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Volume 14 • Number 1 • Summer 2013
New era begins with President Timothy J. Flanagan
New Illinois State University President Timothy J. Flanagan readily knows and shares the rich legacy that sets apart higher education institutions established to teach the next generation of teachers.
Historic Ewing Manor remains a community gem
To many it may look like a castle. Others may see a mansion. The European-style home at the Bloomington corner of Emerson Street and Towanda Avenue is neither.
Graduate equips nation’s science teachers
Alum Larry Flinn III is the chairman and principal owner of Flinn Scientific Inc., which sells essential teaching materials to almost every school district in the country.
Alums score big in the business of sports
Illinois State’s sports pantheon is larger than Doug Collins, or any other student-athlete. Here’s a look at Illinois State’s all-star roster of alums who’ve found off-the-field success in sports.
Photos: Inside Look at ISU instrument repair shop
While such moments are often devastating to musicians and band directors, they cause no panic for Carl Thacker, who runs Illinois State’s instrument repair shop.
Governor Quinn announces $54 million for new Fine Arts Complex
Governor Pat Quinn announced a $54 million capital investment to build a Fine Arts Complex that will strengthen Illinois State University’s renowned arts programs and create 775 construction jobs.
Where are they now? Rodger and Carol Anita Tarr
Rodger and Carol Anita Tarr, combined, taught more than 50 years at Illinois State University.
Mail to the Editor: August 2013
Mail to the Illinois State magazine editor for August 2013.
New women’s hoops coach brings experience, energy to ISU
A former player and 26-year veteran of Division I college coaching, Barb Smith was welcomed to campus in April as the head women’s basketball coach.
Alum coach Melinda Fischer adds to legacy with 900th ISU win
Redbird softball coach Melinda Fischer is proud of her 900th win at ISU, and is grateful to have the one thing many college coaches do not—longevity.
Redbird Vintage line offers items with logos from years past
Alums can now purchase items from their student era through the Redbird Vintage line of merchandise, which features throwback logos.
Redbird Recipe Contest entries sought
Think you have a recipe that can win over the hearts and stomachs of students at Illinois State? Alumni, faculty, staff, current students and their parents are invited to enter their favorite dish in Campus Dining’s 5th Annual Redbird Recipe Contest. Submit recipes from August 19 through September 6 online at Dining.IllinoisState.edu. Campus Dining’s culinary
Alumni Association directors elected
There is new leadership within the Alumni Association following the annual meeting in June.
Encourage students to explore alumni scholarships
The Alumni Association and the groups that work in conjunction with the Association provide scholarship opportunities for current and future ISU students.
Alum builds apps that make learning fun for kids
Graphic design alum Chris Phillips and his colleagues knew the iPad was a game-changer the moment they touched it. Here was this device that even a child could navigate with ease.
COB alum’s story becomes movie Identity Thief
Alum Jerry Eeten had a love for the movies, even dreaming of writing one while completing a marketing degree at Illinois State.
Grad among ‘Top 50 Women Illinois Super Lawyers’ again
Alumna Annemarie Kill has a winning record as a lawyer, and that includes outside the courtroom.
Accounting grad helps lead sustainable chemicals company
Michael Keane is an accounting graduate now helping transform the chemical industry.
Alum librarian serves on Newbery Medal selection panel
John Schumacher has been chosen as the only school librarian to serve on the 16-person committee that will decide the 2014 Newbery Medal winner.
How we met: Jim Pellum and Christine Gekas
The long walk back from central campus to the residence halls was the start of a fast friendship for alums Jim Pellum and Christine Gekas.
Redbird legacy: Mom joins children back in school at ISU
Juliana Duncan has been moving toward commencement for 15 years, raising four children along the way and working multiple jobs as a single mom.
Schuster steps up to the plate
If Illinois State University had allowed students to major in baseball, Andy Schuster would have been the first to sign up.
