Illinois State University
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Stories, campus updates, photos, video and more from Illinois State University, Illinois’ first public university. Founded in 1857, Illinois State University was the first public university in the state and is one of the Midwest’s oldest institutions of higher education. It is a coeducational, residential university. Its 34 academic departments in six colleges offer 67 undergraduate programs in more than 188 fields of study. The Graduate School coordinates 39 master’s, two specialist, and nine doctoral programs.
The 350-acre campus includes more than 60 major buildings with state-of-the-art technology, and Watterson Towers is one of the most unique structures, as this residence hall is the tallest building between Chicago and St. Louis. Other major facilities include a Center for the Performing Arts, a 360-acre farm, Bone Student Center and Braden Auditorium, a University Planetarium, Redbird Arena, and Hancock Stadium. From meeting facilities to cultural opportunities through the arts, and excitement of numerous sporting events each year, ISU is a vital part of the Bloomington-Normal community.
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facebook.comLegendary Redbird basketball player Doug Collins ’73 is back with the Chicago Bulls in his new position as senior advisor of basketball operations. https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2017/11/doug-collins-back-bulls/
“I feel good about being on the ground floor of the geology program,” Professor Emeritus James Kirchner said. “The thing I’m most proud of is working with the students. I think I had a good effect on their professional abilities and sometimes on their personal lives.”
#TBT to this year's Startup Showcase. Check out these pictures of the 18 entrants presenting their work. For more information about Startup Showcase and to see who took home top prize, read: https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2017/11/startup-showcase-2017-winners-announced/
Amazing things happen when Redbirds come together and Giving Tuesday was the latest example. Here's a quick look at our collective impact. For even more information about Giving Tuesday's impact, or to make a gift, visit GivingTuesday.IllinoisState.edu.
Thank you, Redbirds, for making Giving Tuesday such a success!
Learn why author Jack London is figuring prominently in #RedbirdScholar Amy Wood's latest book on American crime and criminal justice reform at the turn of the 20th century.
Rise to the challenge, Redbirds! Our alumni and friends have made 1,255 gifts totaling $415,438. If we can reach 1,350 gifts by midnight, Matt Johanson '89 and Susan Johanson will give $25,000. Your gift will help us reach our final goal of the night! GivingTuesday.IllinoisState.edu
Congratulations to Student Affairs at Illinois State University and all units throughout campus who are celebrating the donors who support our mission here at ISU! #GivingTuesdayISU
Illinois State and U-High alumni Dan and Pam Kelley have issued a new challenge to give $30,000 if Illinois State and it's Lab Schools can rise to 1,200 donors before midnight! GivingTuesday.IllinoisState.edu #GivingTuesdayISU
Professor Emerita Lois Jett will give $50 for each share and re-tweet of the announcement of this challenge on social media, up to $8,000! Share this post to help spread the word, Redbirds. #GivingTuesdayISU
Susan Nelson-Brown ’78 is challenging us to turn this map red! She’ll make a $300 gift for every state or country where a Redbird makes a gift. Spread the word to friends around the globe and monitor progress until midnight at GivingTuesday.IllinoisState.edu
Executive Director of Annual Giving Lora Wey and TV-10 News are here with a #GivingTuesdayISU update!
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