Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule and the College of Applied Science and Technology cordially invite you to the Vertical Farm at Illinois State University Ribbon Cutting Ceremony taking place at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Vertical Farm located adjacent to the Office of Sustainability at 305 N. School St., Normal.Free parking will be available in the Bone Student Center pay lot.If you need a special accommodation to participate, please contact Rachel Caracci at (309) 438-8790 or rrcarac@IllinoisState.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.The Vertical Farm is a collaborative effort with the College of Applied Science and Technology, the Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Sustainability.

Are you lost if your exam doesn’t come with an Opscan sheet? Do you shudder at the thought of your professors’ essay questions? Come to this workshop to gain skills to help you ace your next essay test. You’ll learn how to read test questions, organize your thoughts, and work efficiently under stress. Call the Visor Center at 309-438-7100 or stop by to sign up!

For additional information contact Dr. Kim Risinger (309) 438-8100

Experience the Studio Art BFA Solo Show exhibition(s) by our graduating Studio Art BFA students at the Student Art Gallery located in Julian Hall at Illinois State University. Free and open to the public during gallery hours. Gallery information and hours are available online: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/events-activities/student-art-gallery/For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office.*Exhibition Reception: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. in the gallery.*Reception date/time may be subject to change without notice.

March 25, April 1, 8, 15 (Tuesdays) 9:30-11:30 a.m.Attend in person at ISU’s Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St., Normal            ORWatch Online via ZoomFEES:$35 for Senior Professional members (includes all four sessions)$45 for non-members (includes all four sessions)For in-person participation, pricing is per person.For Zoom participation, pricing is one registration per household.Price includes:Four 2-hour sessions (one Academy of Seniors class).$15 single-session option available for in-person attendance (pay at door).Register online at seniorprofessionals.illinoisstate.edu or call (309) 438-2160.Zoom participants will receive a Zoom link a week prior to the start of the class(es) and again on the day of each session.Class DescriptionJazz has a long history of being music of the people and the soundtrack for a social justice movement. This class will touch on some pivotal pieces and musicians who have taken a claim in the movement, which in recent years has grown in volume, intensity, and urgency.Artists will include:-Nina Simone and “Mississippi Goddamn”-Art Blakey and “Lift Every Voice and Sing”-Charles Mingus and “Fables of Faubus”-Jon Baptiste and “We Are”Jenelle Orcherton, Artistic Director/ Founder, Champaign-Urbana Jazz Festival

This virtual career fair connects Redbirds with employers able to hire candidates with temporary work authorization (OPT/CPT) and/or sponsor a H-1B visa for the right candidate. All students are invited to attend, but it will be most helpful for international students seeking employment in the United States.Employer registrationEmployer registration is free, but employers must register for the Career Fair for International Students to participate. Be sure to check out the Employer Resource Guide for Virtual Career Fairs before the event.Want to connect with even more candidates? Consider attending our Spring Internship Fair. Spring Career Fair or attending our other career events.StudentsCheck out the list of employers attending the Career Fair for International Students 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 studentsConstruct 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, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn for fair updates and other helpful tips.Access the fairStudents and registered employers must access the fair by logging into the Career Fair for International Students on Hire-A-Redbird. If you have any problems accessing the fair after logging in, contact us at https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/91950514615.Special accommodationsIf you need special accommodations to participate, contact Career Services. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.