Family and Consumer Sciences students tour design companies in California

Students visit Patagonia

This May undergraduate students from the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences visited design companies throughout California. Participating students included sophomores, juniors, seniors, and a few May graduates in the sequences of apparel merchandising and design (AMD), and interior and environmental design (IED).

Melissa Stockwell speech set for April 1

Melissa Stockwell holds a flag

Melissa Stockwell brings her inspirational story to Illinois State University with “From Baghdad to Beijing and Beyond” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center.

FCS to host Alumni and Friends fashion show event, April 4

FCS fashion pre-show event

Please join us for the second annual Illinois State University Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni and Friends Pre-Show Event before the 13th annual Apparel Merchandising and Design Association Fashion Show, “Signature.” Attendees will receive an update on the department and behind-the-scenes information from this year’s show.

CAST to host 11th annual Science and Technology Week

CAST logo

Science and Technology Week celebrates advancements in the field of science and technology, as well as the hardworking, dedicated students and professionals who make those advancements possible. The 11th annual Science and Technology Week will take place Monday, March 31, to Friday, April 4.

Annual CAST Hall of Fame induction ceremony set for November 8

The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) will host its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday, November 8, at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Uptown Normal. The event begins with a cocktail hour at 4 p.m., followed by an induction ceremony at 5 p.m. The campus community is invited to attend