Illinois State Magazine – Page 21

Half Century Club reunion plans set

Graduates from the Class of 1972 will celebrate their 50th class reunion on October 14 and 15 during the annual Half Century Club event held Homecoming weekend.

What’s next? Alumna Patti Hart answers how to revel in retirement

After retiring a second time, Alumna Patti (Sarles) Hart reflects on her retirement experience, and offers advice for a successful retirement.

Helping humanity goal of alum Dr. Robert Shorty’s corporate work

Robert Shorty, director of Nike’s global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) team

Illinois State University alum Dr. Robert Shorty is doing the right thing as Nike’s director of global diversity, equity, and inclusion team.

Redbird Legacy: The Caffey brothers establish memorial scholarship

Greg Caffey ’99, left, Rodney Caffey ’92, middle, and Dr. Brandon Caffey ’96, ’00, M.S. ’02, Ed.D. ’19

There was never a doubt in the Caffey brothers’ minds. After high school, they would go to college.

Nominate alums for Homecoming royalty

Plans are underway for Homecoming 2022: Celebrating Red happening October 10-16.

Alumni meeting set for June 11

Alumni are invited to the Alumni Association annual meeting to elect board members and vote to amend the Association’s constitution.

First Word: Spring 2022

By the time this issue of State arrives, the campus community will be busy preparing for spring commencement ceremonies.

College’s unique status gained with gift

Christine Angela Aganon plays the piano.

A visionary goal set decades ago within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and the School of Music has been achieved with ISU now designated an All-Steinway School. Criteria was met with the purchase of three Steinway concert grand pianos and 11 Steinway uprights.

Redbird pitcher Trey Krause focused on the mound while fighting cancer

Redbird pitcher Trey Krause posing like he is about to throw a ball

Facing the World Series of his own life challenges, Illinois State pitcher Trey Krause needed to dream. With some of his most basic life functions suddenly taken from him, he envisioned one day gripping the ball again and letting go of a sweeping curveball coming out of his left hand.

A Day in the Life: Illinois State students engage to care for the environment

Three students sit behind a table set up outside with two sewing machines. Two other students stand on the other side of the table, facing those sitting down.

Sustainability is a commitment exemplified at ISU through initiatives students undertake with staff to make campus increasingly eco-friendly. The University is elevated as students gain leadership skills through civic engagement.