Our favorite photos from Illinois State University Founders Day 2017, including a visit by honorary doctoral degree recipient and alumna Jane Lynch.
Photos: Jane Lynch visits Illinois State for Founders Day
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Spring 2017 Speaker Series announced
The Illinois State University Speaker Series returns this spring with topics ranging from labor workers and union rights to self-identity and depictions of visual race.
Exoplanets subject of NASA video presentation February 23
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present “Exoplanets: The Quest for Strange New Worlds” at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 23.
Alumni and Friends Reception following 1776 performance, March 5
Illinois State University alumni, family, and friends are invited to a special reception following the March 5 afternoon performance.
Alumnus Robert Petkoff talks about Fun Home and life as an actor
Currently performing in the role of Bruce Bechdel for the national tour of “Fun Home,” alumnus Robert Petkoff shares a little from his life as a stage, screen, and voice over actor.
Save the Date: 3rd annual Friends of the Arts Gala at the Gallery, May 20
Celebrate art, music, theatre, and dance with Illinois State University’s Friends of the Arts on Saturday, May 20, 2017, beginning at 6 p.m. at the University Galleries in Uptown Normal. The third annual event will include: silent and live auctions. live entertainment by students, faculty, and community members. a wonderful array of appetizers and complimentary wine, beer,
School of Theatre and Dance to present Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance will present Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” opening February 17, 2017.
East Africa Eats, February 14, 17
The Peace Corps at Illinois State will host East African Eats this February.
Jane Lynch to receive honorary degree at Founders Day
Illinois State University’s Founders Day will be Thursday, February 16, with faculty and staff honored at the 2 p.m. convocation along with Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch ’82 receiving an honorary doctoral degree.
Pitch perfect: ISU a cappella groups to compete at ICCA event
By now, you have all heard of the multimillion dollar franchise called Pitch Perfect.
