Retirement reception for Derango, June 10

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A retirement reception to honor Russell Derango’s 38 years of service to Illinois State University will begin at 5 p.m. June 10, at the University Farm. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m., served by Longhorn Steakhouse.

Beer: What’s good for cattle

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Illinois State Department of Agriculture researcher Justin Rickard is partnering with Normal’s Destihl Brewery on an ongoing research project to determine whether the craft brewer’s grain could be an economical and dependable option for Central Illinois farmers.

Video: Meet the 2017 Alumni Awards recipients

Alumni Awards presented at Founders Day 2016.

Illinois State sat down with this year’s recipients to learn more about their passion for Illinois State, memories of campus, and how they encourage other alumni to stay connected.