In your role as a faculty or staff member, students may turn to you for support, advice, or encouragement, often because they see you as a trusted presence. Let’s Talk is a consultation space designed to support you in those moments. Whether you’re concerned about a specific student, navigating a classroom dynamic, or simply unsure of what resources are available, this session offers a space to connect with Student Counseling Services staff, ask questions, and collaborate with colleagues.Registration is required.

AJ Westley’s “Looking at Men” exhibit at the Rachel Cooper Art Gallery opens September 29th, featuring portraits and mixed media pieces. Westley is from Washington, IL and is an Illinois State senior studying fine arts and art history.Westley explores a masculinity that is positioned in a perceived place of crisis—a state where the aging body is at odds with cultural ideals and conventions that have informed these individuals’ self-views up until the moment where the body begins to “fail.” He attempts to probe at this psychological mismatch by exploring the ways in which older men experience this gender tension, the things they do in response to it, and the social and political consequences. The deconstructed and rebuilt suit jackets in his artwork stand in as a physical metaphor for an internal reshaping of one’s lifeworld that must occur in this perceived crisis of masculinity.The exhibition is free and open to the public from September 29, 2026, to January 15, 2027, Monday through Friday during gallery hours, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The artist reception is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.If you need accommodations to attend the exhibition, please contact the WGSS Program at wgstudies@ilstu.edu.

Launch your future at the Fall Internship and Career Fair! Meet employers who are actively recruiting Redbirds for internships and full-time positions, explore career paths, and make connections that can shape what’s next. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next big step, this is your chance to stand out, gain insight, and move confidently toward your career goals.Employer registrationRegister for the Fall Internship and Career Fair.Want to connect with even more candidates? Consider attending our other career events.StudentsCheck out the list of employers attending the Internship and Career Fair and select those you most want to meet. Be sure to visit their website to learn more about them and their open positions.Fair preparation tips for studentsDiscover how to prepare for a career fair by visiting the Career Resource Guide.Construct an effective resume. Then, connect with Career Services during drop-in hours for feedback.Connect with your career advisor for help on how to describe yourself and answer other common employer questions.Attend Navigating Career Fairs for useful tips from employers to help you be prepared and confident when participating in the career fair.Join Career Services on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for fair updates and other helpful tips.Headshot photosCareer Services is pleased to once again offer free headshot photos during the fair. Your photo will be sent directly to the email address you entered into the photo system. It will be sent from noreply@email.fotoshare.co. the same day. Be sure to check your junk/spam inbox as it may be sent to that location. Please note that Career Services does not maintain any of the photos.Special accommodationsIf you need special accommodations to participate, contact Career Services. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.