Nominations will close September 20. Voting for student king and queen will take place Homecoming week.
Nominate for the 2018 Homecoming student royalty
Unit: Alumni Engagement
From WGLT late night host to NPR producer
School of Communication alumnus Danny Hajek ‘11 went from a rookie late-night jazz announcer on WGLT, the NPR station at Illinois State, to producing for NPR in Culver City, California.
Alum selected as LA Philharmonic Fellow
Andrew Francois began his music career at 10 when he picked up the violin. Now he will perform for 25 weeks with the LA Philharmonic Orchestra.
Giving a little extra Redbird pride at move-in 2018
Legacy Lounges and an extra Redbird pride giveaway will be some of the extra treats Redbirds will see at move-in 2018.
Philanthropy Rising: How BCA is making a student impact
Hear from several BCA scholarship recipients why scholarships and gifts make the Black Colleagues Association rise to the challenge.
Alumni Association elects five new board members
At the June 23, 2018, Alumni Association annual meeting, five alumni were elected to fill seats on the Association’s board of directors.
Alumni Relations renamed Alumni Engagement
Alumni Relations has officially become Alumni Engagement at Illinois State. The unit’s new name places greater emphasis on Redbird alumni making connections with Illinois State and fellow alumni, and participating in the life of the University.
Alum’s sculpting success seen on drag queen runway
Sharon ShareAlike ’94, M.S. ’98, is a successful business owner, artist, director, and YouTuber thanks to her inventive sculpting.
Lifetime leader: Alum’s legacy of giving sealed with scholarship
Reflecting on the nearly four decades since his collegiate days ended, Jaime Flores ’80 is both surprised and delighted to realize how his life remains intricately connected to his Redbird experience.
Nominate Homecoming 2018 Royalty
Nominations being sought for the 2018 Homecoming alumni king and queen and prince and princess.
