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Volume 17 • Number 2 • Fall 2016
History in her hands: Alumna collects, protects national treasures
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s mission is succinct: Understanding the natural world and our place in it. The complication comes in putting this far from simplistic plan into practice, as Deborah Hull-Walski knows all too well.
Pum-King: Passionate pursuit reaps rewards
To say Mac Condill’s life’s work started with a seed would be trite but true.
Power of one: Alumna invests in future generation
Much has changed in education since Donna Bessant received her elementary ed degree from Illinois State Normal University in 1962.
Far from home: ISU through the eyes of an international student
Arafat Kabir, a 26-year-old who graduated in May with a master’s in political science, writes about his time at Illinois State University.
Inside look: Meat science lab
A lab in the Ropp Agriculture Building processes meat for the purpose of research and teaching, according to Justin Rickard, assistant professor of animal and meat science.
Students making pathways to solar future
A student-led initiative, known as Solar Pathways Project, is exploring possible sites for solar panels to be installed at Illinois State.
Where are they now? Dianne Ashby
Dianne Ashby arrived at Illinois State in 1992 as a seasoned educator ready to lead.
Mail to the Editor: November 2016
Letters to the alumni magazine editor for November 2016.
National contender: Volleyball graduate nominee for top NCAA honor
Ashley Rosch completed four stellar years on ISU’s volleyball team last fall. Over the summer she learned that she was one of 231 student-athletes nominated for the NCAA’s Woman of the Year Award at the Division I level.
Redbird runner Aisha Praught makes Olympic debut
Illinois State alum Aisha Praught, who is a dual citizen because of her Jamaican roots, will make her Olympic debut at the Summer Games in Rio with Team Jamaica.
ISU Hall of Fame 2016 inductees honored
Illinois State Athletics welcomed three former student-athletes into the ISU Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame during Homecoming, while also honoring a volunteer with the Stretch Miller Award.
Fund drive underway
A “One for One” membership drive to boost the Weisbecker Scholarship Fund continues through 2016.
Freshman standout in national spotlight
Owen Miller had such an amazing first season as Illinois State’s shortstop that he was selected to Baseball America’s Freshman All-American Second Team.
Connecting Redbirds: Become involved with an alumni network
Nothing matches the excitement of filling Hancock Stadium or a packed Redbird Arena.
Loyal Redbird couple Homecoming royalty
Parker and Sharon (Morton) Lawlis of Normal, this year’s Homecoming alumni king and queen, are the epitome of what it means to be Redbird proud.
Deadline nears for scholarship search
The deadline for these scholarships for 2017-2018 is December 16.
Business alum employs his education, passions at Alamo II
Illinois State business alum Larry Ernat ’94 has managed The Alamo II for almost a decade. His passions and his business philosophies stem back to his days studying in the College of Business.
Pause for applause
Here we recognize the achievements of our Illinois State alumni.
How we met: Ada Klopfenstein and Jerry Christensen
Ada Klopfenstein and Jerry Christensen grew up eight miles apart in the farming communities of Gridley and Chenoa, respectively, but did not know each other until they met at the start of their freshman year.
Redbird legacy: 3 siblings create family tradition at ISU
Three siblings have created a strong Green family Illinois State connection. Each became a School of Communication graduate with an interest in TV news that began inside Fell Hall.
Shakespeare scholarship helps ISU student work toward dream
Junior acting major Thomas Russell transferred to Illinois State after one year at an acting conservancy in New York.
