Step up to the plate, Redbirds! Baseball season is in full swing, so get ready to head to Truist Field for a fun-filled night with the Charlotte Area Alumni Network. Join us on July 18 when the Charlotte Knights take on the Durham Bulls. Dust off those ISU memories, snag some fresh Redbird swag, and round off the night with a fireworks show.Tickets are $15 per person and include a $5 concession voucher. Register online by June 26 or call Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586.Don’t forget you can connect with fellow area Redbirds by joining the Charlotte Area Alumni Network LinkedIn group.

Join the network for coffee and conversation before exploring the Eastern Market together. Redbirds will begin at Anthology Coffee for morning fuel (check out their unique menu before you come) before heading out to check out a mix of local vendors and charity-focused booths at the popular experience. After we explore and snag our unique finds, we will meet for lunch!10 a.m., coffee at Anthology Coffee, 1948 Division Street, Detroit11 a.m., explore the marketDress in your ISU gear and bring the family for a fun morning together. Please RSVP by July 11 online or call Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586.Connect with fellow Redbirds and stay updated on local events by joining the Detroit Area Alumni Network Facebook group. 

Tour historic Ewing Manor, the Channel-Norman-style residence was home to many of Hazle Buck Ewing’s efforts to support the causes of education, women’s suffrage, and world peace.The manor is a concrete structure with many unique features including a 3-story spiral staircase and concrete ceilings. The manor is only 20 feet wide to capture the cross breezes for cooling the home. The local architect Phil Hooten was hired to design this Channel-Normal style residence. This was an architectural style favored by the affluent during the post-Victorian period. Phil Hooten’s design reflects Hazle Buck Ewing’s naturalistic tastes and views. Donated to Illinois State University Foundation upon Mrs. Ewing’s death in 1969, Ewing Cultural Center is now home to the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and the Genevieve Green Gardens.Trained docents will be available to assist visitors through the four floors of the manor. Tours are without charge, but a $5 donation is suggested for the restoration of the manor. The last tour starts at 5:15 p.m.