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Unit: Athletics
Redbird community mourns loss of baseball’s Dave Bergman
Former baseball All-American and 1980 Percy Family Illinois State Athletics Hall of Fame honoree Dave Bergman ’78 died in February at the age of 61.
#BacktheBirds at Homecoming 2015, October 19–25
With the theme of #BacktheBirds chosen, efforts are underway for this year’s Homecoming celebration. Plan now to visit campus October 19–25.
Men’s basketball Cancun travel packages available
llinois State fans hoping to enjoy the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico, with the Redbird men’s basketball team, can register for an all-inclusive package through Suzi Davis Travel, as the Redbirds take part in the 2015 Cancun Challenge with Maryland, Rhode Island and TCU in late November.
Scott Cameron named Illinois State head swimming coach
Scott Cameron has been named Illinois State’s head swimming coach, Illinois State Director of Athletics Larry Lyons announced.
ISU men’s basketball releases nonconference schedule
Four 2015 NCAA Tournament teams and at least two National Invitation Tournament (NIT) qualifiers highlight the Illinois State men’s basketball team’s 2015-2016 nonconference schedule, as announced by fourth-year head coach Dan Muller.
Paska retirement reception May 4
There will be a retirement reception for Swimming and Diving Head Coach Steve Paska from 2-4 p.m., Monday, May 4, at the Hancock Stadium Club.
ISU football releases 2015 schedule
Coming off the most memorable season in Illinois State football history, the Redbirds will look to put together another title run in 2015 when they officially open the 11-game season on September 5 in Iowa City, Iowa, against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
ISU track and field to host MVC Outdoor Championships, May 15-17
Illinois State University will host the 2015 Missouri Valley Conference Track and Field Outdoor Championships from May 15-17.
Illinois State mourns the loss of Redbirds in plane crash
The loss of several Redbird family members in a plane crash this week has sparked an outpouring of support from people across the country. Here are a few of their tweets, posts, and stories.