The Illinois State University Planetarium will present a special advance screening of a documentary film on NASA’s Voyager space mission and a program previewing this month’s total solar eclipse.
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Academy of Seniors, Mornings with Professors begins September 18
Academy of Seniors and Mornings with the Professors classes will begin September 18 and run through November 17. Classes will be held in the University’s Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St. in Normal.
Illinois State ranked in Best Bang for the Buck
Illinois State University has once again been ranked among the Best Bang for the Buck Colleges in the Midwest category of the Washington Monthly College Rankings.
Illinois State University private gift support over $21.4 million in FY17
Illinois State University raised more than $21.4 million in private support during fiscal year 2017, marking the University’s third consecutive year surpassing $21 million in funds raised and the third best fundraising year on record at Illinois State.
Proper eye protection key to safe eclipse viewing
The solar eclipse that will take place in the early afternoon of Monday, August 21 promises to be a thrilling show for residents of this part of the country. Those who choose to observe the eclipse should be mindful not to look directly at the sun without protective eye wear specifically designed for eclipse viewing.
Campus set for the return of students
Around 6,100 students will travel to Illinois State University August 3-20 for the fall 2017 move-in. Students will have assigned move-in dates and times depending on their housing assignment.
Board of Trustees approves new contract for President Larry Dietz
The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University has approved a contract to reappoint Larry Dietz as president of Illinois State, effective August 5.
Board of Trustees to hold special meeting August 5
The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University will hold a special meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 5, in the Founders Suite in the University’s Bone Student Center.
Encore of Ring World at Planetarium runs through September 16
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Ring World, running weekends September 1-16. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival to host 40th season celebration dinner, August 18
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) will host a 40th season celebration dinner from 6-9 p.m. on August 18, 2017, at the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom in Bloomington.