Birds Gave Back now boasts back-to-back record giving days after Redbirds rose on February 27 to make 2,188 individual gifts to the University totaling $1,118,745, according to preliminary totals
Unit: Advancement
CANCELLED: Charity Drag Show, March 28
In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the annual Charity Drag Show has been cancelled.
Making it work—Cory Starr
Cory Starr is the current manager of database operations and systems support for University Advancement, having served the campus previously as a technical analyst through a huge project to enhance our student information system.
Nominations sought for 2021 Alumni Awards
Nominate an outstanding Redbird with the new and improved online nomination form. Deadline to nominate is May 31.
Alum’s agriculture-based curriculum brings about new teaching in STEM
Although she was raised on a farm, Katie Buckley did not expect to create a future revolving around educating youth on agriculture using STEM concepts.
Make a #RedbirdImpact this June
Cancelled: #RedbirdImpact Alumni Weekend has been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Office of Alumni Engagement is gathering and will be sharing photographs of alumni being civically engaged at home during #RedbirdImpact Month.
Second annual giving day, Birds Give Back, set for February 27
Through the University-wide day of philanthropy, alumni, faculty/staff, students, parents, friends, and the community can donate funds to support their areas of interest at Illinois State.
Passion for Paw-lice Work: Susan Cameron’s gift gives back to ISUPD and Community Engagement Unit
People often ask, “What are you passionate about?” Sometimes it takes a whole lifetime to answer that question. Susan Cameron ’79 had an inkling as a child that she acted on as an adult, combining her passion for dogs and supporting law enforcement with a gift during the Redbirds Rising campaign. Ever since her youth,
Redbird helps self by helping others
Creative, empathetic, and driven, Redbird Christina Fontenelle has managed to reach new heights in her personal and professional life by guiding and helping others.
Redbird alumnus Christian Stoinev: Back for more
Gamma Phi circus alum Christian Stoinev made a name for himself after season nine of America’s Got Talent, and now has a Vegas show, NBA appearances, and a German talent competition championship too.