In March the men’s and women’s basketball teams competed in postseason play, our #RoaminRedbirds enjoyed spring break, and the Bone Student Center started to open new spaces to the campus community. Take a look back at these moments and more in this month’s Redbird Roundup.
Unit: University Marketing and Communications
Redbird Roundup: February 2019 in tweets, pics, and vids
February 2019 was another great month to be a Redbird! We celebrated those who fell in love at Illinois State during Valentine’s Day, honored the beginnings of the University on Founders Day, and broke records during the inaugural Redbird Philanthropy Week and Birds Give Back.
Redbird student takes learning to new heights at New York Fashion Week
Madison Stoneman, a second-year graduate student in the School of Communication, along with 16 other students from universities across the country, had the opportunity to attend the infamous invite-only New York Fashion Week (NYFW) earlier this February.
Vintage Redbird gear is back with new College Vault line
Illinois State University is excited to announce the launch of the College Vault line of Redbird apparel, featuring official ISU logos from over the years.
Student chronicles relief trip to Puerto Rico in photography exhibit
An Illinois State master’s student in art education spent part of the summer break helping a community on Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria.
Educate Connect Elevate: Illinois State strategic plan launched
Educate • Connect • Elevate: Illinois State—The Strategic Plan for Illinois’ First Public University 2018-2023 expands upon the previous version of the strategic plan, Educating Illinois, and provides the framework for the University’s vision, values, and objectives for the next five years.
Lifetime leader: Alum’s legacy of giving sealed with scholarship
Reflecting on the nearly four decades since his collegiate days ended, Jaime Flores ’80 is both surprised and delighted to realize how his life remains intricately connected to his Redbird experience.
ISU social media managers recognized at #RedbirdProud Social Media Awards
The fourth annual #RedbirdProud Social Media Awards were held on April 26, 2018, to honor the great work of Illinois State’s social media managers.
Quick tips to get the most out of your commencement photos
Smile! With commencement a few days away, it is time to capture your last memories as an undergraduate with some photos. As the University photographer, I’m often asked for tips on how to get the best shots. It might seem overwhelming, but if you focus on a few key elements, you’ll create memorable photos that
Rock your 2018 Redbird socks
This year’s exclusive socks feature the logo for Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State, with fiery wing tips in the background and black trim.