Illinois State University’s annual Civic Engagement Celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. for light appetizers and the annual Civic Engagement Exhibition. The exhibition will feature poster presentations by faculty, staff, and students sharing civically engaged projects, courses, and research. The formal program will begin at 3 p.m., with the announcement of the winners of the University’s 2025 Civic Engagement Awards. Additional time will be available for the exhibition after the presentations.Hosted by: Center for Civic EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11182611

Note Taking and Textbook Reading discuss strategies on how to take effective notes based on your class environment and how to stay active while reading your textbook. Explore different methods of organizing your notes and deciding what is important to write down. Call 309-438-7100 or stop by the Visor Center to sign up!Hosted by: University College/Julia N. Visor Academic CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10783215

  We have been hearing from faculty, staff, and students that many are feeling uncertain in our current times. To provide meaningful support the Larry and Barbara Efaw Center for Educator Excellence, the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center, and Aspiring Educators Association are collaborating to organize Civic Engagement Day, an opportunity for the COE community to come together and get involved.  The group will learn how they can contact local representatives as private individuals expressing their position on current education-related bills. Resources for how to connect with representatives, talking points, and information on legislation will be available to support all students, faculty, and staff in attendance. For questions, please contact Dr. Becky Beucher rlbeuch@ilstu.edu and Dr. Monica Noraian mcnora2@ilstu.edu. Hosted by: Aspiring Educators Association, Efaw Center for Educator ExcellenceAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11179656

Join the Graduate School to see who our brightest trivia minds are! Do you think your College has the smartest students? Prove it by gathering a team of up to 6 players and competing in our trivia night challenge. Our top teams will receive prize baskets of Graduate School apparel, as well as door prizes to everyone who joins in the fun! Come by for entertainment, prizes, and, of course, free dinner and desserts for attendees. This event will have limited space so RSVPs are highly recommended! Dinner will be served at 5:30 and trivia will start at 6:00 p.m., players who do not RSVP will be let in on a first-come-first-serve basis.Hosted by: Graduate Student Association, Graduate SchoolAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11149076

PRSSA x AWC are collaborating to host an AI panel and discussion!  The first hour will consist of student panelists from the School of Communication answering questions and sharing their thoughts about AI in the Communication workforce. The second hour will be spent in discussion groups. This allows everyone to share their thoughts on AI and discuss opportunities for growth.  All majors are welcome! We encourage positive conversation and open minds as we navigate the topic of AI in the workforce. We hope to see you there! For any questions, please contact Trey Edwards (tedwar3@ilstu.edu) or Meghan Smith (mlsmi16@ilstu.edu). Hosted by: Association for Women in Communications, Public Relations Student Society of AmericaAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11214876

Student recitalHosted by: School of Music, Wonsook Kim College of Fine ArtsAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11010817