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.
Curb Birds: It Isn’t Move-In Without Them
Unit: Parent and Family Services
Student Navigator Network launches to help students with basic needs insecurity at Illinois State University
Illinois State University’s Dean of Students Office officially launched its new peer-to-peer program to help address basic needs insecurity. This new program, called the Student Navigators, connects students in need to trained peers to help students find local, state, and federal resources. This new service is completely free and open to all enrolled students at ISU.
Departments invited to take part in Family Weekend 2022
Academic and campus departments are invited to participate in Family Weekend on September 30-October 2, 2022.
Local opportunities to enhance your Family Weekend experience
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
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.
Grab a donut, explore possibilities at Education Showcase, September 17
Whether you’re an education major, practicing educator, or considering a switch, the Education Showcase will help you uncover new opportunities at Illinois State!
Video: Lots of Redbirds in this Legacy family tree
Alumna Carol (Kinsella) Young ’68 and her three daughters are among at least 14 members of their family who’ve attended Illinois State University.
Best photos and tweets from Family Weekend 2015
Governor Bruce Rauner, comedian Bill Engvall, circus alum Christian Stoinev, and even the Stanley Cup all made appearances at Family Weekend.
8 can’t-miss events at Illinois State’s Family Weekend 2015
This year’s Family Weekend (October 2–4) brings back several of our most popular events plus new ones such as the inaugural Legacy Brunch.
The Dean of Students Office offers support for families
In addition to the services provided to students, the Dean of Students Office also offers support for family members through Parent and Family Services.
