The Founding Celebration

Thursday, February 20

10 a.m.
"The Founding" Celebration Old Main Bell Ringing Ceremony
Prairie Room, Bone Student Center

Nominate a bell ringer here. The nomination deadline is Monday, January 27, 2025.

The ceremony will be open to the public.

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
"The Founding" Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon & Awards Ceremony
Circus Room and Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Buffet
You must RSVP by Thursday, February 6, 2025, by submitting the registration form

12:15 p.m. Program
President Aondover Tarhule and Dr. Roos Tarhule, along with University Vice Presidents, invite current faculty, and Administrative/Professional (A/P) and Civil Service employees to an event celebrating their service to Illinois State University.

Faculty/Staff I.D. must be presented as it will be swiped.

Please note: The luncheon is for current Illinois State faculty, and Administrative/Professional (A/P) and Civil Service employees and does not include students or graduate assistants.

Awards to be presented at the luncheon include: Outstanding University Service Award, Service Initiative Awards, David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award, Environmental Stewardship Award, CS Distinguished Service Awards, A/P Distinguished Service Awards, A/P Emerging Leader Awards, CS and A/P Esprit de Corps, TEAM Excellence, and Stan and Sandy Rives Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award.

Alumni Employee Medallions Did you know over 1,500 Redbird alumni work at Illinois State? To honor the pride and dedication of alumni on campus, ISU Alumni Engagement has created a special medallion. If you are an Alumni Employee, be sure to stop by the alumni table to pick up your medallion at the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon.

For colleagues celebrating a milestone year of service – Medallions will be mailed out prior to the Founding Celebration.

If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in these events, please contact Presidential and Trustee Events at (309) 438-8790 or UniversityEvents@IllinoisState.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.