Members of the Illinois State University community are invited to a retirement reception for Judy Curtis from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 30, in the Founder’s Suite of the Bone Student Center.
Retirement reception for Judy Curtis, June 30
Unit: Veterans and Military Services
In service to others: ROTC, COB alum a leader in two career fields
Mark Jackson ’87 has made a career of the unexpected; in fact, he’s made two. After graduating from Illinois State University’s College of Business with a degree in finance, Jackson had no plans for a career in the military or law enforcement, but both professions turned out to be prominent in his life story.
Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11, 2021
Illinois State University will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 11, at noon in the Prairie Rooms of the Bone Student Center.
Pause for Applause: Summer 2021
Take a moment to applaud these outstanding Illinois State University alumni.
Our newest Redbirds: Air Force medic chooses ISU to follow his passion for nursing
Nick Hensley is confident that Illinois State University provides the right environment for him to make the transition from U.S. Air Force medic to nursing student this fall.
Graduating Redbirds: Veteran and family man maintained perfect GPA at age 48
Nontraditional student. Definitions of that term vary, but most interpretations include factors like age, work and family commitments, among others. Illinois State University even offers orientation days tailored for those who fit the category. Maybe the real defining characteristic is that nontraditional students have multiple, interesting layers that add to campus life. That could be said of Walter Reeves, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice sciences at the age of 48.
Redbird golfers and Folds of Honor recognize veteran and his family
Illinois State University Women’s Golf Coach Breanne Hall goes to a lot of golf tournaments with her Redbird team. During her recent travels a particular style of golf bag kept catching her eye, so much so that she made it her mission to learn more about it.
Marine veteran chosen as first student coach for Redbird Esports’ Overwatch team
Ashley Marku’s years of service in the armed forces gave her a unique skill set that made her a natural choice to serve as Redbird Esports Varsity Overwatch team’s first student coach.
Healing on a high note
Brett Gillan ’02, MBA ’08 talks about his experience at Illinois State and how it formed a unique path for his future.
ISU veterans share what being a service member means to them
Five Illinois State University students, staff members, and alums share what being a service member means to them on a day dedicated to reflecting and remembering the sacrifices so many have made.
