February 2019 was another great month to be a Redbird! We celebrated those who fell in love at Illinois State during Valentine’s Day, honored the beginnings of the University on Founders Day, and broke records during the inaugural Redbird Philanthropy Week and Birds Give Back.
Unit: Advancement
MCN Associate Dean Emeritus Catherine Miller establishes fund for professional development
Associate Dean Emeritus for Academics for the Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) Catherine Miller has always had a drive to learn as much as possible. It was this drive to seek out new experiences that led her to Illinois State and to support students.
Ewing Manor architectural tour, April 6
Experience Ewing Manor’s rich history by participating in its fifth annual architecture tour on Saturday, April 6.
Illinois Art Station: New program inspires children through art
Illinois Art Station is a new program aiming to provide children and youth in McLean County opportunities to grow and learn through visual art experiences.
Inaugural Birds Give Back breaks single day giving record
Redbirds came together like never before on February 28 for Birds Give Back, Illinois State University’s first exclusive giving day.
Scholarships inspire future teachers
Sara Koziol is a junior history-social sciences education major whose dream job is to teach high school students in her hometown of Joliet. She was inspired to join the education system by her mother who has been an elementary school teacher for 19 years.
President Larry Dietz thanks loyal donors and announces challenge to the campus community
President Larry Dietz announced a Redbirds Rising campaign challenge to more than 200 of Illinois State University’s loyal annual donors during the Loyalty Circle Breakfast on Founders Day.
February Redbirds on the Rise
Your support enables our Redbirds to soar. This month, meet three students and one alum who are taking the world by storm.
Loyalty Circle Reception inspires $200,000 gift
For Leonard Roth, philanthropy is not just a way to stay connected to Illinois State. It’s become his personal mission.
Redbird rallies set for 2019 MVC Tournaments
Get ready to #BackTheBirds and show Redbird spirit at this year’s MVC tournaments.