Lexington native and Professor Emeritus William Kauth ’64 recently took time away from his golf game in the Sunshine State to reflect on his career in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (HPERD) at Illinois State University.
Topic: Alumni
Satisfying work in the field of play
Jennifer Bruggeman, assistant superintendent of recreation at St. Charles Park District, graduated in 2006 with dual degrees in program management and commercial recreation. Overseeing five full-time supervisors who run the waterpark, before and after school program, athletics, the teen center, and special events, Bruggeman’s workdays are eventful and ever-changing! When we chatted, she had been
Experiential learning aboard Disney Fantasy cruise ship
Over winter break, 10 Illinois State University students set sail on an experiential learning adventure via the Disney Fantasy cruise ship.
#CASTAlumSpotlight: Honor 200 Veteran Ethan Blumhorst shares unforgettable moments at ISU
Ethan Blumhorst ’17, M.S. ’18, was recently selected as an Honor 200 Veteran. This award was initiated through a partnership between the Illinois Bicentennial Committee and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). Blumhorst received his award at the Illinois Bicentennial Ball in December and was honored for going above and beyond the call of duty
Share time and talent at these Student Alumni Council spring events
Events to attend and ways to volunteer with SAC in the coming months.
Student Alumni Council Homecoming 2018 recap
See all that happened with SAC at Homecoming 2018, and be sure to join the group at Homecoming 2019: Come One. Come All.
Student Alumni Council from past and present reflect for future alumni reunion
A lot has changed, and yet stayed the same since the founding of Student Alumni Council (SAC) in 1979. Please save the date for the 40th anniversary reunion of Student Alumni Council happening in April 2020.
Fifty years of history and hockey
Of the twenty-nine current Sport Clubs at Illinois State University, few of them have as long and as storied of a tradition as Redbirds Hockey.
From syllabus to screams: Alumnus follows passion for film and fright
One Redbird found that no matter the degree or the time it takes to reach a dream, it all comes down to dedication, a well-thought-out plan, and a little bit of risk.
Former Redbird football star Colton Underwood steps into the spotlight
America can watch Colton Underwood as he looks for love on the popular and long-running reality television show The Bachelor. Even though millions will tune in, it is hard to imagine a group more invested in Underwood’s journey than Redbirds.