The Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) announces a revealing “Shakespeare in the Land of Lincoln” symposium, which will explore the unique fascination that Abraham Lincoln had with William Shakespeare’s writings.
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Alum Robert DuGrenier blends art and science to create magic
For Robert DuGrenier glassblowing isn’t only art. It’s supernatural. “Have you ever seen glass being made before? It’s pure magic,” DuGrenier, M.F.A. ’79, said. “You get to tell the material what you want it to do but it has a voice of its own.” DuGrenier was inducted into the College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame on April 16.
Alum’s sculpting success seen on drag queen runway
Sharon ShareAlike ’94, M.S. ’98, is a successful business owner, artist, director, and YouTuber thanks to her inventive sculpting.
PRESS 254 launches chapbooks by ISU alumni
The Publications Unit’s PRESS 254 hosted a standing-room only evening of poetry on May 3 to launch two new chapbooks by alumni.
Gala at the Galleries, May 19
The annual Friends of the Arts Gala at the Galleries will take place on Saturday, May 19.
School of Music alumnus Germán Gutiérrez to speak at College of Fine Arts commencement
School of Music alumnus Germán Gutiérrez has been selected as this year’s College of Fine Arts spring commencement speaker.
Graduates preparing for commencement: Don’t forget about your career
It seems like just yesterday you were touring campus. The Career Center offers these tips as you graduate to help you transition into your career as a Redbird alum and professional.
Spring Glass Sale, May 5
The Illinois State University Glass House will hold the annual Spring Glass Sale from 9 am.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the ISU Glass House.
Understanding culture through food focus of Milner art exhibit
A new design exhibit at Illinois State University highlights the work of students to bring cultural understanding with food.
Milner Library exhibit captures the lives of English language learners through visuals
An eye-catching exhibit in Milner Library is a perfect synthesis of interdisciplinary collaboration and civic engagement.