Illinois State readers were asked in the November 2014 issue to answer the same set of questions about their time on campus. The response was overwhelming, allowing for a snapshot of specific eras.
Category: Sidebars
FCS alum Victor Lee has designs for a bright future
Victor Lee exemplifies the excellence of ISU’s Department of Family and Consumer Sciences today. He completed rigorous courses and real-world projects that prepared him for a national win.
Rules for one-room schoolhouse teachers
A look at some of the strict rules facing one-room schoolhouse teachers in two different eras:
One-room reflections: Those who taught
A look at some additional reflections about life in one-room schoolhouses, from the educators themselves.
One-room reflections: Those who attended
A look at some additional reflections about life in one-room schoolhouses, from those who attended as students.
Stem cells: From controversy to optimism
While stem cells were once a charged topic, issues over their use have cooled. The public is beginning to accept the possibilities the medical technology has to offer.
Master’s program gives grads leg up in oil, gas jobs
This isn’t Texas, but Illinois State’s hydrogeology master’s program still provides graduates with a unique skill set that helps them stand out in oil and gas jobs, according to several alumni.
Insight from a manager’s perspective
Most journalists live under the threat of layoffs and cuts. Alum Jim Kirk is one of those doing the cutting. The Vidette alum and Chicago newspaper veteran was named senior vice president and editor-in-chief of the Chicago Sun-Times in 2012.
Illinois State’s sport management program shines
A job in sports can be a great gig—if you can find one. Illinois State’s sport management program has a great track record of training students to do just that. The Department of Kinesiology and Recreation’s 33-hour graduate sequence has existed in its present form for about 10 years. Here’s how Illinois State’s program stands out
First lady proudly partnered with the president
Linda Bowman’s ability to find joy in completing endless commitments stems from her unique understanding of Al’s strengths and an appreciation for his work on behalf of the University, which brought them together.