Category: Alumni

If you can be in Chicago on Sunday, June 22nd, you’re invited to join your fellow alumni for the Third Annual Chicagoland Alumni Cubs Outing. This year we’re catching the cross-town rivalry with the White Sox at Wrigley Field. The pre-game party begins at 11:30 a.m. at The Cubby Bear; first pitch is 1:15 p.m.

(Story by ISU Media Relations) At their May 9 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to freeze academic year 2003-2004 tuition and fees for students who attended the University this year. The freeze will be accompanied by a 9.9 percent tuition and fee increase for new Illinois State students. Under the plan, tuition and fees

Good news! Illinois State University’s Colleges of Education, Fine Arts, and Nursing were all recognized in the latest publication of collegiate rankings by U.S. News & World Report, “America’s Best Graduate Schools 2004.” For details, see http://www.mediarelations.ilstu.edu/news_releases/0203/Apr/usnewsreport.asp

One of the nifty new features of the site is online event registration. If you are interested in attending the events listed in the Events Calendar, many of them can be registered and paid for by clicking a link to a secure online registration process.

Very importantly, you should plan on registering for the site to shape the “alumni profile” you want others to see in the Online Directory! If you registered previously, please go back soon to update your profile. In the upgraded Online Directory, you can upload a photo, specify which personal information — if any — you

We are extremely happy to invite all alumni to visit the all-new-and- improved Alumni Web site: http://www.IllinoisState.edu/alumni The site has been thoroughly upgraded in appearance, speed, navigability, and service features. Spend some time surfing — we think you’ll be pleased!

QUESTION: “Dear A.S., my ISU diploma got damaged in a house fire. How can I get a replacement?” — Anonymous, Chicago ANSWER: Anonymous, we’re so sorry to hear that — but glad we can help. The Office of the University Registrar can replace diplomas for very nominal fees for loss, damage, name change, etc. They

As a reminder, the DAILY VIDETTE is interested in hearing your memories of your time at Illinois State for possible publication. For details or to share your memory, contact VIDETTE Editor Erick Bieritz at enbieri@IllinoisState.edu. Alumna Kelly Josephsen ’99 published a great story on ISU alumni memories in a Sunday feature story in THE (Bloomington)

We’re looking for your creativity to help with an upcoming Web site feature–Web postcards! Last month we announced a contest where you can submit your ideas, designs, or photos to help us come up with a variety of postcards.

The Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2003 Alumni Association Awards. Please see www.IllinoisState.edu/alumni/awards.shtml for a list of Awards and this year’s recipients. All alumni are invited to celebrate the successes of their fellow graduates at ceremonies on Saturday, March 22, 2003, at 4 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Bone