Illinois State’s Alumni Association wants to leave you with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of your new status as a Redbird alum.
10 things every new Illinois State grad should know
Unit: Dean of Students
A Day in the Life: Students contribute through Greek life
Those who founded ISU’s sorority and fraternity community more than 50 years ago would be proud of the 2,500 affiliated students today.
Illinois State student Naudia Williams named America’s Best College Poet
Naudia Williams named America’s Best College Poet after competing with students from across the country.
Day in the life: Senior balances academics, work during the pandemic
In early November, University Marketing and Communications Photographer Michelle Hassel followed senior Chris Aaron through a typical day in their life as a Redbird.
Civil rights organizer urges Redbirds to combat anti-Blackness at CRCC conference
The coronavirus pandemic didn’t stop the Redbird community from coming together for this year’s virtual Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC) Conference.
Donors inspire a place to belong
An abiding sense of community has sustained and uplifted Stan ’82, M.S. ’88, and Dr. René Revis Shingles, M.S. ’86, throughout their lives.
RSO of the month: College Mentors for Kids builds important relationships
Illinois State’s chapter of College Mentors for Kids gives current students the opportunity to connect with local elementary school students. President Allison Isom said the registered student organization’s (RSO’s) main priority is to reach the children who will benefit most from educational and social mentorship. “These kids come from low income areas where their parents
Illinois State alums help Redbirds in need through LGBTQ+ Student Support Fund
The support Andrew Anastasia ’06 received from LGBTQ+ advocates at Illinois State was essential to his success as a student and a professional. Now he is doing his part to give back to students who need that same help.
Donors honor immigrant heritage through gift to ISU’s Multicultural Center
Dr. Fariborz (Frank) Naeymi-Rad ’75, an international student to Illinois State from Iran, and Dr. Theresa A. Kepic ’73, a resident of Illinois State’s first International House in fall 1970, committed a $250,000 gift to support renovations and upgrades within the University’s Multicultural Center. Their gift will also support technology infrastructure at the center to connect students to alumni and other U.S. and international multicultural centers.
Better together: Donor’s gift inspires collaboration and community
When veteran Illinois State student affairs professional Michael Schermer was asked if he would consider supporting the University’s new Multicultural Center, the answer was an easy one. “I said, ‘Of course! Tell me what you want me to do,’” recalled Schermer ’73, M.S. ’78, a longtime Illinois State employee and advocate for addressing students’ needs. In recognition of his generosity, the center expected to open in summer 2021 will house the Michael D. Schermer Conference Room.
