Campus Recreation – Page 2

Homecoming 2022 Redbird student events

student group smiling while holding student government association banner

See what’s happening at Homecoming 2022: Celebrating Red.

Meet the new Redbird Esports head coaches

From left: Zachary Dell, Megan Lomonof, TJ Bjorklund

Redbird Esports is kicking off its third year with the selection of the first three coaches in program history.

Disc golfer ready to take his best shot at pro career

During the peak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Collin Thompson, a senior in the College of Business at Illinois State University, got really good at disc golf. Really good.

Thanks to you: Charley and Preethy Edamala support underserved students through Redbird Esports scholarship

Charley and Preethy Edamala in a Redbird Esports branded gaming room

Charley Edamala, associate vice president and chief information officer of Illinois State’s Office of Technology Solutions, did not set out to champion Redbird Esports.

Overwatch pro brings his talents to Redbird Esports

Chaz Salazar in the Redbird Esports Vault

Redbird Esports player Chaz “GiG” Salazar has played Overwatch at the highest level, competing for the Overwatch League’s Los Angeles Valiant in 2020.

Gladly we game

Redbird Esports student practices in The Vault

Illinois State’s nationally ranked Redbird Esports program continues to bring great excitement to campus. Under the direction of Campus Recreation, Redbird Esports officially launched in fall 2020 with three competitive varsity teams, supporting 21 students with scholarships.

Naming opportunities available for new gaming complex

A rendering of the inside of the new esports gaming complex

In fall 2021, Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees approved the development of a larger, enhanced gaming complex in the Bowling and Billiards Center to become the future home of Redbird Esports. Renderings of the gaming complex are now available, as well as naming opportunities throughout the space.

Unit: Campus Recreation