Tom Emery
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This month in history: Dolly Parton dazzled at Illinois State University performance (opens the original)
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From a memorable campus performance by the late Dolly Parton to the impactful career of the University’s first student, Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history. On this date in 1860, Enoch Gastman began his remarkable 47-year educational career. Many recognize Gastman as Illinois State’s first student, but few know much about the rest of his life. Gastman spent his entire career in Decatur as teacher, high school principal, and school superintendent, becoming a revered
This month in Illinois State University history: August (opens the original)
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From the multi-sport accomplishments of a prominent left-handed Redbird to the contentious decision to change the University’s name, Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history. Today is Sisters’ Day, a time for people to celebrate the special siblings in their lives. At Illinois State, three sisters from the Spofford family each married a prominent figure in the early history of the University. The girls were part of a family with four sisters and one brother from Massach
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