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“Bradbury by Bradbury” promises a moving theatre experience, Nov. 7-10
“Bradbury by Bradbury” promises a moving theatre experience, Nov. 7-10 amy.jones Wed, 10/16/2019 - 16:04 10.16.2019 Illinois College will present “Bradbury by Bradbury,” a play by acclaimed playwright, Ken Bradbury ’71 H’98, on Nov. 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 9-10 at 2 p.m. in Sibert Theatre. The production, a tribute to the late Bradbury who died in November 2018, is part of the Illinois College Fine Arts Series, which is in its 40th season bringing outstanding performing arts to the Jacksonville area. Bradbury, an IC alumnus, originally wrote the play for Illinois College, where it premiered 20 years ago in November 1999. The moving production features a collection of one-act plays chronicling a journey of faith and representing a cross-section of some of Bradbury’s greatest and most personal work. The cast features area performers who were close associates of Bradbury, including IC alumni Kristin Van Aken Jamison ’99, Leah Lowes Brock ’00, Luke Crawford ’03, Tim Chipman ’01, Squire Prince ’18, Buford Stowers ’03, and current student Willem Kline ’20. Individual tickets for the Illinois College Fine Arts Series are $15, and season tickets, which include all five performances, are available for $60 each. Students of all ages receive free admission. Tickets are available for purchase in advance by phone at 217.245.3046 or at the door. For a complete listing of Fine Arts Series concerts visit www.ic.edu/fas. ABOUT KEN BRADBURY Ken Bradbury taught at Triopia Jr. Sr. High School for 35 years and was the founding director of the Green Pastures Camp for the Performing Arts, which hosted over 400 students each summer for over 30 years. Throughout this life, Bradbury was a prolific playwright. He was awarded the Studs Turkel Humanities Award by the Illinois Arts Council. His works included biographical plays about people like Abraham Lincoln, Robert Earl Hughes, and Vachel Lindsey as well as area histories, which he brought to life by working with local casts intimately acquainted with the area. Bradbury was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts in 1998 and the McGaw Citation for Excellence from Illinois College. Arts
IC hosts kid-friendly evening of Halloween music
IC hosts kid-friendly evening of Halloween music katie.bunner Wed, 10/16/2019 - 09:32 10.16.2019 Master storytellers Mike Anderson ’74, Dan Keding and Bobby Norfolk will present “Tales After Dark” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, on the upper quad of the Illinois College campus. The evening is part of the new Family Night Series, an addition to IC’s longtime Fine Arts Series, which has brought outstanding performing arts to the Jacksonville area for 40 years. Anderson is a Jacksonville native whose combination of music, storytelling and humor has made him a popular performer throughout the Midwest. Keding, of Urbana, and Norfolk, of St. Louis, will join Anderson to present Halloween-themed musical tales in various outdoor locations. Concert attendees will be able to walk between performances on the steps of Tanner Hall, the Steuer Walkway and at the College seal, each lasting about 20 minutes. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets are $5 for adults, children and students are free. Admission is included in the Fine Arts Series season tickets. Tickets are available before the event at IC’s Baxter Hall. A map of the Illinois College campus is located here. Contact the office of Alumni and Development with questions at 217.245.3046. For a complete listing of upcoming concerts, visit the Fine Arts Series page. In the Community
Carpenter to lead IC’s new drumline program
Carpenter to lead IC’s new drumline program amy.jones Tue, 10/15/2019 - 10:44 10.15.2019 Illinois College has announced the creation of a drumline to serve as the primary musical marching ensemble to bring excitement and energy to Illinois College athletic and campus events. The new drumline program gives students the opportunity to join a dynamic spirit band performing regular with pregame and halftime performances at Illinois College athletic events and additional public showings throughout the community. Tyler Carpenter, a Jacksonville native and experienced drumline performer and instructor, has been selected to lead the program. He joined the College in October from his most recent position as percussion director for Skaggs Catholic Center in Draper, Utah. He will focus on recruiting students to develop an energetic, diverse drumline to begin performing in fall 2020. “I am very excited and humbled to have the opportunity to begin the drumline program at Illinois College,” said Carpenter. “It is great to be back in the midwest and I look forward to building a program that not only adds excitement to the already vibrant IC athletic department, but is also a very visible and recognizable ensemble in the community.” Carpenter spent four years performing with the Cleveland Browns Drumline. He is a graduate of Jacksonville High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University and a master’s in music performance from the University of Akron. He brings experience with a comprehensive range of percussive styles to the role, with experience leading several successful drumlines at the high school level and serving as an instructor at the collegiate level. Mike Snyder, director of athletics at IC, said he is excited to work closely with Carpenter as the new director of the IC drumline. “His ideas for engagement with the various athletic programs are exciting and will bring a continued energy to the various venues,” said Snyder. “The partnership between our programs will provide an added layer to both the student and student-athlete experiences at Illinois College.” On Campus
Open house to highlight campus renovations
Open house to highlight campus renovations amy.jones Mon, 10/14/2019 - 10:03 10.14.2019 Crispin Hall and Lincoln Hall will be open for visitors to tour during Homecoming on Saturday, October 26, 3-4 p.m. When students returned to campus to begin classes in August, they found exciting changes waiting for them. Both Lincoln and Crispin Hall were updated over the summer. The HUB in Lincoln Hall now houses several departments on campus including the Campus Writing Center, Career Readiness and Experiential Learning, Center for Academic Excellence, Chesley Health and Wellness Center, the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Religious and Spiritual Life. The receipt of a $2.1 million Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education inspired the update to Lincoln Hall. The grant builds on IC’s hands-on approach to student success in five key areas: scholarships, campus, technology, academic coaching, professional development and the creation of a learning HUB in Lincoln. Built in 1963, Crispin was updated for the first time ever in summer 2019. The Phase I renovations, funded by donors, remodeled the auditorium and foyer. The completion of Phase II of Crispin is a priority of Inspiring Achievement: The Campaign for Illinois College. This work will expand lab and classroom spaces for psychology, mathematics, physics and computer science. These resources are vital for the College to remain competitive in recruiting and retaining talented students. On Campus
IC hosts “Volleyween at Bruner” for all ages
IC hosts “Volleyween at Bruner” for all ages amy.jones Mon, 10/14/2019 - 15:58 10.14.2019 Illinois College invites the public to attend “Volleyween at Bruner” on Friday, Oct. 25, with free activities and trick-or-treating at 6-7 p.m. in the concourse of Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center, followed by IC volleyball at 7 p.m. Costumes are encouraged and pre-game activities include pumpkin decorating, Halloween-themed games and trick-or-treating for all ages. Free snacks and beverages will be provided. At 7 p.m., IC women's volleyball will face Grinnell College in Sherman Gymnasium. Admission to the game is free. The Lady Blues are competing for the top spot in the Midwest Conference and are looking to keep the momentum going leading into the final weekend of conference play. This event is sponsored by the Office of Campus Events and the Illinois College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. For more information, contact Katie Carls, director of business development and campus events, at katie.carls@ic.edu. On Campus

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