March is Women’s History Month, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program. To commemorate, this is the first in a series of articles honoring the women of Illinois State Normal University.
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Nominations for honorary degrees open, due September 15
Illinois State University is requesting nominations for candidates for the honorary degree. Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, fine arts, or other professions.
Level up toward your future career by attending COM Week 2023
COM Week 2023 will be held during the week of April 10.
The first Foxtail Film Festival is coming to Normal
It is that time of the year when students and teachers are wrapping up the final semester before summer. Their days are stressful, and it feels like they cannot get a break. Luckily, there is a free event coming to Normal that should relieve this stress.
Kate Boutilier recognized with 2023 Emerging Leader in Academic Advising Award
The 2023 Emerging Leader in Academic Advising Award was awarded to Kate Boutilier of Illinois State University’s School of Communication on March 1.
Compeer Financial Classroom at ISU Farm ribbon cutting, October 12
The College of Applied Science and Technology and the Department of Agriculture are sincerely grateful for the recent investment by Compeer Financial that contributed to a complete renovation of the Farm classroom. The ribbon was cut on October 12, 2021, in a formal ceremony attended by representatives of Compeer Financial, the College of Applied Science and Technology, and the Department of Agriculture.
ISU Emergency Management department equips individuals to build emergency preparedness kits for emergency preparedness month
Emergency preparedness month is a time to prepare for unexpected disasters and emergencies and raise awareness about taking safety precautions in everyday life. Every September, individuals around the nation openly discuss ways to be ready to act in the event of any emergency or disaster.
Students share how Redbird Life improves their ISU experiences
College is the time to truly discover one’s passions, and one of the easiest ways to destress from classes and build strong friendships is through involvement on campus. Redbird Life is an online platform for Illinois State University students to explore opportunities on campus through registered student organizations and events.
Retail redux: Alum embraces the shift in shopping
Sandy Shelton would seem to have reason to worry. The 1990 Family and Consumer Sciences graduate has built her career in retail operations, gaining expertise in marketing, profit and loss management, and operations while overseeing millions in merchandise for some of the nation’s most successful retail chains.
All About ISU program continues to welcome new working Redbirds
All About ISU program brings together new Illinois State University employees to eat, drink, talk, and learn more about what it truly means to be part of the Redbird family.