Redbird Proud

The Redbird Proud Committee is comprised of community businesses, organizations, and individuals that work in concert with Illinois State University departments to inform, engage, and enrich the Bloomington-Normal community for the benefit of its citizens and the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Illinois State University.

Who's Involved

• Brian Beam, University Marketing and Communications
• Leanna Bordner, Athletics
• Adam Fox, Town of Normal
• Kris Harding, Alumni Engagement
• Rachelle Leuty, Town of Normal
• R.C. McBride, WGLT
• Mike O'Grady, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
• Cathy Oloffson, Town of Normal
• Leah Rainey, Town of Normal
• Elisabeth Reed, Office of Sustainability
• Dani Schroeder, University Marketing and Communications
• Zach Schroeder, Athletics
• Jamie Sennett, Alumni Engagement

Wear Red on Fridays

There’s a simple way for you, your family, friends, and coworkers to show they are Redbird Proud—in fact you may already be doing it. Wear Red on Fridays. This campus tradition is a great way to show your pride in Illinois State as a community member. Encourage others to do the same. Consider making Fridays "Wear Red Day" at your place of business.

Need to gear up? Officially-licensed Illinois State University merchandise is available at retailers throughout Illinois. You can also check out a great online selection from our official partners:

• Illinois State University Official Bookstore
• GoRedbirds.com
• Weibring Golf Club
• Alamo II 

Wear Red on Fridays at your business!

Businesses or organizations with existing sponsorship agreements with Illinois State Athletics or other University units may produce co-branded apparel for use by their employees provided:

• The apparel is produced by a company licensed to produce such products.
• The apparel meets University graphic design standards for products.
• The apparel is for business/group staff or members and their family/friends only and is not made available for resale
• The design is approved by University Marketing Communications (licensed vendors communicate design proofs to UMC as a matter of course during production).

Businesses or organizations which do not have existing sponsorship agreements with Illinois State Athletics or other University units may produce co-branded attire provided:

• Written permission is obtained from both Athletics and University Marketing/Communications. Please contact a Redbird Proud committee member, who will be happy to facilitate your request.
• The apparel is produced by a company licensed to produce such products.
• The apparel meets University graphic design standards for products.
• The apparel is for business/group staff or members and their family/friends only and is not made available for resale
• The design is approved by University Marketing Communications (licensed vendors communicate design proofs to UMC as a matter of course during production).