Illinois State University Media Relations

October 13, 2009

Illinois State to use text messaging to engage fans

Photo of student textingIllinois State University is rolling out a new tech-savvy tool to reach out to alumni, students and fans of the university. Illinois State now has its own SMS short code, 71857, allowing cell phone users to text to stay engaged with the university, enter for chances to win prizes, vote in polls and find out about alumni events happening in their area.

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Fight director researches weaponry and stage combat

Photo of Paul DennhardtFight director Paul Dennhardt conducts painstaking research so audiences might flinch or gasp at an on-stage punch or a fatal swordfight, but will be able to applaud when the actors return to take their bows.

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Reggie Redbird

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