Illinois State Redbirds reigned another year of Homecoming celebrations, October 9-15. Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members shared their Homecoming experiences on social media throughout the week.
Unit: Alumni Engagement
Stories from the suit: More mascot memories celebrate ‘100 years of Redbirds’
Since publishing a panel Q&A with 10 of Reggie’s former “helpers,” we heard from more. Here are a few of their stories.
Fall 2023 international seminar series event to continue the discussion on colonialism
The upcoming event for the Fall 2023 International Seminar Series is now open for registration.
The Foxtail Film Festival revs up for round two: April 25-28, 2024
On April 25-28, 2024, the School of Communication, in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the School of Theatre and Dance, and the Woonsook Kim School of Art, will host the second annual Foxtail Film Festival at the Normal Theatre.
College of Education announces Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni
The College of Education at Illinois State University will induct four alumni into its Hall of Fame on Friday, October 13 during the University’s 2023 Homecoming celebration. One Outstanding Young Alumni will also be recognized during this event. Hall of Fame Kim Carthans, Normal, IL, ‘94, M.S. ‘99 earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary
Department of Psychology Alumni Day award winner: Dr. Andrew Monroe ’05, M.S. ’07
The Department of Psychology will recognize Alumnus of the Year/Early Career awardee, Dr. Andrew Monroe ’05, M.S. ’07, director of experienced talent research with Veris Insights, Washington, D.C.
Department of Psychology Alumni Day award winner: Dr. Shona Vas, M.S. ’97
The Department of Psychology presents Alumnus of the Year: Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Dr. Shona Vas, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago.
Homecoming 2023 alumni marshals take the field
This year’s alumni marshals love the field, that is the softball and the agriculture field. While they may not have crossed paths as students, Melinda Fischer ’72, M.S. ’75, and Dan Kelley ’70 share a love for Illinois State University.
Meet the new team connecting and engaging Chicagoland alumni
Meet Gabriella Trevino and Jesus Magana, the new Alumni Engagement team in Chicago.
Homecoming 2023: Redbirds Reign, October 9-15
A full week of Redbird pride, fun, and memories to make at one of Illinois State’s longest standing traditions.