ILLINOIS STATE E-LUMNI NEWS - Volume 2, No. 6
May 14, 2003
SPECIAL FEATURE: PRESENTING THE NEW WEB SITE! AN ALL-NEW DESIGN
We are extremely happy to invite all alumni to visit the all-new-and- improved Alumni Web site:
http://www.IllinoisState.edu/alumni
The site has been thoroughly upgraded in appearance, speed, navigability, and service features. Spend some time surfing -- we think you'll be pleased!
UPDATE YOUR PROFILE NOW
Very importantly, you should plan on registering for the site to shape the "alumni profile" you want others to see in the Online Directory! If you registered previously, please go back soon to update your profile.
In the upgraded Online Directory, you can upload a photo, specify which personal information -- if any -- you want to show in your record, and search for friends much more smoothly than in the previous directory version. We're sure you'll enjoy it!
First time users: The alumni magazine is scheduled to be mailed at almost the same time as this message was sent. If you have your magazine label in front of you, you can speed up your registration process dramatically. For an explanation, see the "Questions?" link on the main Web page.
REGISTER FOR EVENTS ONLINE
One of the nifty new features of the site is online event registration.
If you are interested in attending the events listed in the Events Calendar, many of them can be registered and paid for by clicking a link to a secure online registration process.
ILLINOIS STATE'S COLLEGES FARE WELL IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKINGS (Story by ISU Media Relations)
Good news! Illinois State University's Colleges of Education, Fine Arts, and Nursing were all recognized in the latest publication of collegiate rankings by U.S. News & World Report, "America's Best Graduate Schools 2004." For details, see http://www.mediarelations.ilstu.edu/news_releases/0203/Apr/usnewsreport.asp
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FREEZES TUITION AND FEES FOR RETURNING STUDENTS (Story by ISU Media Relations)
At their May 9 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to freeze academic year 2003-2004 tuition and fees for students who attended the University this year. The freeze will be accompanied by a 9.9 percent tuition and fee increase for new Illinois State students. Under the plan, tuition and fees for continuing full-time students will total $4,857 for the 2003-2004 academic year. The cost for new students will be $5,340.
See the complete story, including a full chart of tuition costs, at http://www.mediarelations.ilstu.edu/news_releases/0203/May/bottuitionfreeze.asp
JOIN FELLOW ALUMNI FOR CUBS VS. WHITE SOX
If you can be in Chicago on Sunday, June 22nd, you're invited to join your fellow alumni for the Third Annual Chicagoland Alumni Cubs Outing.
This year we're catching the cross-town rivalry with the White Sox at Wrigley Field. The pre-game party begins at 11:30 a.m. at The Cubby Bear; first pitch is 1:15 p.m. Cost is $27 per person.
Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. CDT Thursday, May 15th, first-come, first- served, and are limited to four per alum. Register by calling the Chicago alumni office at (312) 251-3500. Don't delay - this event will sell out fast!
ALUMNI NIGHT AT THE ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
All alumni are also invited to lovely Ewing Manor and the Theatre at Ewing on Saturday, June 28th when the entire theatre is reserved for alumni and their guests for the performance of "As You Like It." If you've never experienced the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, this is the perfect opportunity! Not only will you see one of Shakespeare's most beloved romantic comedies, you'll also get the "inside scoop" from Festival personnel, including a backstage tour and a photo op with some of the actors!
Seats are $20, $23, or $28. A delicious summer buffet dinner is also available for $15.50. Reservation deadline is June 13.
ALUMNI COLLEGE IN KINSALE, IRELAND
If you'd rather go somewhere farther away than Bloomington and Chicago, Illinois, this summer, we offer the option of an Alumni College in quaint and charming Kinsale, Ireland in August! Join fellow alumni to explore and learn (and eat and drink!) on this all-inclusive tour of the "gourmet capital" of Ireland, provided by the Alumni Association in conjunction with one of the best tour companies around. For details, see http://www.IllinoisState.edu/alumni/travel.shtml.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Details on alumni events can be found on our Events Calendar Web page.
