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Unit: Alumni Engagement
Student Affairs hosts alumni event in Chicago’s financial district
The Division of Student Affairs’ alumni and friends enjoyed time reminiscing, catching up, and yielding new friendships with others who share their passion for Illinois State at this year’s Legacy of Leadership event at The Library in downtown Chicago.
Redbird’s eye-opening Alternative Break experience makes impact on journey after graduation
Illinois State University Redbird Christine Gesell ’19 shares her Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning experience during the last semester of her senior year.
How to get from the couch to the finish line of the Homecoming 5K
Every year at Illinois State University, we cap off our Homecoming week celebration with the Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Redbird alumna crowned Miss Illinois
Illinois State alumna Ariel Beverly ’17 feels like she is living a real-life Cinderella story of sorts now that she has been crowned Miss Illinois and has qualified for the 2020 Miss America pageant.
Recruiting Redbirds leads to lovebird proposal
Two recent graduates also became engaged “lovebirds” thanks to their first encounter as Admission ambassadors.
Alumni make #RedbirdImpact during month dedicated to community service
About 30 Redbirds returned to campus June 21–23 for #RedbirdImpact Alumni Weekend.
A Redbird’s road through adversity leads to fulfillment and success
Corey J. Parker ’02 is one of two administrative directors for Barrow Neurological Institute Academics. Overseeing 100 people and multiple departments while managing relationships with top medical centers in the country can have its twist and turns, but Parker’s road prepared him for that.
Alumni look to make a #RedbirdImpact in their communities
Volunteer service was a big part of Matt Rillie’s time at Illinois State. The Illinois State alum became well known as a leader in the LGBTQ+ community while serving on ISU Pride’s executive board and as a coordinator for Leaders of Social Change.
LGBTQA Alumni Network to walk in Chicago Pride Parade, free reception prior
Redbirds can come together to celebrate equity at Chicago Pride Weekend. Walk in the parade, attend the reception, or cheer from the streets for fellow Redbirds.
