Join WGSS for “Rural Perspectives on Design,” a multimedia exhibition curated and designed by an ISU anthropology and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies graduate student, Sierra Mack-Erb. This exhibit is on display at the Rachel Cooper Art Gallery, located on the second floor of Rachel Cooper Hall, and is free and open to the public. The exhibition is available to view Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.This multimedia research exhibit draws from a Citizen’s Institute on Rural Design national participant study and focuses on rural communities across the country that are working to develop revitalization plans. This interactive display serves to share Mack-Erb’s academic work with community members and spark imagination about rural revitalization.The exhibit, which includes photos, oral histories, and visualizations from Mack-Erb’s master’s thesis, highlights the importance of providing support to disinvested rural communities. It will be on display through April 30 in Rachel Cooper Hall, Room 237, located at 275 S. University Street, Normal.Exhibition Reception: Friday, March 21, 2025, from 4–5:30 p.m. in the gallery. Refreshments provided.For questions or accommodations, please contact the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at wgstudies@IllinoisState.edu.

Volunteers will help remove litter contaminating the ISU Farm. Check-in time is at 9:45 a.m. in the Office of Sustainability (305 N. School St.) parking lot.Transportation will be provided via connect transit to anyone who needs it. Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. to avoid missing the bus. Lunch is also provided.You must complete this waiver of liability through the Ecology Action Center to be fully registered to volunteer (scroll down and select “Bring it Back to Normal Clean Up Day at the ISU Farm: April 5 then hit apply).

Event Description:Experience Ewing Manor’s rich history by participating in its annual architecture tour on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tour costs $25 per person. You may choose between four tour times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Space is limited to 12 people per tour. Payment will be taken at the door the day of the tour.The tour allows guests to see the unique architectural features of Bloomington’s only “castle.” Guides will walk you through all 44 rooms, providing you with interesting information and facts about the structure of the Channel-normal style house that was completed in 1929.The tour requires walking and the ability to use stairs and lasts approximately 2 ½ hours. Ewing.Contact Ewing Manor (309) 438-6333 or email ewing@illinoisstate.edu to reserve a spot. Parking is across the street at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Student recital

Student recital

Student recital

Student recital

Join us for an exciting night highlighting creativity and celebrating fashion on April 5, 2025, in the Brown Ballroom at Illinois State University. Mocktail hour begins at 5 p.m. and the show will begin promptly at 6 p.m.In addition to the runway fashion show, the event will also incorporate performances by students and other RSOs from across campus. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in your finest camp, 80s prom attire, favorite costume, or relive your wilding undergrad weekend nights out. General admission tickets are $15 and can be ordered online. Follow the show on Instagram to learn more.

Student Recital

Come and experience opera’s most memorable melodies! Joining Civic Chorale are Illinois State School of Music alumni tenor Macauley Allen, soprano Tracy M. Koch, baritone Matthew Mancillas, mezzo soprano Sidney Megeff, soprano Kristyn Szwajka, and current ISU students Olivia Schickel and Julia Smitendorf! Accompanied by the phenomenal Dr. Dennis Gotkowski on the piano, lose yourself in the stories of Carmen, La traviata, Madama Butterfly, The Merry Widow, The Pirates of Penzance, The Tales of Hoffmann, Aïda and Turandot as they come to life on the operatic stage!For additional information contact Professor John Koch (309) 438-2472To purchase tickets

Student recital