Jennifer Bruggeman, assistant superintendent of recreation at St. Charles Park District, graduated in 2006 with dual degrees in program management and commercial recreation. Overseeing five full-time supervisors who run the waterpark, before and after school program, athletics, the teen center, and special events, Bruggeman’s workdays are eventful and ever-changing! When we chatted, she had been
Over winter break, 10 Illinois State University students set sail on an experiential learning adventure via the Disney Fantasy cruise ship.
Ethan Blumhorst ’17, M.S. ’18, was recently selected as an Honor 200 Veteran. This award was initiated through a partnership between the Illinois Bicentennial Committee and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA). Blumhorst received his award at the Illinois Bicentennial Ball in December and was honored for going above and beyond the call of duty
The Office of the Provost announced the winners of the Research Initiative Award, which includes Rebecca Achen, Amin Bahmanian, Brandon McDaniel, Kerri Milita, Anna Smith, and Andres Vidal-Gadea.
On December 7, the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) held its Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT).
College of Applied Science and Technology held the inaugural edition of CAST Connections, a networking event aimed at connecting students with alums.
We applaud these Illinois State alumni featured in the November 2018 issue.
Overcoming hurdles in life is never easy, even if you’re an accomplished student-athlete like Redbird cross-country and track and field’s Jack Anstey.
Therapeutic recreation alum Emily Power speaks to KNR students about orthotics and prosthetics.
Professor Kimberly Shinew’s research focuses on the interrelated effects of race, ethnicity, social class, and gender on recreation and sport preferences and behaviors. Her talk is the 2018 Esther Larson McGinnis Scholar Lecture.
