A Message from President Dietz

Illinois State University campus

This message is in response to feedback we have received about a letter to the editor in the April 2019 edition of the Illinois State magazine.

Alum’s action plan

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Andrew Purnell is known as the man who can solve all kinds of problems—from his major in mathematics to addressing local discrimination as an undergraduate, followed by establishing as an alumnus a group that has empowered Illinois State black students for 35 years.

Nurse credits Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) for career

Ruth Baughman Oesch ’61

Ruth (Baughman) Oesch ’61 credits her rewarding nursing career to the preparation she received as a student of Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN). She holds equal appreciation for the donor who provided the scholarship funds she needed to pursue her passion.

Redbird legacy: Duewer family is 5 for 5

A family of five holding signs with their graduation years on the signs.

Valerie (Quevillon) Duewer ’84 arrived at Illinois State wondering if she would enjoy attending with her older brother, Pat ’83. Decades later, she is grateful they were on campus together.

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Alumni are invited to the Alumni Association annual meeting at 9:30 a.m. on June 22 in the Alumni Center.

Alumni get career support from Career Center

Redbirds are proud to utlize the Career Centerde the

Whether a new graduate, an alum making a career change or one seeking to hire a Redbird, alumni seeking career assistance don’t have to go far, as their alma mater is ready to help!