Over winter break, 10 Illinois State University students set sail on an experiential learning adventure via the Disney Fantasy cruise ship.
Unit: Kinesiology and Recreation
#CASTAlumSpotlight: Honor 200 Veteran Ethan Blumhorst shares unforgettable moments at ISU
Ethan Blumhorst ’17, M.S. ’18, was recently selected as an Honor 200 Veteran. This award was initiated through a partnership between the Illinois Bicentennial Committee and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). Blumhorst received his award at the Illinois Bicentennial Ball in December and was honored for going above and beyond the call of duty
Research Initiative Award winners named
The Office of the Provost announced the winners of the Research Initiative Award, which includes Rebecca Achen, Amin Bahmanian, Brandon McDaniel, Kerri Milita, Anna Smith, and Andres Vidal-Gadea.
CAST presents Three Minute Thesis competition finalists
On December 7, the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) held its Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT).
Students network with alums at the inaugural #CASTConnections in Chicago
College of Applied Science and Technology held the inaugural edition of CAST Connections, a networking event aimed at connecting students with alums.
Pause for applause
We applaud these Illinois State alumni featured in the November 2018 issue.
Going the Distance: Jack Anstey’s journey from the land down under to Illinois State
Overcoming hurdles in life is never easy, even if you’re an accomplished student-athlete like Redbird cross-country and track and field’s Jack Anstey.
KNR alum speaks to students on improving lives with orthotics and prosthetics
Therapeutic recreation alum Emily Power speaks to KNR students about orthotics and prosthetics.
McGinnis talk to look at equity and access in recreation and sports, October 24
Professor Kimberly Shinew’s research focuses on the interrelated effects of race, ethnicity, social class, and gender on recreation and sport preferences and behaviors. Her talk is the 2018 Esther Larson McGinnis Scholar Lecture.
Experienced circus performer and new Redbird is ready for Gamma Phi Circus
Freshman student Cassia Weigel has been training as a circus performer since she was 3 years old. When she began looking at colleges, the San Francisco was attracted to Illinois State University and the Gamma Phi Circus, America’s oldest collegiate circus.