Recap: CAST’s 2025 Science and Technology Week

CAST Academy of Achievement guests

The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) recently hosted a week of events celebrating advancements in the field of science and technology, and the students and professionals who make those advancements possible.

Dr. Mary Elaine Califf to retire

Dr. Marie Elaine Califf teaching at a whiteboard

Dr. Mary Elaine Califf, most senior member of the School of Information Technology, will retire from ISU at the end of the current academic year. As she prepares to embark on the next leg of life’s journey, she takes some time to reflect on her time at ISU.

CAST becomes all they can be at Army ROTC competition

Sophomore computer science student Jenna Mohammed was the Cadet in Charge (CIC) as the Army ROTC invited the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) to the “Be All You Can Be” competition at Illinois State University.

Civil Service April Spotlight: Tal Parmenter

Tal Parmenter 2024 U.S. Open Trapshooting Championships, Event 6 Doubles Class A Champion, Event 11 Handicap Veteran Champion

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, learn about and applaud Academic Services coordinator Tal Parmenter.