Campus News – Page 42

Illinois State University has best fundraising year in university history

Illinois State University raised a record of more than $37.3 million in private support during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2019.

Take precautions during excessive heat, watch for heat-related illness

thermometer with numbers that range from -40 to 120.

Environmental Health and Safety reminds everyone in the Redbird community to protect themselves during summer activities.

Concerts on the Quad 2019

people sitting on lawn chairs and blankets on the Illinois State University Quad

Illinois State University’s College of Fine Arts, in conjunction with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, will present Concerts on the Quad weekly at 7 p.m. from Monday, July 1 until July 29.

This year’s season will include Puccini’s La Boheme and Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, both joined in performance by the MIOpera Festival Orchestra. All performances will take place in the Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.

Loss of Arctic sea ice may mean more heat waves in the United States

A new study led by Dagmar Budikova finds a link between declining sea ice coverage in parts of the Canadian Arctic and an increasing incidence of summer heat waves across the southern United States.

Sarah Roth honored with Living Our Values Award

One woman presenting an award to another. Two other women smile

Sarah Roth of the Honors Program has been honored with a Living Our Values Award.

Departments can register events for Family Weekend, deadline July 12

Academic departments are invited to participate in Family Weekend from October 4-6 as students and their families experience Illinois State University together.