Founding Celebration

Thursday, February 16

10:00 a.m.
The Founding Celebration Bell Ringing Ceremony
Prairie Room, Bone Student Center

Celebrate Illinois State University at the Founding Celebration Bell Ringing Ceremony! The ceremony will be open to the public.

To nominate a bell ringer, please submit the following form here. The nomination deadline is Monday, January 30, 2023.

Please note: Space is limited this year.

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

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Buffet
12:15 p.m. Program

All current Faculty, Administrative/Professional (A/P), and Civil Service employees are invited to an event celebrating your service to Illinois State University

Faculty/Staff I.D. must be provided.

*Please note: The luncheon is for all current ISU faculty, Administrative/Professional (A/P), and Civil Service employees and does not include students and/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.