Hello, Redbirds!

Believe it or not, we are already past Homecoming and entering the second half of this fall semester. While it certainly has been a busy one, I wanted to take a moment to draw your attention to some of the exciting things that have been happening around our campus this semester.

From alumni recognition to new and upcoming facilities for our Redbirds to enjoy, we have already had a year full of energy, change, and excitement. I hope you will take the time to read through these stories and see the incredibly hard work of our Division of Student Affairs staff. Illinois State University continues to be a great place for students to learn, grow, and stay connected with throughout the years.

I wish you a wonderful rest of your year!

 

Go Birds!

Dr. Levester “LJ” Johnson

Vice President for Student Affairs

 

PS Be on the lookout for a new alumni survey hitting your inboxes this November!  You can read more about the survey here.

Dr. Larry and Marlene Dietz were honored with the naming of the welcome desk in the Bone Student Center.

President Emeritus Larry H. Dietz and Marlene Dietz were honored for their longtime dedication to Illinois State on August 26, 2022, with the unveiling of the Dr. Larry and Marlene Dietz Welcome Desk. The welcome desk is located within the Bone Student Center, which was renovated during Dietz’s presidency.

photo of Kaitlyn Elliott

One of the 3,983 freshmen who stepped onto campus for the first time this fall, Kaitlyn Elliott shared her Illinois State University experiences so far.

bust of redbird head in front of fireplace

The Division of Student Affairs will recognize five outstanding young alumni during Homecoming week at the Alumni Day Luncheon on October 14.

From left: Zachary Dell, Megan Lomonof, TJ Bjorklund

Redbird Esports is kicking off its third year with the selection of the first three coaches in program history.

Overhead view of rendering of the

As summer construction wraps up on some facilities at Illinois State University, work is continuing or beginning on other projects.