Category: Alumni

A year abroad studying your area of interest, at a university in a country you always wanted to learn more about, and paid for by someone else. . . . If this sounds appealing, consider the Fulbright Program, which aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and more than 140

Remember those heady days in April when you were mere weeks away from your graduation from ISU? That’s where our seniors are today! Do you know one of them? Commencement at Illinois State will be May 7 and 8. If you’d like to send a customized online postcard to congratulate a new ISU graduate –

It’s, like, a real building now! When was the last time you took a peek at our campus’ newest building? Don’t forget – construction photos are available at the College of Business Web site.

The Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2004 Awards. Among this year’s winners are an environmental scientist, an artist and children’s book author, a TV actor, and a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox organization. Please see our Awards Web page for details and photos. Nominations are accepted from fellow alumni

A special THANK YOU to those who took the readership survey for sharing your opinions on frequency of e-mail! While we doubt we will be able to accommodate those who would like to receive the e-newsletter monthly, we appreciate that thought! For the time being, the e-newsletter will continue to come every other month. As

The December, 2003, E-lumni News readership survey was a huge success: more than 1,200 of you responded! In general, it seems that you like what you’re getting. We do anticipate some upgrades in the future, but changes won’t be immediate. If you wrote a specific comment and wanted a response, but haven’t yet received one,

In February, Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees named Al Bowman as the 17th president of the University effective March 1. Bowman, 50, served as interim president since July 2003. He previously served as interim provost. For a photo and additional details, please see the Media Relations Web page of the announcement. We hope all

(from the staff of Alumni Services) At this time of year when so many wonderful holidays collide — Thanksgiving and Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and New Year’s and all — we feel thankful and blessed! We want you to know how much each of us enjoys the work we do on behalf of all

QUESTION: I recently received a Lands’ End catalog, but I had no idea how I got on their mailing list. The article in the recent Illinois State E-lumni News about the Lands’ End Alumni Collection made me wonder if ISU or Alumni Services gave them my information. Was this part of the agreement to have

Has your loved one’s favorite red and white Illinois State sweatshirt faded after repeated washings? Or, are you the proud parents of a December legacy graduate? Then don’t forget as you’re shopping during this holiday season that some great Illinois State items are only a click away. New this year are the Lands’ End Alumni