Lauren Crumble is a senior music therapy major and recipient of the Mary Jo Brown Scholarship. She is in her fifth semester of practicum and hopes to work in palliative care when she graduates.
Passion for music leads to future career
Topic: Giving
Illinois State honors longstanding Mennonite College of Nursing supporter, Nancy Froelich
Nancy Froelich exemplifies the Redbirds Rising campaign spirit through her lifelong commitment to giving back to her community. On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, family and ISU faculty and staff honored Froelich’s contributions to Illinois State University, just in time for the 100-year anniversary of Mennonite College of Nursing.
Donating with a purpose: Birds Give Back inspires new tradition for annual giving
The Illinois State University inaugural Birds Give Back – 1 Day for Change proved to be a raging success. With the participation from alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends, the event, held on February 28, 2019 raised over $625,494 from 1,734 gifts. Senior Director of Annual Giving Jillian Nelson said, “Birds Give Back was a
March Redbirds on the Rise
Each month we showcase student scholarship recipients with the drive to succeed. This month, meet four students committed to chasing their dreams, no matter the challenges they may face.
Redbird Athletics tops Birds Give Back fundraising goal
On Thursday, February 28, the Illinois State Athletics Department along with the entire Illinois State University community took part in the inaugural Birds Give Back: 1 Day for Change.
MCN Associate Dean Emeritus Catherine Miller establishes fund for professional development
Associate Dean Emeritus for Academics for the Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) Catherine Miller has always had a drive to learn as much as possible. It was this drive to seek out new experiences that led her to Illinois State and to support students.
Illinois Art Station: New program inspires children through art
Illinois Art Station is a new program aiming to provide children and youth in McLean County opportunities to grow and learn through visual art experiences.
Inaugural Birds Give Back breaks single day giving record
Redbirds came together like never before on February 28 for Birds Give Back, Illinois State University’s first exclusive giving day.
Scholarships inspire future teachers
Sara Koziol is a junior history-social sciences education major whose dream job is to teach high school students in her hometown of Joliet. She was inspired to join the education system by her mother who has been an elementary school teacher for 19 years.
Redbird Philanthropy Week: Students prepare to give back for one day of change
Redbird Philanthropy Week and Birds Give Back seek to showcase the ways philanthropy facilitates Illinois State’s continual expansion upon its margin of excellence in education and the vibrancy of the campus community.
