The Division of Student Affairs had previously developed a master plan for University Housing Services that provided strategic direction for residential and dining areas prior to the pandemic. Now, the division is revisiting the plan and refreshing its data and scope.
Unit: Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality
STAR Moment Award highlights exceptional student employees
Each month outstanding Student Affairs staff members, full-time and student employees, are nominated by their peers for the STAR (Staff That Are Remarkable) Moment Award. To be considered for a STAR Moment Award, a person must demonstrate a willingness to go above and beyond, whether it be through outstanding customer service, helping a coworker, or stepping up in a difficult situation.
Faculty, staff dining discounts Fridays in February 2022
In honor of the Founding Celebration, Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH) will offer faculty and staff discounts at both dining centers every Friday in February.
Retirement celebration for Barb Dallinger, January 28
Illinois State University will celebrate the 30-year career of Barb Dallinger from 2-4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 28, in the Brown Ballroom I of the Bone Student Center.
Bill Legett recognized with the Quality of Student Life award
The 2021-2022 Neal R. Gamsky Quality of Student Life Award was presented to Bill Legett, director of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, on Tuesday, December 7.
Latino Cultural Dinner: Tony-nominated actress Ariana DeBose, November 8
Tony-nominated actress Ariana DeBose will be the speaker for the Latino Cultural Dinner. Tickets available until November 4 or until sold out.
Justin Willman from Magic for Humans performing during Family Weekend
Justin Willman, whose Netflix series celebrates street magic, will bring his “Magic for Humans, in Person” Tour to Braden Auditorium on October 2.
A Day in the Life: Dining experience delights Redbirds
Whether studying over breakfast, meeting classmates for lunch, or reconnecting with friends at dinner, the University’s dining centers are an integral part of daily ISU life.
The Redbird behind the 2021 Fear the Bird Shirt
The Bird Shirt is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and Olivia Meitz, a recent 2021 Illinois State University graphic design graduate is the talented artist behind this year’s design. Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality worked with ten graphic design students from the Design Streak Studio under the leadership of their creative director and faculty, Archana Shekara,
Illinois State celebrates completion of Bone Student Center revitalization project
Three years, seven months, and 22 days after the groundbreaking of the Bone Student Center revitalization project, more than 100 people gathered May 7 in the shadow of the center’s new three-story addition for the rededication of the nearly 48-year-old building.