Your contributions make a difference in our students’ lives. This month, meet four students who have benefited from your support.
December Redbirds on the rise
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Music for the Holidays, December 1 and 2
Over 350 performers from the ISU Symphony Orchestra, Horn Choir, Combined Choirs, Organ, String Project, and Madrigal Singers ensembles will perform during annual favorite Music for the Holidays.
School of Theatre and Dance to present Fall Dance Concert
The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance will present the Fall Dance Concert November 29 through December 1.
School of Music alumni soloists to join Friends of the Arts for Messiah sing-along, December 7
The Friends of the Arts (FOA) invite you to join friends, family, and community members at 7 p.m. Friday, December 7, in the Illinois State University Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall for a Messiah sing-along fundraiser.
Holiday Glass Sale, December 8
The event will feature handmade glass items made by Illinois State University students, including sculptures, vases, plates, cups, and art.
34th annual Printmakers’ Exhibition and Sale, December 7
Hundreds of original prints by Illinois State students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visiting artists will be showcased with proceeds from each sale supporting students in the printmaking program.
Q&A with Friends of the Arts grant recipients Molly Markow and Emily Lehman
Molly Markow and Emily Lehman, graduate students in the M.F.A. program, completed a five-day residency in a cabin in Shawnee National Forest with the support of a Friends of the Arts grant.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival announces world premiere adaptations for 2019 season
The 42nd season will feature world premiere adaptions of three well-known favorites: As You Like It, Pride and Prejudice, and Caesar.
Bob and Susan Walling utilize IRA charitable rollover to fund philanthropy
Philanthropy has always been important to Robert (Bob) ’67, M.S. ’70, and Susan Lee Walling, both professionally and personally.
Persian Garden exhibit in Schroeder Hall Gallery
Persian Garden is part of the Beyond Boundaries exhibition that is curated by Mehrdad Sedaghat and organized by Ladan Bahmani.
