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Under the (electron) microscope

State-of-the-art electron microscope expanding research for students

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Calandrelli brings insight, wit to Science and Technology Week keynote address

Emily Calandrelli, known to her fans as “the space gal” and as the host and co-executive producer of Emily’s Wonder Lab series on Netflix, delivered the keynote address for Illinois State University’s 2023 Science and Technology Week on March 28 in the Bone Student Center’s Brown Ballroom.

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Volunteers needed for 2023 Spring Commencement 

Graduation is right around the corner and help is needed to create a memorable commencement experience for our graduates and their guests. 

Mulligan to deliver Spring 2023 College Lecture, April 3

The Department of Chemistry’s Dr. Christopher C. Mulligan will deliver the Spring College of Arts and Sciences Lecture with “Pushing the Boundaries of Chemical Identification with Mass Spectrometry.”

Francois Battiste shows gratitude to guests of a master class he led in 2018

Balancing act: WKCFA alum Francois Battiste ’99 finds balance between family, career

Accomplished actor of stage and screen Francois Battiste ’99 has found a balance between his career and his family.

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Chad McEvoy named College of Applied Science and Technology dean  

Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Ani Yazedjian has announced that Dr. Chad McEvoy has been named the dean of Illinois State University’s College of Applied Science and Technology, effective July 1.

A promotional poster image inspired by a paleograph of the Ojibwe trickster figure Nanabohzo.

Staged reading of Pink Man, or The Only Indian in the Room, April 14

A journey of self-discovery, battling tradition, stereotypes, and oneself, comes to life with the free, staged reading of Pink Man, or The Only Indian in the Room on April 14.

In the News

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Alum John Jones featured in Forbes story on Caribbean agri-business

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Christy Borders speaks with WBEZ Chicago about how the Illinois Tutoring Initiative

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Toni Tucker speaks of decade-long project of updating Ewing Manor windows

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Deep thoughts: Renowned Redbird scholar Dr. Paul Garris studies the brain and helps students expand theirs

An Illinois State faculty member since 1995, Garris has investigated the role of dopamine in the brain for nearly three decades, specifically as it relates to Parkinson’s disease and drugs of abuse.

Prolific College of Business researcher keeps close eye on India-based international businesses

Illinois State University is home to one of the most prolific researchers of India’s business world, Dr. Somnath Lahiri, who specializes in international business and management research.

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Q&A with Redbird alum Tyler Clark

Tyler Clark ’09 has been trying to impact communities and people’s lives through public service and affairs since he was a student at Illinois State University.

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Aondover Tarhule presenting Redbird Philanthropist Award to Carole and Jim Mounier.

Philanthropy awards presented at Gratitude Gala

During the inaugural Gratitude Gala for donors held March 25, Interim President Aondover Tarhule presents Carole ’75 and Jim ’74 Mounier with the Redbird Philanthropist Award, which recognizes an individual or couple who demonstrates outstanding civic responsibility to Illinois State University through voluntary commitment of their time, talent, and financial contributions.

Philanthropy awards presented at Gratitude Gala

Interim President Aondover Tarhule presents Kay Wilson ’63 with the Innovation in Philanthropy Award, which recognizes a donor who demonstrates creativity in their philanthropic efforts.

Philanthropy awards presented at Gratitude Gala

Interim President Aondover Tarhule presents Drs. Iris and Carson Varner with the Above and Beyond Philanthropist Award, which recognizes an Illinois State University faculty or staff member who, in their philanthropic support of Illinois State, has gone above and beyond their professional role at the University to have an even greater impact.
Ruby Garey stands alongside the Joides Resolution, a blue ship

Drilling into Earth history: Geology major experiences core sampling science on Mediterranean voyage

Sophomore geology major Ruby Garey was one of 15 undergraduates from across the country selected to learn aboard the Joides Resolution, on a 10-day voyage from Heraklion, Greece, to Tarragona, Spain.
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April Anderson-Zorn shares stories of history-making women

In the latest episode of Redbird Buzz, University Archivist April Anderson-Zorn shares information and stories about three influential women from Illinois State’s past.
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A shot at history: Illinois State Women’s Ice Hockey Club skates through inaugural season

Four years ago, sophomore middle school education major Makenna Spearman picked up a hockey stick for the first time. Now she is the president of Illinois State’s new Women’s Ice Hockey Club.
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Five questions with Rose Marshack, professor, indie rock bassist, and author of “Play Like a Man: My Life in Poster Children”

Rose Marshack, director and professor of Creative Technologies, chronicles her experience “rocking while female” in a new book, “Play Like a Man: My Life in Poster Children.”
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Adaptapalooza promotes inclusion and awareness of adaptive recreation

Wheelchair basketball along with seated volleyball, hand cycling, a virtual reality experience, and adaptive climbing were all part of Illinois State University’s Adaptapalooza 2023.