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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 [...]
The 10,000-square-foot MCN Nursing Simulation Laboratory, valued at more than $2 million, opened last fall. The facility includes assessment and skill labs, plus a virtual hospital unit with high fidelity patient simulators.
On March 8, 1476, or thereabouts, the Venetian publisher, Jacopo de Rossi, went to press with Poggio Bracciolini’s Historia fiorentina. This first edition, written in Italian, describes the history of Florence between the years 1350 and 1455. Five hundred and thirty-six years old, Historia fiorentina holds the distinction of being Milner Library’s oldest book. Surprisingly,… [Read the Rest]
Although known as the University library, Milner also functions as a public library. Anyone within 50 miles can obtain a library card. Those who are further away can access digital resources online at Library.IllinoisState.edu. Some of Milner’s unique collections are digitized, including items from the art and circus collections. Soon you’ll be able to access… [Read the Rest]
The following segment is a clip from the Illinois State University Historical Video Series 1857-2007, which was released in conjunction with the University’s sesquicentennial celebration in 2007. Additional videos in the historical series. Illinois State University Historical Video Series 1857-1860 Illinois State University Historical Video Series 1860-1862 Illinois State University Historical Video Series 1862-1866 Illinois… [Read the Rest]
The following segment is a clip from the Illinois State University Historical Video Series 1857-2007, which was released in conjunction with the University’s sesquicentennial celebration in 2007. Additional videos in the historical series. Illinois State University Historical Video Series 1857-1860 Illinois State University Historical Video Series 1860-1862 Illinois State University Historical Video Series 1862-1866 Illinois… [Read the Rest]
Illinois State is proud to be able to acknowledge the work of graduates who are successful authors. If you’ve written a book that has been released by a publishing house within the past decade, submit it for review by Professor Emerita of English JoAnna Stephens Mink ’73, M.S. ’75, D.A. ’85. All books authored by… [Read the Rest]
In the spring of 1945, most 18-year-old boys thought they would soon be in military service. A few younger boys entered Illinois State (Normal) University (ISNU) when it was a single-purpose teachers’ college and had an enrollment of about 1,250. One member of the largest freshman class since the beginning of World War II was Joe… [Read the Rest]
Reflections of Lester (Les) A. Davis ’65, M.S. ’70 In 1969, after having taught at Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, I joined the FBI as a Special Agent. I served in the FBI until my retirement in 1994, having completed 25 years of service. My assignments took me to the FBI Field Division… [Read the Rest]
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