While the University Archives at Milner Library works toward preserving Illinois State University’s past, the Milner Library University Archives’ internship program aims to change the future of students’ lives by providing them with opportunities to learn and discover new skills and careers.
Topic: Giving
Cozy up while giving back: Proceeds from crew neck sales go to Pay It Forward Student Fund
This year, the Pay It Forward committee is excited to offer a special limited-edition College of Business crew neck for $25, with the proceeds going toward the Pay It Forward Student Fund.
Toys for Tots donations now being accepted
Illinois State University and the Civil Service Council are partnering for the 10th time with Toys for Tots of McLean County. The annual holiday effort helped provide 20,000 new toys to over 5,000 underprivileged children in Bloomington-Normal and greater McLean County last year.
Alum creates safe space through scholarship
Maureen O’Brien, M.S. ’93, established the O’Brien Family Scholarship at Illinois State to provide support for students who are active in LGBTQ+ registered student organizations.
Scholarship honors past, opens doors in the College of Engineering
When donor Todd Garrison ’85, ’90, talks about his decision to create a scholarship for future engineering students, he knows the story is not just his own. Garrison comes from a family elevated through education. It’s this history that fuels his desire to expand access to engineering education at Illinois State University.
Apply for Redbird legacy, Black Colleagues Association, and Latinx Alumni Network scholarships
Deadline to apply for the scholarships provided by the Alumni Association and its affinity groups is December 4, 2024.
University News briefs: Yazedjian named VP of Academic Affairs, provost
Dr. Ani Yazedjian was named vice president of Academic Affairs and provost after serving in the position in an acting role since February 2023.
Thanks to you: Scholarship support allows student to pursue community health passion
Danielle Edwards is making an impact on the health of the Bloomington-Normal community.
Awestruck: Horticulture Center’s artists-in-residence inspired by ‘the wonder of nature’
For this year’s annual Autumnal Festival, held September 14-15 at the Horticulture Center in north Normal, event organizers are leaning into the University’s intrinsic beauty with the theme “Awestruck: The Wonder of Nature,” designed to inspire visitors with marvels of the natural world through captivating botanical, artistic, and natural exhibits.
Milner Library accepting applications for 2024 Thomas D. Wilson Student Assistant Scholarship
The scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 given to two student employees who have worked at the library for at least one semester.