It's never too early to start planning for the Campus Decorating Contest!
Faculty & Staff Highlights
Homecoming is a campus-wide celebration, complete with special opportunities and events for faculty and staff. Whether you wish to attend events with your family, want to organize a group of colleagues, or participate as a unit/department, there is something just for you. Check the links below for more details.
Campus Decorating Contest
Campus departments are encouraged to participate in this annual contest sponsored by the Alumni Association. Entry applications are available online.
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon
President Bowman cordially invites all faculty and staff members to join him for lunch in the Brown Ballroom in the Bone Student Center. Please save the date of October 16. Registration will open later this summer.
Faculty & Staff Events
Monday, October 13
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., BBC Activity Room
“Give the Red” Blood Drive sponsored by Faculty/Staff Wellness & Peer Educators
Make an appointment online at www.givebloodgivelife.org or call 438-8845.
Tuesday, October 14
6:30 p.m., Hancock Stadium
Friendly competition and fun games
Put together a team of colleagues and compete against other campus and student teams. Contact the University Program Board at 438-8814 or RedbirdSpirit@ilstu.edu for registration information.
Thursday, October 16
11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m, Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center
FREE Homecoming Appreciation Luncheon for Faculty and Staff
Serving lines open during these times; come and go as your schedule allows. A program will begin at 12 noon. Pre-registration is required.
4:30 p.m, Meet in the front of Hovey Hall
Walking Tour of Uptown Normal
This guided tour will feature changes underway and plans for the future. The tour lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Friday, October 17
All Day -- Uptown Normal and Downtown Bloomington businesses
Redbird Walk
Homecoming weekend is the perfect opportunity to enjoy great discounts at your favorite restaurants and stores. Please visit www.alumni.ilstu.edu/redbirdwalk for a complete listing of discounts at participating businesses.
Noon - 7 p.m., Bone Student Center
Homecoming InfoCentre
Noon - 2 p.m., Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center
Homecoming Luncheon
$10 per person; Advance registration required and will open later this summer.
6 - 8 p.m., Milner Library, Main Floor
Opening Reception for Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America
National Endowment for Humanities Traveling Exhibit
No charge or advance registration required.
7 p.m., Redbird Arena
Hoopfest
A fun filled non-stop evening that includes the first look at the 2008 Men's and Women's basketball teams, 3-point and slam dunk contests, scrimmages, and other special surprises. Admission is free.
8 p.m., Concert Hall, Center for Performing Arts
Prism Concert
For ticket information, contact the CPA Box Office at 438-8321.
8:15 p.m., North Entrance of Redbird Arena
Bonfire/Pep Rally/Fireworks
No charge or advance registration required.
Saturday, October 18
All Day -- Uptown Normal and Downtown Bloomington businesses
Redbird Walk
Homecoming weekend is the perfect opportunity to enjoy great discounts at your favorite restaurants and stores. Please visit www.alumni.ilstu.edu/redbirdwalk for a complete listing of discounts at participating businesses.
7 a.m.
Town and Gown 5K Run
Visit www.alumni.ilstu.edu/run for more information and to register.
7:30 - 11:30 a.m., Bone Student Center
Homecoming InfoCentre
Stop by before or after parade step off for refreshments and to catch up with your Illinois State colleagues, alumni and fans.
9 a.m., Corner of College Ave. and University Street
Homecoming Parade Step Off
11 a.m., Parking Lots and Redbird Tent Zone
Pre-game Tailgating
11 a.m., Redbird Tent Zone
Spread the Red Tailgate Tent
Hosted by Alumni Association and open to all faculty, staff, students, and retirees. Snacks and beverages provided; cash bar available.
2 p.m., Hancock Stadium
Redbird Football vs. Missouri State
For tickets, call (309) 438-8000 or visit GoRedbirds.com.
7 - 10 p.m., Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main
Alumni Center Unveiling...A Red Carpet Event
Advance registration required.
Sunday, October 19
1 p.m., Adelaide Street Soccer Field
Women's Soccer vs. Indiana State
Tickets available at the field.
