For almost 50 years, the John W. Green Scholarship has encouraged academic excellence among student employees working in Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH) by granting an award to winners of the scholarship who have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Topic: Giving
School of Music alumni soloists to join Friends of the Arts for Messiah sing-along, December 7
The Friends of the Arts (FOA) invite you to join friends, family, and community members at 7 p.m. Friday, December 7, in the Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall for a Messiah sing-along fundraiser.
Q&A with Friends of the Arts grant recipients Molly Markow and Emily Lehman
Molly Markow and Emily Lehman, graduate students in the M.F.A. program, completed a five-day residency in a cabin in Shawnee National Forest with the support of a Friends of the Arts grant.
October & November Redbirds on the rise
Each month we recognize a few of the many amazing students and alumni who have been impacted by our donors’ generosity. Meet five students and one alum who have benefited from your support.
Bob and Susan Walling utilize IRA charitable rollover to fund philanthropy
Philanthropy has always been important to Robert (Bob) ’67, M.S. ’70, and Susan Lee Walling, both professionally and personally.
Couple’s bequest to support biology students’ research
When Professor Emeritus Charles “Charlie” Thompson joined the Department of Biological Sciences in 1978, he wanted to have a lasting impact.
Celebrating legacies: Scholarships expanded for incoming students of alumni
Legacy Families are celebrated at Illinois State in many ways, including with a new financial benefit announced this fall and set to begin in 2019.
Help make the holidays brighter for area children
The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning will kick off the 2018 Holiday Helper program with an open house at the center on November 2. Stop by for cupcakes, cocoa, holiday cheer, and more importantly, to select a child to sponsor for 2018.
Ruth Baughman Oesch ’61 creates scholarship to support future leaders in healthcare
Ruth Baughman Oesch ’61 has been continuously involved in the preservation of healthy communities through her contributions to the advancement of healthcare, whether it be in the hospital, the classroom, or other community settings.
Enterprise’s commitment to hire Redbirds expands as company becomes Platinum Partner
Long-term recruiter and industry leader rises to the next level in recruitment and Redbird career development through its partnership with the Career Center.