One of Illinois State University’s newest registered student organizations (RSO) is introducing students to the music industry.
New RSO immerses students in music industry
Unit: College of Business
Innovation Consulting Community molds students into in-demand employees
Employers are looking to hire people who demonstrate strength in the areas of initiative, professionalism, a strong work ethic, oral and written communication, teamwork and collaboration. These are the kind of skills, however, that cannot be learned by simply reading a textbook or sitting in a classroom. Instead, they require a meaningful, hands-on experience. Jim
LinkedIn workshops to help Redbirds land jobs
The Career Center’s LinkedIn workshops show students how to effectively utilize the online tool to build professional contacts and career connections, and identify career opportunities.
Student to student: Internships vital to career success
Internships can mean different things to people. Whatever an internship means to you, it’s important to know an internship is vital to your career success. Redbird Julia Shepard explains how.
Students, alumni connect with employers at Fall Internship and Career Fair
Redbirds connect with employers at the Fall Internship and Career Fair on September 24 to explore open positions and build their professional network.
Zack Fortsch ’83 leads the way for future accounting professionals
Zack Fortsch ’83 is a member of the College of Business Hall of Fame and a tax partner at RSM US LLP (“RSM”), the fifth largest audit, tax, and consulting firm in the United States. Through gifts, commitments, and matching gifts, Fortsch has been responsible for more than $200,000 in donations to the University. Fortsch’s scholarship, the William A. Fortsch Accounting Scholarship provides multi-year scholarships for accounting students. Fortsch’s firm, RSM, has also been a strong supporter of Illinois State students and faculty.
Alternative Breaks: Lighting a fire in the hearts of students
Time and again, Veronique Parmenter has seen Illinois State University’s Alternative Breaks program light a fire in the hearts of students and give them a desire to make a difference in the world.
Claire Meyer’s spirit leads her to McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship
Claire Meyer is excited to be a Redbird. And that spirit helped her co-found an organization that gave back to the local community.
Trites explores material feminism in young adult literature
Distinguished Professor of English Roberta Trites delves into the newest ideas in feminist writing in her book Twenty-First-Century Feminisms in Children’s and Adolescent Literature.
Students, alumni explore the possibilities of graduate school
Thinking about graduate school? Discover what you need to consider when identifying if this career investment is for you.
