Pat O’Connell has worked behind the scenes in Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality for the last 22 years.
Pat O’Connell recognized with 2019-2020 Gamsky Award

Pat O’Connell has worked behind the scenes in Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality for the last 22 years.
Due to the rise of food allergies on campus, the Bone Student Center, Marketplace at Linkins, and Watterson Dining Commons now house EpiPens.
Illinois State’s campus offers many locations that are perfect for sitting back and studying. From the Quad to the Milner Library, there’s a spot for every Redbird to relax and refocus.
Join us from 1–3 p.m. Sunday, October 6, at the Bowling and Billiards Center (BBC) for a Fear the Bird Family Bowling event as part of Family Weekend!
Bob Dylan will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, at Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University.
Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality will add Timbers Grille and Star Ginger to the Bone Student Center in spring 2020.
The first phase of the Bone Student Center’s transformational revitalization was completed during the spring semester, with more work finished throughout the summer.
As part of Student Affairs Week, the Division of Student Affairs is excited to host its inaugural Involvement to Industry Conference for students and alumni on Saturday, September 28.
Make new memories this year at The Division of Student Affairs alumni and friends homecoming tailgate on Saturday, October 26.
Join us on Sunday, August 18, from 1–3 p.m. on the first floor of the Bone Student Center by Barnes and Noble as we partner with Welcome Week for a Fear the Bird Kick-Off event!