On Wednesday, April 10, at 4:30 p.m., Dr. Juana Goergen, M.A ‘86, will deliver a bilingual reading of her poetry on the second floor of Milner Library as part of National Library Week and National Poetry Month. A book signing will follow her presentation.
Publication: Alumni News
Illinois State Tennis Club making Redbird history and heading to nationals
For the first time in Illinois State University history, the Tennis Club team is heading to Rome, Georgia to compete in the USTA Tennis On Campus (TOC) National Championship from April 4-6, 2024.
They have set a goal to raise $5,000 in support to help cover the team’s travel costs.
TV-10 is celebrating its 50th anniversary and launching a campaign to raise $50,000
Illinois State University’s student-run television program, TV-10, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The journey, which began with the first live newscast on March 4, 1974, is now commemorated through a grand reunion on campus scheduled for April 12-13, 2024. Alumni and friends are invited to join the festivities, honoring 50 years of remarkable student achievement and involvement.
ISU hoping to break records again on Birds Give Back, February 2024
In its sixth year, Birds Give Back will be Thursday, February 22, during Redbird Philanthropy Week, February 19-23. Building Birds Together is the theme for 2024 Birds Give Back, as thousands of Redbirds unite to support Redbird causes.
Career fairs connect Redbirds with internships, full-time positions, employers
Students and alumni interested in a full-time position, internship or just seeking to build their professional connections are invited to attend the Career Services spring career fairs.
School of Communication alums launch the new Central Illinois Communication Association
Three things are guaranteed to happen when a group of School of Communication alums comes together. First, there will always be conversation—with a healthy dose of laugher, connection, and storytelling. Second, there will be coffee—hot, iced, or otherwise. And third, an idea will strike—and when it does, it will brew and percolate until a team of leaders emerges.
Coffee worth lapping up: Dr. Curt Livesay, M.S. ’07, opens Jasper’s Java in Bloomington
With the dual goal of brightening every customer’s day and helping pets find their forever home, Jasper’s Java is quickly becoming man’s best friend in Bloomington-Normal.
BRMM launches fundraising campaign to secure new instruments, alum announces donor challenge
Illinois State University proudly celebrates the growth of the Big Red Marching Machine (BRMM), now resonating with nearly 400 talented students, a testament to the thriving Redbird band and arts community.
Fall 2023 international seminar series event to continue the discussion on colonialism
The upcoming event for the Fall 2023 International Seminar Series is now open for registration.
College of Education announces Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni
The College of Education at Illinois State University will induct four alumni into its Hall of Fame on Friday, October 13 during the University’s 2023 Homecoming celebration. One Outstanding Young Alumni will also be recognized during this event. Hall of Fame Kim Carthans, Normal, IL, ‘94, M.S. ‘99 earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary