The Division of Student Affairs invites students, staff, alumni, and friends to attend a number of events to help celebrate 100 years of Homecoming.
Division of Student Affairs 2021 Homecoming events
Topic: Alumni
Division of Student Affairs honors the 2020 and 2021 Redbird Proud Young Alumni
The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize several extraordinary young alumni who live the values of learning and scholarship, individualized attention, diversity and inclusion, respect, civic engagement, collaboration, and integrity – in all aspects of their life.
Lizzy Carroll ‘17 makes a difference through nonprofit Lead With Love
Clara Barton Elementary School special education teacher Lizzy Carroll ‘17’s community outreach through her nonprofit, Lead With Love, is making a big difference in the Englewood and Auburn-Gresham communities in Chicago.
Collaboration leads to cookware program supporting local students
A new cookware program, a collaboration between the School Street Food Pantry, Illinois State University, and Molina Healthcare, will provide students with a kitchen starter set and knowledge about nutritional information.
Coming Home exhibit celebrates 100 years of homecoming
Celebrate 100 years of Coming Home with a special exhibit from University Archives on display on Floor 2 of Milner Library through December 16.
Illinois State University School of Music receives All-Steinway School designation
Thanks to funding included in Wonsook Kim’s $12 million transformative gift, Illinois State University has been designated an All-Steinway School with the acquisition of 14 Steinway pianos.
Alum Jason Wallace shares his career experiences with students
Jason Wallace ’08, an Illinois State political science alumnus, spoke at Dr. LJ Zigerell’s Professional Development class on September 16, 2021.
College of Business alum paves the way for the next generation
When Kevin Stevens CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor graduated in 1994 with a degree in finance, financial planning wasn’t a well-known career. However, the career appealed to Stevens. With 24 years of experience in financial planning, Stevens is now focused on giving back. The scholarship Kevin Stevens funded will provide five, $5,000 scholarships for Illinois State University students interested in the profession.
Promoting rural residents’ hearing protection and mental health at the 2021 Farm Progress Show
Faculty, staff, and students of Illinois State’s Central Illinois Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and the Eckelmann-Taylor Speech and Hearing Clinic joined with the Agriculture Department on September 1 to provide outreach and a unique focus for the Farm Progress Show.
Former Reggie Redbird takes his talents to the big leagues
A Kansas City Royals home game is a busy day for Isaac Soares ‘21. For the next 12 hours, Soares focuses on making sure Royals mascot Sluggerrr has everything he needs to hit a home run with the fans.
