Looking back on his days at Illinois State, environmental health and safety alumna John Bivona ’94 never imagined he would end up in his current role.
An environmental health and safety alum’s role in COVID-19 research
Topic: Alumni
Redbird blood drive, November 13
The Alumni Association Board, along with the American Red Cross, will be hosting a blood drive on Illinois State University’s campus.
Department of Special Education alumni recognized as ISBE Regional Teacher of the Year
Brandon Thornton ’11, M.S. ’16, was recently named a Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Illinois State alums help Redbirds in need through LGBTQ+ Student Support Fund
The support Andrew Anastasia ’06 received from LGBTQ+ advocates at Illinois State was essential to his success as a student and a professional. Now he is doing his part to give back to students who need that same help.
Power and politics in organizations: Is it really that bad?
This session will provide participants with a much deeper and useful understanding of political activity in organizations and how to enhance their own political acumen.
Virtual leadership: Is that even a thing?
By incorporating the latest research/perspectives, this session will provide participants with important insights into the skills that will be necessary to manage in today’s constantly changing world.
Humor and leadership: How might it matter?
This session will focus on the types of humor that are beneficial to leaders and those that are not, how humor can provide interpersonal benefits to leaders and the organization.
Sharpen your skills with these leadership sessions
Join the the Alumni Association for a series of leadership sessions to help Redbirds develop and expand their tool kits. These sessions are designed for all alumni to learn key takeaways to implement in their work spaces.
Improvements made to alumni magazine
Changes are coming to the alumni magazine beginning with the fall issue. After nearly a decade of the same look, the magazine design has been refreshed.
Former Redbird is now bullpen catcher for AL champion Rays
Former Illinois State catcher Jean Ramirez ’16 is the bullpen catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, who are playing in the World Series.
