Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees today authorized projects to expand facilities at the Watterson Commons Dining Center, enhance chilled water capacity on campus, and upgrade mechanical equipment in Old Union.
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Board of Trustees approves FY2017 funding requests
Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees today approved an FY2017 appropriated operating budget request of $79.6 million and a capital appropriation request of $286.4 million.
Board of Trustees approves operating budget
Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees today approved an FY2016 operating budget of $422,246,900, which reflects a $7.4 million (10 percent) reduction in state appropriations compared to FY2015. The resolution passed by Board members stipulates that if state appropriations cuts are greater than $7.4 million, the University’s operating budget will be reduced by a corresponding amount.
Board of Trustees approves Alumni Center lease renewal
Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees today approved a lease renewal for the University’s Alumni Center, located at 1101 North Main St. in Normal.
Board of Trustees approves Starbucks license, learning space naming
Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees today approved a license agreement with the Starbucks Corporation and the naming of a learning space in DeGarmo Hall.
El-Zanati to deliver Distinguished Professorship Lecture
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Saad El-Zanati will deliver Illinois State University’s Distinguished Professorship Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 3.
Illinois State launches online news hub
A new Illinois State online news hub will make it easier to publish and share stories, photos, and videos about the University’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
David Barsamian to address ‘Ecocide: The War on Nature’ October 29
Author and activist David Barsamian will present a public talk “Ecocide: The War on Nature” at 7 p.m. October 29. A discussion with Illinois State faculty, staff, and students will be open at 1 p.m. that day.
O’Reilly, Perry join Million Dollar Club
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced two new faculty members have joined Illinois State University’s Million Dollar Club.
Walking With My Ancestors performances October 24 and 25
Walking With My Ancestors, an original play about enslaved Africans in West African slave-holding dungeons, will be presented at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 24, and at 4 p.m. Sunday, October 25, in Illinois State University’s Kemp Recital Hall.