Every August, new and returning students flood back to campus the week before fall semester classes begin. They are greeted by a large crew of faculty, staff, and students who volunteer to help these Redbirds move into university housing.
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Watterson residence hall coordinator brings students together through music
Residents gather on the top floor of Watterson Monday evenings to share their music.
Board of Trustees approves wireless upgrade, security service contract
The Illinois State University Board of Trustees has approved funding for a project to upgrade wireless coverage in University residence halls and renewed a contract for unarmed security services.
Photos: South Campus residence halls, then and now
Hamilton-Whitten and Atkin-Colby halls were home to thousands of Illinois State students through the years before they were decommissioned in 2012. A look back at student life in South Campus.
Residence hall entrances now secured 24/7
Beginning fall 2013, all entry doors to residential areas will be locked at all times. Previously doors were secured during overnight hours.
Video: President Flanagan greets families at move-in
New Illinois State University President Timothy J. Flanagan and his wife, Nancy, greeted students and their families during move-in Wednesday.
For Illinois State’s RAs, move-in week is just the start
For Illinois State’s 107 RAs and 12 community assistants, move-in is just the start of a challenging but highly rewarding student leader position that is, by all accounts, life-changing.
Photos: Decorating your room at college, then and now
Many of the 6,000 students moving into Illinois State’s residence halls and Cardinal Court apartments this week will find some creative ways to make their new rooms look a little homier.