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Redbird media: Redbird Scholars’ latest books and recordings

Milner Library building with College Avenue bridge

Here are the latest books and music recordings from our Redbird Scholars.

Scholarship gives access to Brazilian master’s student

Scholarship recipient Cadu Verdan near his home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Cadu Verdan’s upbringing in Brazil inspires the music he creates while studying for a master’s in music composition at Illinois State. But it was not an easy road from Brazil to campus.

Justin Vickers wins Fulbright Scholar Award to conduct research in United Kingdom

The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board recently awarded Justin Vickers a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct research at University of Surrey, Guildford, in the United Kingdom.

Teacher education programs recognized for excellence in educator preparation

Illinois State University teacher education programs are being recognized for excellence in educator preparation.

Three professors named Outstanding University Teachers

Provost Dr. Jan Murphy presents an Outstanding University Teaching Award to Dr. Joseph Zompetti, School of Communication, who was one of three faculty members so honored at the recent Teaching & Learning Symposium.

Award winners Adriana Ransom, Joseph Zompetti, and Terry Lowe represent teaching excellence across a wide variety of disciplines.

Gamma Phi Circus stars in Macy’s Parade

Gamma Phi Circus in front of the Coach float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Photo courtesy of Coach and by Alyssa Greenberg)

Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus performed in the 93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

President’s Holiday Horn Choir Performance and Reception, 2019

Detail close up of French Horn musical instrument, part of the Brass family of instruments

The Illinois State University Horn Choir will present a concert of holiday music at 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 13, in the first-floor atrium of Hovey Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.

Where are they now? Frank Suggs

Former Music Professor Frank Suggs discusses his time teaching at Illinois State.

Wind Symphony concert: Masks and Machines, November 21

Illinois State University Wind Symphony, conducted by Anthony C. Marinello, III

Featuring the consortium premier of Michael Daugherty’s “Songs from a Silent Land” and Paul Dooley’s incredible “Masks and Machines,” the Wind Symphony will perform on Thursday, November 21 at 8 p.m.

Fall Big Band Dance, November 17

Illinois State University’s Jazz Ensembles I and II will present a Fall Big Band Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, November 17, at the New Lafayette Club, 1602 S. Main, Bloomington.