Hello, Redbirds!

We are at the conclusion of another wonderful semester here at Illinois State University. One of the great parts about the end of an academic year is that it provides us many opportunities for reflection and celebration.

In the following stories, you will learn about some of the exceptional students and alumni who make us proud to be in Student Affairs. I hope that as you take the time to read these stories you will recognize familiar faces, join in celebrating these accomplishments, and feel inspired by our shared experience as Redbirds.

I wish you a wonderful summer, and Go Birds!

Dr. Levester “LJ” Johnson
Vice President for Student Affairs

Now accepting nominations for our annual Redbird Proud Young Alumni Award. This award recognizes those who demonstrate great pride in Illinois State University and extend what they learned through their Student Affairs experience to others. https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/redbird_proud

Dr. Eric Weldy holding a plaque

Dr. Eric Weldy, M.S. ’89, is this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Service to the Student Affairs Profession Award.

Dr. Levester Johnson at a lectern speaking to a crowd

The Division of Student Affairs recognized the 2023 Steve and Sandi Adams Legacy Hall of Fame inductees.

Members of the board of trustees sitting at a long table at a board meeting

One of the newest members of Illinois State’s Board of Trustees is junior political science major Ash Ebikhumi, the latest in a long line of students to serve on the University’s governing body.

Stacks of canned tuna, canned chicken breast and peanut butter

Illinois State University’s Dean of Students Office officially launched its new peer-to-peer program to help address basic needs insecurity. This new program, called the Student Navigators, connects students in need to trained peers to help students find local, state, and federal resources. This new service is completely free and open to all enrolled students at ISU.