Illinois State University President Larry Dietz announced the appointment of Kyle Brennan as the Redbirds’ Director of Athletics Wednesday, December 23.
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Weekly update, December 17, 2020
This message includes information about the COVID-19 on-campus testing program, on-campus testing availability in the upcoming weeks, updates to the COVID-19 Campus Case Tracker, and quarantine information.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival announces changes to the 2021 season and ticket sales
After postponing the 2020 season, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival will produce a new slate of plays for summer 2021. There will also be changes to ticket sales.
American Physical Society recognizes ISU for teaching graduates
The American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers honored Illinois State University as part of the 5+ Club.
Commencement ceremonies available December 12
Illinois State will present the ceremonies online to celebrate the achievements of the 2020 winter graduates. The recorded ceremonies will be available on the Commencement website by December 12.
In their words: Mahogany West reflects on student teaching during the pandemic
Mahogany West started her first day of teaching in an empty classroom.
New strategic plan leads to name change and advisory board
Based on recommendations from their new strategic plan, the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is beginning the 2021 calendar year with a new name—the Center for Civic Engagement.
Weekly update, December 3
This week’s update includes guidance for COVID-19 testing for the remainder of the Fall term, entry testing for on-campus students, and guidance for on-campus COVID-19 testing.
Illinois State student helping to restore Sugar Creek Savanna
Jesse Smith identified six types of bumblebees on the Quad during his first year as a graduate student in the School of Biological Sciences. When he returned his second year, he found only two species.
In their words: Hillary Campos reflects on graduating during the pandemic
This is the first story in a series in which students set to graduate in December reflect on how their final semester at Illinois State University has been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.