From the darkest depths of death and despair, Dr. Theoneste “Theo” Nzaramyimana, M.S. ’17, discovered life in a garden.
Growing hope: Alum cultivates purpose from life marred by tragedy
Topic: Diversity
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.
Superhuman storytelling: Comic book creator and scholar John Jennings to share the power of prose at ReggieCon Live! 2024
John Jennings, an Eisner-winning and New York Times bestselling artist, is among the 10 creators and scholars from around the world scheduled to present at ReggieCon Live! 2024.
AsiaConnect April event: tabletop games and karaoke
Come play board games with us! Want to learn to play mahjong? The popular title-based game in Asia is a game of skills, luck, and strategy. AsiaConnect is hosting a game day on Friday, May 3. We will end the school year with games (board games and mahjong). Light refreshments and Chinese/Japanese tea will be provided.
The stories that make a storyteller: Meet Novid Parsi, winner of the Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative
Playwright Novid Parsi will be on campus to workshop his play The Life You Gave Me, which will be presented in a staged reading on Friday, April 26.
