School of Theatre and Dance acting major Joshua Thomas was recently announced as the 2022 recipient of the Sutter Family Shakespeare Scholarship for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF).
Topic: Giving
Recent graduates share their reflections on donor support and success at Illinois State
Prior to commencement, four Illinois State seniors reflected on the importance of scholarships, donor support, their own personal success, post-graduation plans, and how they would describe the impact of private support in one word.
Golf outing to benefit student assistance fund
The College of Arts and Sciences will hold its second annual golf outing to benefit the Wilson Family Assistance Fund on Friday, June 10, at Weibring Golf Club. All students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the College are welcome to participate.
New scholarship seeks to level Redbird Esports playing field
Charles Edamala, Illinois State University’s chief information officer, never set out to be a champion for Redbird Esports. He was simply assisting a student visionary in 2018.
Next level leadership for Black Colleagues Association
Hear how BCA’s president and vice president own experiences led to their goals set for the network.
Greet our Grads: Opening doors to success
Greet our Grads, a luncheon held on Saturday, April 30, at the Aaron Letch Stadium Club, is an event that connects graduating seniors with University donors in the 1857 Society and Heritage Society. The event allows students to hear donors’ stories, advice, and well wishes.
ISU Farm is raising funds to acquire equipment for students to gain hands-on learning
The University Farm at Lexington is looking to update its hay equipment for faculty and staff needs. The farm would like to acquire a wheel rake and a hay tedder.
Scholarship elevates business student’s passion for excellence
Lauren Herrig is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society and volunteers with ISU’s Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Additionally, she holds leadership roles as the Vice President of Communications for the American Marketing Association and the secretary for the Student Leadership Advisory Board. She also serves as a Professional Sales Institute Ambassador.
College’s unique status gained with gift
A visionary goal set decades ago within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and the School of Music has been achieved with ISU now designated an All-Steinway School. Criteria was met with the purchase of three Steinway concert grand pianos and 11 Steinway uprights.
Thanks to you: Charley and Preethy Edamala support underserved students through Redbird Esports scholarship
Charley Edamala, associate vice president and chief information officer of Illinois State’s Office of Technology Solutions, did not set out to champion Redbird Esports.