First-Gen Redbirds welcome social, September 7

First-Generation Redbirds spent the afternoon of November 5 handing out bracelets with positive messages to their fellow students.

First-Gen Redbirds, the registered student organization supporting and celebrating first-generation college students, will hold First to the Finish, a welcome social for students, faculty, and staff.

Redbirds explore opportunities with on-campus internships

Five students posing

Redbirds landed internships across the country and across campus over the summer. We interviewed students who held on-campus internships to see what they learned, what they worked on, and how they’re following their passions outside of the classroom.

Lights, camera, action: A Redbird behind the lens

Four men in tuxedos standing on stage and smiling holding Oscars

Brian Connor ’93 never imagined he would go from working behind the scenes at Illinois State’s TV-10 to standing on the 2022 Academy Award stage to accept the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.

Retirement reception for Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky, July 21

Dr. Diane Zosky

The College of Arts and Sciences will host a retirement reception for Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 21 in the Aaron Leetch Stadium Club at the top of Hancock Stadium, with remarks at 3:45. All members of the University community are invited to attend.

Interim Dean Dr. Diane Zosky to retire in July

Dr. Diane Zosky

When young Diane Zosky ’80 enrolled at Illinois State University as an undergraduate in the late 1970s, she didn’t dream that she would conclude her career at the University as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.