Chris Homan retiring April 30

Employee looks at Heating Plant

Director of the Office of Energy Management within Facilities Services Chris Homan will be retiring from Illinois State University on April 30, after 16 years of service.

Civil Service January Spotlight – Elisabeth Reed

headshot of Elisabeth Reed

The Civil Service Council will feature a civil service employee at Illinois State University each month to highlight an exceptional colleague and the outstanding work being done on campus! This month get a chance to learn about and applaud Elisabeth Reed with the Office of Sustainability.

Illinois State University closed February 17 due to weather

The Bone Student Center after an ice and snow hit campus in early January 2021.

Due to the impending winter storm with forecasts for ice, heavy snow, and high winds, Illinois State University will be closed Thursday, February 17. All classes (in-person, hybrid, and online) will be cancelled and will not be delivered remotely. Residence halls and residential dining centers will remain open. All other campus buildings will be closed Thursday.

Building service workers help keep Redbirds safe

Two BSWs sanitize a room.

While Illinois State employees have been working remotely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Illinois State building service workers (BSWs) have been on campus every day, protecting students, faculty, and staff with around-the-clock cleaning.