Festival ISU transitions to virtual format

Students with facial coverings distance in the Bone Student Center

Illinois State’s annual Festival ISU will be held virtually from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, and Sunday, September 13, through Thursday, September 17. Virtual Festival ISU offers students living on and off campus the opportunity to connect with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). Each registered RSO will offer virtual meetings or contact information forms.

Redbird for life: Former UPB leader becomes leader of UPB

New staff member, Amanda Cox, smiles through a picture frame with mascot, Reggie Redbird

Amanda Cox, ’16, M.S ’18, will be returning to University Program Board. This time, she will be leading the students. Amanda Cox always made trips to Illinois State when she was a little girl with her parents. Her parents grew up in Morton, Illinois, went to Illinois State, and met here. Cox, growing up in

Introducing Redbird Life

Redbird Life serves as a primary resource for students looking to get involved on campus, explore student organizations, and find campus events.

Behind the scenes at major events

Countless hours are spent in the planning and implementation of two major student events, Welcome Week and commencement, both coordinated by the Dean of Students Office in the Division of Student Affairs.

Celebrate the end of the semester with Aly & AJ at Springfest, May 1

A group of students with glowsticks and big smiles enjoying a concert

Aly & AJ are scheduled to perform at the annual Springfest concert on May 1 at 8 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom. This concert, originally scheduled to occur on the Quad, is being moved to a rainsite. Voilà and Matt Hall will open the concert. Sponsored by University Program Board (UPB), this concert is free