Meet your 2023 Three Minute Thesis contestants

WGLT General Manager RC McBride served as emcee for the event.

This year, 11 contestants will compete and have the opportunity to share their research with all in attendance. Hear from each contestant and learn more about their research topic, their department support, and the faculty and staff impact that has been made.

Three Minute Thesis competition, February 23

Normal Theatre, located in Uptown Normal, will again be hosting the Three Minute Thesis Competition.

The annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 23, at the Normal Theater located in Uptown Normal. The event is free and open to the public.

School of Theatre and Dance announces spring 2023 season

CPA in the Winter

The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance presents the spring 2023 production season. Performances will be held on the campus of Illinois State University with location, dates, and times listed for each show below.

Guest artist work to be performed at Fall Dance Concert, December 2-4

two dancers playing on a bench

During a weeklong residency in the School of Theatre and Dance, guest artist Alexandra Beller worked with dance students to set a work titled, “While we’re on the topic of you, you’re welcome.” This piece will be performed in the Fall Dance Concert: interACTION, December 2-4.

A Redbird alum brings the stage to the classroom

Woman seated on the floor with a group of children speaking to them

When Karen L. Erickson ’70, M.S. ’77, received a tuition-covered scholarship to Illinois State University during her senior year of high school, it came with the stipulation that she had to teach for at least three years following graduation. Although her first desire and passion were not teaching, she would soon find herself making a lifelong career and an innovative impact in the world of education.