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ALUMNI Awards
Each year a highlight of the University’s Founders Day celebration is the opportunity to showcase stellar alumni. Find out who will receive our prestigious awards. [Read the rest]
ARE YOU AN ALUM SEEKING TO HIRE A FELLOW REDBIRD?
The Spring Career Fair is the perfect opportunity to find talented, young hires. Employers who attend have the opportunity to interview a vast pool of student and ...[Read the rest]
ALUMNI INVITED TO SPRING CAREER FAIR
Illinois State alums seeking full-time employment or internship opportunities are invited to participate in the Career Center’s Spring Career Fair, February 14-15. [Read the rest]
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN OF ALUMNI
The Alumni Association and Student Alumni Council are accepting applications for the following scholarships. [Read the rest]
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Illinois State University Departmental Alumni Events
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Expanding Your Horizons Conference Registration Open
Mon, November 14, 2011 8:15 AM - Sat, March 24, 2012, 4:15 PM Stevenson Hall (STV) $20/child.
11th Annual High School Research Symposium-Call for Abstracts
Mon, January 16, 2012 8:30 AM - Fri, April 13, 2012, 4:00 PM Bone Student Center (BON) No Cost to Participate-Please Register.
Faculty Biennial Exhibition
Tue, January 17, 2012 12:00 AM - Sun, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM University Galleries Free.
Borderland Collective: The Will To Believe In Something More
Tue, January 17, 2012 12:00 AM - Sun, February 19, 2012, 12:00 AM University Galleries Free.
Resume Critique Walk-In Hours
Tue, January 17, 2012 3:00 PM - Fri, May 11, 2012, 3:00 PM Student Services Building (SSB)-185 free.
Alumni Events Feed
Illinois State University invites you to celebrate the great things happening at our institution as you "Get your groove on" for this year's Homecoming.
Announcements
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INDOOR POOL PARTY PLANNED FOR CHICAGO ALUMNI
Indoor pool party planned for Chicago alumni. Don’t let the winter-time blues get you down. The Chicago Northwest and Chicago West Alumni networks ... [Read the rest]
ATLANTA ALUMNI TO GATHER FOR RECEPTION
The Illinois State University Alumni Association will be hosting a networking reception for Atlanta-area alumni and friends on Wednesday, February 29. [Read the rest]
PEORIA ALUMNI NETWORK TO HOST ISU VS. BRADLEY GATHERING
The Peoria Alumni Network will be gathering Redbird fans at Kelleher’s Irish Pub and Eatery for the ISU vs. Bradley men’s basketball game on Saturday, February 25. [Read the rest]
EDUCATION ALUMNI INVITED TO SAN ANTONIO EVENT
The College of Education will be hosting an alumni reception on Monday, February 13, at Rita’s on the River/Rio Plaza on the San Antonio Riverwalk. [Read the rest]
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News from the Vidette
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Ill. moves up in wind energy rankings
Illinois installed more wind turbines than any state last year while ranking fourth for wind energy capacity behind Texas, Iowa, and California, according to multiple renewable energy reports for 2011.
Diversity Advocacy to sponsor hip-hop opera
ISU will host a production of "Hopera Unleashed: A Hip-Hop Opera" that will take place this Saturday, Feb. 11.
Uptown Station seeking artist work for display
The Town of Normal is asking McLean County local artists to submit their work for the opportunity to have it displayed in the forthcoming Uptown Station.
News from TV10
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Frontier Airlines Arrival
The Central Illinois Regional Airport announces another airline to arrive in the Twin Cities. TV-10′s Blake Kelley reports.
Alum at Capital
Most get their education in a classroom, but one ISU alum is getting hers in a different setting. TV-10′s Kelly Christensen has the story.
Illinois State University Media Relations
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Founders Day events Feb. 16.
The events celebrate the University's heritage and traditions as well as honor faculty, staff, student and alumni accomplishments.
Borg, Tsouvala Named Service Winners.
The awards will be presented at the Founders Day Convocation.
CSI: New York Star Hill Harper Headlines Cultural Dinner.
The dinner will be on Feb. 26 at the Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom.
From the Super Bowl to National Security.
Alumnus Steve Kwiatkowski will discuss how mapmakers make the Super Bowl safe.
TEACHER GRADUATES RANK IN TOP 20 TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATION
Illinois State ranked among the top 20 institutions in the nation last year for education graduates who received a special certification from ... [Read the rest]
ARE YOU AN AUTHOR? MAGAZINE COLUMN SHOWCASES THE WORK OF PUBLISHED GRADUATES
Alumni who have had a book released by a publishing house within the past decade are encouraged to send their work to the Illinois State ... [Read the rest]
A LOOK BACK AT 2011
President Al Bowman recently shared with the campus community a review of Illinois State highlights from 2011, which was a good year for the University. [Read the rest]
COSTUME EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY AT MILNER
Milner Library is hosting The Art of Whimsy, Costume Design by Svetlana Golovko through March 31. A designer of performance costumes, ... [Read the rest]
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Athletics News
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Softball. Redbirds Rebound with 11-0 Win Over FGCU
After suffering an 11-0 loss to No. 2/4 Florida last night at the USF Tournament in Tampa, Fla., the Illinois State softball team responded with an 11-0, five-inning win over Florida Gulf Coast to wrap up the weekend.
Softball. Illinois State 11, Florida Gulf Coast 0 (5 innings)
Softball. No. 2/4 Florida Powers Past Redbirds
The Illinois State softball team fell 11-0, in five innings to No. 2/4 Florida on Saturday evening at the USF Tournament in Tampa, Fla. The Gators' efficient offense produced 11 runs on 11 hits, including a pair of home runs and Florida starter Hannah Rogers allowed just three hits, while striking out nine Redbirds.
Upcoming Games
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Women's Tennis: Illinois State 5 vs UTEP 2, (F)
UTEP. Lawrence, Kan.
Track: Illinois State vs Grand Valley State , (F)
Illinois State @ . Allendale, Mich.
Softball: Illinois State 0 vs Florida 11, (F)
Illinois State @ Florida. Tampa, Fla.
Men's Basketball: Illinois State 63 vs Northern Iowa 78, (F)
Illinois State @ Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa
Softball: Illinois State 11 vs Florida Gulf Coast 0, (F)
Illinois State @ Florida Gulf Coast. Tampa, Fla.
TASTE OF REDBIRDS
For the ninth consecutive year, Illinois State Athletics will host the Taste of Redbirds. The event will occur from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in Horton Field House on ... [Read the rest]
PLAN NOW FOR ARCH MADNESS
Basketball madness starts at the Arch for the men’s team again this spring, as the State Farm Missouri Valley ... [Read the rest]
MEET THE BASKETBALL COACHES
Join Illinois State head basketball coaches Tim Jankovich and Stephanie Glance on Monday, January 30, at the Pub II in Uptown Normal for the Redbird ... [Read the rest]
CANCER SURVIVORS FOCUS OF FEBRUARY BASKETBALL GAME
In support of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, Illinois State Athletics will present a Play4 Kay game at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, at Redbird Arena. [Read the rest]
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