What do solar energy, Dubai, and Illinois State University all have in common? His name is Lawrence Whittet.
ISU alumnus plays major part in world’s largest solar plant
Unit: Advancement
Alumni can join free lifelong learning, online book club
Redbirds can connect while discussing books of fiction, nonfiction, and general lifelong learning topics through this free online program.
Ewing Manor architecture tours, April 7
Bloomington’s only castle, Ewing Manor, will host its fourth annual architecture tour on Saturday, April 7.
Alumni gift to support fraternity and sorority life leadership
Illinois State alumni and Bloomington residents Eric and Karin (Struck) Burwell have made a multi-year major gift commitment to support enhancement of the University’s fraternity and sorority leadership initiatives.
Five artful artifacts of Ewing Manor
Sunset Hill, also known as Ewing Manor, will soon celebrate its 90th anniversary. To help celebrate, Director Toni Tucker helps explore fun and historic artifacts at Ewing.
Harding named executive director of Alumni Engagement
Illinois State University announced the appointment of Kris Harding as the new executive director of Alumni Engagement.
Nominations are open for Illinois State’s 4th annual #RedbirdProud Social Media Awards
Nominations are now open for Illinois State’s annual awards program that recognizes the best uses of social media on our campus.
Largest faculty cash gift in ISU history to support international business education
Longtime faculty members Carson and Iris Varner are donating $1 million to the College of Business International Business Institute.
Healthy habits: Nursing students working in schools to improve young people’s lives
Persuading 30 kindergartners to walk in a single-file line around a dimly lit school gymnasium looked about as easy as corralling a dozen cats into a phone booth. Illinois State nursing student Kenia Najera pulled off the trick with the help of staff at Fairview Elementary in Normal.
Doris Groves retirement reception scheduled for February 16
Faculty and staff are invited to a reception celebrating the retirement of Executive Director of Alumni Engagement Doris Groves.
