The Department of Politics and Government hosted Torrence Gardner on Alumni Day 2021.
Torrence Gardner ‘13 and guest Ashley Kooiker visit campus for Alumni Day
Unit: Politics and Government
Alum Jason Wallace shares his career experiences with students
Jason Wallace ’08, an Illinois State political science alumnus, spoke at Dr. LJ Zigerell’s Professional Development class on September 16, 2021.
Thanks to You: Fund established to honor Dr. Fred Roberts
Charlotte Roberts ensured that the legacy of her brother, Politics and Government Professor Dr. Fred Roberts, lives on at Illinois State following his death on February 26, 2019.
Students with career interest and passion for common good connect with alumni
Students explore how alumni are making an impact in their communities, learn about their careers, and identify career paths.
Politics and Government, Alumni News
After completing his MS, Kirk Richardson (MS, 2017) spent several months expanding the programming skills used in his thesis and practiced during his internship as a data analyst and loan officer at a CDFI in Missoula, Montana.
Chicago recognizes Juneteenth thanks to the efforts of Illinois State alum Torrence Gardner
Chicago made history this past fall when the city government officially recognized Juneteenth as a day of observance. The citywide acknowledgment was the result of a yearlong effort led by activists and Illinois State alum Torrence Gardner ’13.
Alum Claudia Chavez is a senior political appointee of President Biden’s administration
Department of Politics and Government alum Claudia Chavez ’05 has been appointed as a White House liaison of the U.S. Department of Education. Her involvement in Student Government Association allowed her to explore and develop her interests.
Division of Student Affairs announces 2020 Redbird Proud Young Alumni recipients
The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Abe Lopez-Bowen, Bianca Gerardi Pietro, Bill Dwoinen, Jessica Garber Schaefer, and Quanisha Kumi-Darfour.
Making their voices heard: Civically engaged students head to Capitol to lobby for ISU
Almost every day a new hashtag emerges to alert society of a cause.
Pause for applause
Pause to applaud these accomplished Illinois State alumni.
