Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing by reading our class notes for the spring 2022 alumni magazine issue.
Class notes: Spring 2022
Unit: Alumni Engagement
In memory: Spring 2022
In memory of Illinois State University alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away.
Where are they now? Josh Tolentino ’17
Josh Tolentino ’17 finished his first NFL season covering the Philadelphia Eagles for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Where are they now? Dr. Lucia Cordell Getsi
This edition of “Where are they now?” features Distinguished Professor Emerita Dr. Lucia Cordell Getsi.
Learning and leading: Student Affairs prepared Dr. J. Michael Durnil to become a national advocate
Dr. J. Michael Durnil ’83, M.S. ’84, was surprised by the response to The E.W. Scripps Company announcing he would serve as the executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee last spring. He was soon interviewed by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on National Public Radio.
Rewriting the script: Alumna Elisabeth Good puts people with disabilities in spotlight
William Shakespeare wrote that the world is a stage, and all humans are actors on it. Elisabeth Good ’15 became convinced at an early age that some have only been invited as spectators, specifically individuals with a disability.
Redbirds come together to make a #RedbirdImpact this June
This year Redbirds can give their time and treasures to make a #RedbirdImpact to help their communities and Illinois State University.
A Redbird educator makes a #RedbirdImpact through his students
To get ready for #RedbirdImpact Month this June, we’re celebrating Redbird alumni who have made it their mission to give back.
Retirement celebration for Julie Paska, April 20
llinois State University will celebrate the 34-year career of Julie Paska ’85, Athletics senior academic advisor, from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club, with remarks being delivered at 4 p.m.
Three alumnae reshape hometown commerce despite COVID-19 challenges
Three alumnae found empowerment through each other in small business management during uncertain times.
