Illinois State University’s sixth annual Birds Give Back on February 22, 2024, surpassed giving day goals and had impressive showing of support from the entire Redbird community.
Birds Give Back 2024 surpasses goals for Redbird causes
Tag: Annual Giving
Building Birds Together on Illinois State's sixth annual giving day
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.
A lasting legacy: Trudy Gross ’92 gives back
For Trudy Gross ’92, civic engagement is a personal and family value.
8 things that wouldn’t exist at ISU without private giving
There are many Redbird experiences that simply wouldn’t exist without gifts from our alumni and friends. That’s the impact you can make on Giving Tuesday.
Students pay it forward through Senior Campaign
Before crossing the commencement stage and becoming Illinois State’s newest alumni, graduating seniors take part in one final tradition: Senior Campaign.
Scholarship helps student after tornado destroys family home
For Kristin Kouri, the two hours after a tornado struck her hometown last year felt like three weeks. That’s because the Illinois State sophomore couldn’t reach her family immediately after the twister leveled their neighborhood in Washington.
Backing the ‘Birds: Couple’s steady support crosses three decades
Chuck and Gwen Yurieci were surprised to learn that they have financially supported Illinois State University for 31 consecutive years, making them among the most loyal of Redbird donors.
My Gift Matters: Retired educator found more than a career at Illinois State
Alumna Ann White came to Illinois State to become a teacher. But it is the lessons learned outside her major that continue to shape her life now as a retiree.
Private funding opens doors across campus
An undergraduate degree is an automatic step for myriad high school students, who never question that they will walk from the commencement stage directly to a college campus. Others have the same desire but lack the means.
My Gift Matters: A passion for music, and for giving back
After Illinois State alumna Susan Bock’s son graduated from college, she decided that it was time for her to go back to pursue her passion for music. Here’s Why My Gift Matters, in Bock’s own words.
