Redbirds reminisce on their time in the residence halls at Illinois State.
Unit: University Housing
Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote: A virtual event with Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Distinguished professor and author Eddie S. Glaude Jr. will present “Democracy in Black” on January 14, 2021, via Zoom. The free event is open to the public.
In their words: Hillary Campos reflects on graduating during the pandemic
This is the first story in a series in which students set to graduate in December reflect on how their final semester at Illinois State University has been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
#RedbirdWelcome and move-in 2020 social media recap
The Redbird community worked together to make Illinois State University a safe and inviting home away from home during this year’s Welcome Week and move-in.
Illinois State University to rename floors in Watterson Towers
President Larry Dietz announced Illinois State University will rename floors in the Watterson Towers residence hall.
Housing to cover laundry expenses beginning in Fall 2020
Beginning in the fall 2020 semester, students will no longer pay to use washers and dryers as University Housing Services will absorb the daily cost of residential laundry.
Campus prepares for state stay at home directive
In order to comply with Gov. JB Pritzker’s statewide stay at home directive for COVID-19, Illinois State University is implementing additional measures for campus facilities and operations.
Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner sold out
The Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner is sold out. A waiting list is available by calling (309) 438-8790.
Expanding housing: Plans developing for new residence hall project
The University is moving forward with efforts to construct a residence hall that will add up to 1,200 beds, and anticipates having the building ready for use by fall 2022.
Voice of the community: Soledad O’Brien speaks at ISU’s Latino Cultural Dinner
Soledad O’Brien remembers walking out of her high school one day with her mother, when an administrator stopped an African American teenager in the hallway.