Retirement Recognition Reception, April 28, 2025
President Aondover Tarhule will host Faculty, Administrative/Professional, and Civil Service retirees on Monday, April 28, 2025, for the Retirement Recognition Reception.
To receive an invitation, faculty and staff need to complete the Campus Notice of Retirement with Human Resources. Questions about the retirement process can be addressed to Todd Long at tmlong2@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-8841.
Faculty, Administrative/Professional, and Civil Service staff who have already retired or will retire between July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, will receive invitations for the Retirement Recognition Reception at the University Residence.
Any questions regarding the Retirement Recognition event can be directed to Rachel Caracci, Director of Presidential/Trustee and University Event Services, at rrcarac@ilstu.edu or (309) 438-8790.
All retirement-related questions should be directed to Todd Long as indicated above.
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