Illinois State alum Dave Bentlin remembers nervously driving circles around Fairchild Hall on Wednesday nights back in the early 1980s, trying to build up the courage to walk in.
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Deaf Redbirds Association offers ‘signing serenades’ for Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking to give your loved one something more original than flowers, chocolates, or stuffed animals this Valentine’s Day, the Deaf Redbirds Association (DRA) has the solution!
Special rate and seating for alumni at 2014 Gamma Phi Circus, April 11-12
Join us for the annual Gamma Phi Circus Spring Shows, a Sibling Weekend tradition that features performances by the oldest collegiate circus in the nation. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the founding of Gamma Phi at Illinois State University in 1929 by Clifford “Pop” Horton. Acrobats, aerialists, tumblers, flyers, jugglers, and, of course, the Gamma Phi clowns are all preparing a showcase to awe and entertain you. You won’t want to miss it!
Valentine’s Big Band Dance, February 14
Illinois State University Jazz Ensembles I and II, directed by Tom Marko, will present their annual Valentine’s Big Band Dance from 7-10 p.m. Friday, February 14, at the New Lafayette Club, located at 1602 S. Main St. in Bloomington.
Take CORE survey and get a free drink
Have a drink on us … coffee or tea that is. The first 200 students to complete the CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey will receive a coupon for a free drink from Einstein Bros. Bagels in the Bone Student Center.
Central Illinois Young Alumni Network trivia night, February 19
Join the Central Illinois Young Alumni Network for a FREE trivia night at Eleven pub in downtown Bloomington. Teams of 2-5 people compete to win prizes by answering fun trivia questions (Illinois State University Trivia will be included), with food and drinks available for purchase to keep spirits up!
Join Phoenix area alumni for cookout, February 22
Time for a cookout! Come out to Camelback Park for a picnic with your Phoenix Redbirds and fellow alumni 1 p.m. Saturday February 22.
iPad helps military dad see MCN commencement from Afghanistan
Major Bruce Rolando was able to watch his daughter while 8,000 miles away in Afghanistan.
Join us at the Play 4Kay: 2014 Cancer Awareness Game, February 16
On February 16, the Redbird women’s basketball team will once again show its support for the fight against women’s cancers by wearing pink and raising money for the Play 4Kay initiative.
Lab Schools, Illinois State, Heartland team up for ‘Success Beyond the Test’
The University Lab Schools, in conjunction with Illinois State University and Heartland Community College, have been identifying essential Common Core standards needed in high school math.