Illinois State University’s Office of the Provost announced Professor of Chemistry Lisa Szczepura and Professor of Politics & Government T.Y. Wang have been named University Professors.
Szczepura, Wang named University Professors
Topic: Founders Day
Andrew Purnell investiture at Founding Celebration moved to next year
Illinois State University alumnus Andrew Purnell ’57 will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters during the Founding Celebration activities, February 19-20.
Pat O’Connell recognized with 2019-2020 Gamsky Award
Pat O’Connell has worked behind the scenes in Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality for the last 22 years.
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon to become part of The Founding Celebration in February
The Founding Celebration will include some changes made as a result of campus conversations that coincided with the update of Illinois State’s strategic planning process.
Nominations for University Service Awards due October 1
The University Service Awards are a significant way to recognize and reward faculty members who have shown outstanding leadership (or promise) in the area of service. Please consider nominating or encouraging nominations of your faculty members for these awards.
Honorary degree nominations open, due September 15
Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, fine arts, or other professions.
Nominate now for 2020 Alumni Awards
2020 seems far away but the deadline to nominate an outstanding Redbird (May 31) is only a couple of weeks away!
Honors and celebrations for Founders Day, February 21
The annual Founders Day will celebrate Illinois State University’s heritage and traditions, and honor the accomplishments of faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Milner Library exhibit honors the life of Illinois State’s first president
A new exhibit at Milner Library shows how the incredible story of Illinois State University’s first president, Charles Hovey, led to Founders Day becoming the tradition it is today.
Staff members to receive advising awards at Founders Day
Several Illinois State staff members will be honored with advising awards at the Founders Day Convocation.
