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Helpful hints for a stress-free commencement You’re graduating! Here at the Alumni Relations office, we know how rewarding college graduation is; yet, we [...]
Join an alumni network! Just because you’re graduating, doesn’t mean you have to leave Illinois State Univeristy and all of your [...]
The ISU Alumni Association is here to help you transition So…what’s next? Going out into the real world for the first time can be scary, but never fear!—the ISU [...]
More questions about commencement? For more information on professional commencement photography, ceremony scheduling and disability accommodations, [...]
Career Center Need help finding a job? Would you like a career expert to critique your resume? Interested in attending career [...]
Normal Fire Department receives Redbird Pride Award The Normal Fire Department received a Redbird Pride Award in recognition of their long-standing partnership with [...]
After 40 years of teaching, I was in such a rut that after retiring in 1997, I continued to go to the library, do research, and check out books. I taught classes at Illinois State’s Academy for Seniors, lectured at the University’s Mornings with the Professors program, and spoke about American humor on the luncheon… [Read the Rest]
When the phone rang in 1971 and ISU History Chair Earl Reitan offered me a job, I spoke out in a voice that probably could have traveled from Seattle to Normal without telephone lines: “Yes—I accept!” And that began my 33 years of teaching history at the University. I had some familiarity with the place… [Read the Rest]
Fifty years ago, in 1961, I joined the ISU Agriculture Department, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It’s hard to believe that I’ve had an affiliation with the department for half a century. I retired from ISU in December of 1989, but continued to teach part-time for a couple of years and have kept… [Read the Rest]
A number of former students already know something about my current whereabouts, having contacted me on Facebook. I have very much enjoyed finding out about many of you on that wonderful medium. My wife, Peggy, and I are still living in a nearly 160-year-old farm house north of Normal. Many of you will perhaps remember… [Read the Rest]
I decided to become a teacher because when I was a senior at Pekin Community High School, I received a tuition-free scholarship to enter the teaching profession. I chose to attend Illinois State Normal University upon the recommendation of several of my teachers at Pekin high school. I have never regretted either of those decisions…. [Read the Rest]
I retired in August of 1990 after nearly 25 years as a supervisor of student teaching in music and a professor in the School of Music teaching music therapy, handbells ringing, instrumental techniques, conducting, and music for the exceptional child. My wife, Doris (Mehrkens) ’71, and I moved permanently to Florida. We settled in our… [Read the Rest]
Gary and Judy Fish exemplify why Illinois State can claim to be a place where faculty and staff care about students. Their kindness to Bill McMichael empowered him to finish his business administration degree in 1980. Personal interaction with students is what made an Illinois State career so meaningful for the couple. Gary is a… [Read the Rest]
Warren Harden helped change the campus landscape Warren Harden joined the University faculty in 1954, and served from 1966 to 1969 as the first Department of Economics chair. With an expertise in economic theory, money and banking, and international economics, Harden worked to develop the department’s curriculum. He served as president of the University’s chapter… [Read the Rest]
Ira Cohen was dedicated professor, administrator Editor’s note: Are there former mentors you would like to connect with again? Illinois State staff will find them and share their updates in a future issue, including contact information. Send the names to Susan Blystone at sjblyst@IllinoisState.edu, call (309) 438-2667, or mail to 1101 N. Main Street, Normal,… [Read the Rest]
Illinois State exists for the students. Nobody understands that better than Jude Boyer, M.A. ’68, who was dedicated to helping students during her 32 years at the University. She served as the associate vice president of Student Affairs for the majority of her career. Boyer always kept the students front and center, cherishing the time… [Read the Rest]
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