Incoming Redbird Katie Vickrey has a big legacy of Redbirds who are rooting for her to succeed when she joins the Illinois State community this fall. Twenty-two of them, as a matter of fact.
To align with the value of civic engagement, Illinois State’s Alumni Association’s Redbird Engagement and Development (RED) Committee has been tasked with providing leadership and direction for alumni to continue the lifelong responsibility of being informed and engaged global citizens through meaningful opportunities.
Get ready to #BackTheBirds and show Redbird spirit at this year’s MVC tournaments.
One Redbird found that no matter the degree or the time it takes to reach a dream, it all comes down to dedication, a well-thought-out plan, and a little bit of risk.
The Alumni Association will recognize five individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.
In his first semester as a graduate student studying Spanish at Illinois State University, Mike Romagnoli was required to do six hours of volunteer translation work at an area agency. He chose to work with the Community Health Care Clinic (CHCC), and he’s been with the organization ever since.
Pam Franco ’68 was a freshman when her roommate, Linda Ohmart ’68, worked at convincing her to go to yet another Friday night campus mixer at the student union.
Illinois State University alumni, families, and friends can rally from above in the Hancock Stadium Club before heading to watch the Redbirds take on Ole Miss on December 8.
The Division of Student Affairs is excited to recognize four outstanding young alumni as the recipients of the 2018 Redbird Proud Young Alumni Award: Kevin Parkinson, Lindsay Vahl, Scott Preston, and Aja Holmes.
Several scholarships are available through the Alumni Association and its affinity groups. Deadlines vary with the majority closing in November.
