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Volume 16 • Number 1 • Summer 2015
Sound off: One season with the Big Red Marching Machine
Members of the Big Red Marching Machine are among the University’s best ambassadors, instilling pride and sparking collegiate memories every time they take up their instruments.
What it means to be Greek at Illinois State
Having been accepted on campus four decades ago, Illinois State’s Greek life is in its infancy compared to many other universities, but it is rapidly growing.
Beyond 9-1-1: ISU working to be ready for emergencies
At Illinois State, the blueprint has evolved over several years to now include nearly 100 people with diverse expertise and experience from across the University.
Alum Mike Zimmer tackles role as NFL’s Vikings coach
Mike Zimmer reached the coaching summit last year when he was named head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, making him the first Redbird to become a head coach in the NFL.
Laying the foundation for study abroad in Israel
Associate Professor Michael Gizzi traveled to Israel for two weeks in February to help lay the groundwork for a possible study abroad trip for Illinois State students to Israel and Palestine.
Where are they now: Floyd Hoelting
Floyd Hoelting’s team-oriented attitude has brought him success from Oklahoma to Illinois and back to his home state of Texas.
Mail to the Editor: August 2015
Mail to the Illinois State magazine editor for August 2015:
A season of sorrow
The campus community and residents of Bloomington-Normal came together during the spring semester to mourn the loss of seven men killed in a plane accident on April 7.
Where did Illinois State’s Victory Bell come from?
One of Illinois State’s oldest Athletics traditions is the Victory Bell, a traveling icon that leads the football team onto field before kickoff and is rung after each touchdown and victory.
Redbirds scattered far across the country
With an alumni base of more than 200,000, it’s not surprising that graduates have settled in just about every state of the nation.
Directors chosen for Alumni Association
There is new leadership within the Alumni Association following the annual meeting in June.
16 Illinois State alumni working in one school
At Marlowe Middle School in Lake in the Hills, northwest of Chicago, there are 16 Illinois State University alumni on staff. You might as well call it DeGarmo Hall North.
ISU alum leads Illinois Department of Human Rights
A public service career continues for Rocco Claps ’83, who was reappointed as director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
ISU grad makes a splash as champion swim coach
Jim Voss ’64 didn’t leave the pool after serving as co-captain of Illinois State’s 1964 swim team.
How we met: Amy Mills and Travis Pons
The two stayed in touch following graduation, yet neither one imagined the amazing journey they would share long after leaving campus.
Redbird legacy: Scholarship sparks long line of Redbirds
Nancy (Daley) Myatt ’58 lived on a Central Illinois farm while in high school. She finished at the top of her class with dreams of teaching, but lacked the dollars to pursue a degree.
