Growth abounds in the College of Applied Science and Technology’s affiliate programs and centers: the University Farm, the Horticulture Center, the Child Care Center, and the Gamma Phi Circus.
Unit: Child Care Center
FCS child life alum helps patients through medical treatments
Christy Lange ’08, M.S. ’10, an alum of the child life program in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, is currently a facility dog program coordinator at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.
CAST Science and Technology week presents 2022 Women in Leadership conference
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) invites you to join us for the 2022 Women in Leadership conference, featuring a series of speakers and activities that focus on professional development. Join us for conversations on networking, goal setting, and decision-making.
CAST Academy of Achievement to induct newest members, April 7
Illinois State University’s College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) will host its Academy of Achievement induction ceremony on Thursday, April 7, in the Old Main Room, Bone Student Center.
Mark Safarik to headline Science and Technology Week
Mark Safarik, M.S., V.S.M., will spend an evening in Normal as the keynote speaker for Illinois State University’s 2022 Science and Technology Week.
CAST presents 2022 Science and Technology Week
The College of Applied Science and Technology is proud to present the 2022 Science and Technology Week, celebrating advancements in science and technology and the hardworking, dedicated students and professionals who make those advancements possible.
Therapeutic recreation mentoring program provides students valuable insight into the world of health care
Dr. Rachel E. Smith and the School of Kinesiology and Recreation have launched a new mentoring initiative to help prepare Therapeutic Recreation (TR) students for important milestones in their senior year — internships and the national certification exam. After the first year of the program, both mentors and mentees report great experiences in the program.
Caring for the kids: Creativity helps keep strong Child Care Center connection
For preschoolers, months pass like years. The dedicated team at Illinois State University’s Child Care Center is using technology and creativity to keep in touch with its youngsters.
Where are they now? Karen Stephens
Since her 2013 retirement, after 37 years at Illinois State University, every day is a Saturday for Karen Stephens.
Illinois State’s Child Care Center celebrates 45th birthday
Illinois State’s Child Care Center was created by a group of married students with preschool children. What started as a student organization in 1970 is now an integral part of the University.