A yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX culminated with a three-day celebratory event on Illinois State University’s campus, June 24-26.
Redbird Athletics celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Topic: Alumni
Women’s athletics pioneer Chris Voelz ’70 joins Redbird Buzz
Chris Voelz ’70 joins the Redbird Buzz podcast to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX and to share her experiences as a physical education major, four-sport Redbird student-athlete, and women’s athletics pioneer.
Record-setting #RedbirdImpact Day of Service connects civically engaged alumni
More than 70 Redbirds teamed up to make a difference in Bloomington-Normal—one scoop of cereal, one bag of pasta, and one bookbag of school supplies at a time—during Illinois State University’s fourth #RedbirdImpact Day of Service, Saturday, June 11.
Show weekend serves as the perfect backdrop for a Gamma Phi Circus alumni wedding
What happens when you take a traditional wedding format and flip it upside down? If anyone knows about flipping upside down, it would be alumni of the Gamma Phi Circus.
Make a splash at Redbird Day at Raging Waves Waterpark
Illinois State alumni, family, and friends are invited to cool off at Illinois’ largest waterpark this summer and enjoy a famous sandwich, straight from Normal.
Jim Bennett ’87 joins Redbird Buzz to share his story of service and leadership
Illinois Department of Human Rights Director Jim Bennett shared his story on the Redbird Buzz podcast.
ISU Night at the Corn Crib, July 2
Fireworks, all-you-can-eat baseball favorites, bobblehead giveaway, and more for our night at the Corn Crib.
#RedbirdImpact: How one Redbird’s impact is saving lives across the globe
When Redbird Jerry Wirth ’88 was inducted into the College of Business Hall of Fame at Illinois State’s 2004 Homecoming, he had no idea the connection he made that weekend with fellow alum Mike Richard ’75 would turn into a project that would help children around the world.
Redbird on the red carpet: Q&A with Forbes entertainment journalist, ISU alum Jeff Conway
From interviewing movie stars to meeting pop culture icons on the red carpet, every day on the job is different for Redbird alum Jeff Conway ‘08. Not only is he living his dream as an entertainment journalist, but he also gets to meet and interview his favorite celebrities.
CJS alum, J.J. Thompson ’93: Lawyer, leader, and U.S. Army brigadier general
Back in his days at Illinois State University, Jackie Thompson Jr. ’93 was an active member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and even played football his freshman year, earning a letter as a fullback and member of the special teams. Everyone called him J.J., as his friends still do.
