Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the spring 2024 alumni magazine issue.
Class notes: Spring 2024
Topic: Diversity
Bullish on The Bear: Casting director brings Chicago to life in award-winning series
Jennifer Rudnicke ’90 earned a Primetime Emmy Award for her casting work on acclaimed dramedy The Bear.
Studentification is Normal
Students enrolled in a class last fall studied a phenomenon to which they and all Illinois State University students before them have contributed.
Growing hope: Alum cultivates purpose from life marred by tragedy
From the darkest depths of death and despair, Dr. Theoneste “Theo” Nzaramyimana, M.S. ’17, discovered life in a garden.
Man of many hats: Illinois State University president newest title for Dr. Aondover Tarhule
Dr. Aondover Tarhule is a highly regarded professor and academic administrator, a prolific researcher and scholar, a husband and a father. Now he’s Illinois State University’s 21st president.
University News briefs: New president confident, optimistic about future
Newly appointed President Aondover Tarhule is focused on positioning Illinois State University to “succeed, thrive, and be resilient” despite nationwide challenges facing higher education.
Alumni Association offers virtual engagement
The Illinois State University Alumni Association strives to provide lifelong learning and career development opportunities with programs that are easily accessed no matter a Redbird’s location.
Dr. Wang presents Tea Culture and Tasting at Asian Heritage Week
Dr. T.Y. Wang, University Professor and chair of Politics and Government, presented “Tea Tasting and Culture” at Illinois State University’s 2024 Asian Heritage Week on April 27.
APAC brings Filipino folk dance to Asian Heritage Week
Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC) performed a Filipino traditional folk dance called “tinikling” during AsiaConnect’s annual Asian Heritage Week, Saturday, April 27.
Graduating Redbirds: Public relations student ready for her next step—Harvard Medical School
Emmalynne Shumard was at her internship with University Marketing and Communications when she received the phone call informing her of her acceptance into Harvard Medical School’s master’s program in media, medicine, and health.
