Redbirds Rising: Homecoming at Illinois State University will be a week of celebration and competition, fun and excitement, and all capped off with Redbird football against Southern Illinois at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 13, in Hancock Stadium.
Unit: Alumni Engagement
Ten picturesque locations at Ewing Cultural Center
To commemorate the 90th anniversary of Ewing Manor, here is a list of the top 10 picturesque locations on the grounds to inspire, explore, and create memories to last a lifetime.
Explore history of Illinois State with tour, talk
The rich history of Illinois State University will come alive during Homecoming through the vibrant voice of University Archivist April Anderson-Zorn with a tour and talk. To help celebrate Homecoming: Redbirds Rising, Anderson-Zorn and Associate Director for Event Services and Catering Barb Dallinger will lead a free, historic tour of the University Quad from 11:15
Black Colleagues Association Homecoming weekend featuring Kindred the Family Soul
BCA is bringing out the soul and energy during Homecoming with a special concert by Kindred the Family Soul. Alumni, students, and the community are invited to attend.
Nominate for the 2018 Homecoming student royalty
Nominations will close September 20. Voting for student king and queen will take place Homecoming week.
From WGLT late night host to NPR producer
School of Communication alumnus Danny Hajek ‘11 went from a rookie late-night jazz announcer on WGLT, the NPR station at Illinois State, to producing for NPR in Culver City, California.
Alum selected as LA Philharmonic Fellow
Andrew Francois began his music career at 10 when he picked up the violin. Now he will perform for 25 weeks with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra.
Giving a little extra Redbird pride at move-in 2018
Legacy Lounges and an extra Redbird pride giveaway will be some of the extra treats Redbirds will see at move-in 2018.
Philanthropy Rising: How BCA is making a student impact
Hear from several BCA scholarship recipients why scholarships and gifts make the Black Colleagues Association rise to the challenge.
Alumni Association elects five new board members
At the June 23, 2018, Alumni Association annual meeting, five alumni were elected to fill seats on the Association’s board of directors.