Curb Birds: It Isn’t Move-In Without Them

Two volunteers helping a new student move personal belongings into the residence halls.

To facilitate a seamless Move-In experience, a dedicated group of students, faculty, staff, and community members—known as Curb Birds—have volunteered to assist students and their families.

Local opportunities to enhance your Family Weekend experience

A Redbird family posing with spirit signs in front of a red Illinois State background

It’s time to gear up for Illinois State University’s Family Weekend, held October 1-3 this year. Illinois State will offer many events and programs during Family Weekend 2021, but this weekend is also a perfect time to explore other opportunities around Bloomington-Normal. Check out these activities with your Redbird family to make your weekend the

Best photos and tweets from Family Weekend 2016

Family poses at Hancock

Thousands of parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins flocked to Illinois State University on September 16-18, 2016, for Family Weekend. It’s one of our best fall traditions.