help.” Amdor, a State Farm Insurance project planner, does her part by

Walking across the campus today, it’s hard to envision the undeveloped vista encountered by Illinois State University’s founders. Even more sobering is the scope of their task as they created the first state university in Illinois, shaping not just a curriculum but physical structures where it would be taught. When the University opened its doors

A dedication ceremony for the recently completed Genevieve Green Gardens at Ewing Cultural Center was held on October 26.  To view the photo album from this event, click on Green Gardens. The ceremony included remarks by Illinois State University President Al Bowman, University Advancement Vice President Dianne Ashby and members of the family of the

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 information on job changes, promotions, special honors, retirements, marriages, births and adoptions with fellow alumni and the campus community. Alumni

The Alumni Association has exciting travel opportunities available.  Illinois State has partnered with AHI International,- the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by college and university alumni associations, to provide the highest quality of international trips focusing on personal attention, expert guides, superior service and exceptional value. Trips for 2008 include Australia, Japan, Normandy,