Freshly brewed coffee, a welcoming environment, and good music are common characteristics of a coffee shop. Students in Dr. Matthew Vala’s applied voice class are creating a melodic ambiance by serving up live performances on the stage next to Starbucks in the Bone Student Center.
Unit: University Marketing and Communications
Stevenson Center alum Bunmi Akinnusotu, M.S. ’06, joins Redbird Buzz
Illinois State University alum Bunmi Akinnusotu M.S. ’06 joins Redbird Buzz to discuss her career in foreign policy.
Mock trial team advances to Opening Championship Rounds
The Illinois State mock trial team is heading to the first phase of the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) national tournament.
Civil Service February Spotlight: Annie Jorgensen
The Civil Service Council will feature a Civil Service employee at Illinois State University each month to highlight an exceptional colleague and the outstanding work being done on campus. This month, learn about and applaud Print Services printing production coordinator, Annie Jorgensen.
What prospective students need to know about FAFSA delays
Illinois State University Director of Financial Aid Bridget Curl answers questions about this year’s FAFSA delays and how the University is pivoting to accommodate prospective students.
Crowning achievement: Toby Atkinson ’05 makes her mark as Mrs. United States
Toby Atkinson ’05 does it all. She’s a Fortune 500 executive, the chair of a regional Alzheimer’s association, and a wife and mother of two. Last October, she formally added “queen” to her list of responsibilities when she was crowned Mrs. United States.
The PodCAST: A conversation with Bobby Pillot, technology alum
The College of Applied Science and Technology has released the next episode of the college’s new podcast, The PodCAST. This episode features a conversation with Bobby Pillot ’99, an alum of the Department of Technology, and currently serves as the Vice President of Service for North America-E-Mobility at ABB.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra conductor candidate shares wisdom, encouragement with students in conducting masterclass
Through a partnership with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO), a group of Illinois State University School of Music students sharpened their conducting skills during a masterclass with ISO music director candidate Yaniv Dinur last month.
The School of Theatre and Dance tells the story of the “outsider looking in” with latest production of Space Girl
“Space Girl” uses the metaphor of an alien trying to blend in as a human on Earth to tell an emotionally compelling story of loneliness—of the outsider looking in.
Redbird scholars celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Illinois State University asked women scholars to share what or who has inspired them to get where they are today and how they feel about teaching the next generation of researchers.