Illinois State alumna Ariel Beverly ’17 feels like she is living a real-life Cinderella story of sorts now that she has been crowned Miss Illinois and has qualified for the 2020 Miss America pageant.
Redbird alumna crowned Miss Illinois
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Redbirds get a career head start at Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Two recent Illinois State alumni are ready to delight audiences and kick off their arts careers during the 42nd season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF). Victoria DeLaney ’19 and Lucy Yahr ’19 are two of the 17 Illinois States students and alumni involved with this year’s performances. Their skills are very different, but both
Alumni look to make a #RedbirdImpact in their communities
Volunteer service was a big part of Matt Rillie’s time at Illinois State. The Illinois State alum became well known as a leader in the LGBTQ+ community while serving on ISU Pride’s executive board and as a coordinator for Leaders of Social Change.
Long-hidden mural uncovered during Bone Student Center renovations
The late Professor Emeritus C. Louis Steinburg created a mural when the Bone Student Center opened in 1973. His daughter and Illinois State employee, Jennifer Peterson, was able to see it again during the Bone revitalization.
Alumni guest speakers sought for CreativeCon, October 17
The Career Center, in collaboration with the College of Fine Arts, will host CreativeCon on Thursday, October 17, 2019. CreativeCon helps creative students from any major discover how to apply their creativity and other skills to a variety of careers through an evening of fast-paced workshops with alumni.
School of Art alumna Lourdes I. Ramos to speak at College of Fine Arts commencement
School of Art alumna Lourdes I. Ramos, M.A. ’84, has been selected as this year’s College of Fine Arts spring commencement speaker. Ramos is the president and CEO of the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) in Long Beach, California.
Senior talent to shine at 2019 Actor Showcase in Chicago, May 6
On Monday, May 6, the School of Theatre and Dance and the Alumni Association will host the 2019 Actor Showcase, an annual event highlighting the creative abilities of the University’s talented acting students from the Class of 2019.
Rabbit season: School of Theatre and Dance opens hilarious Harvey for spring fun
Audiences are invited to use their imaginations, challenge their views of acceptance and non-conformity, and believe in a little magic during the performances of Harvey, opening Friday, April 12
Alumni discount for College of Fine Arts’ Harvey
Alumni have access to special discounted tickets for the Sunday performance which will feature a post-show talkback.
Redbird uses hair to create, teach and inspire
Redbird Christal Schanes lives a life that now revolves around custom wigs, toupees, hairpieces, and facial hair and love every minute of it.
