Thursday, April 24, 2025
- All day“Rural Perspectives on Design” ExhibitionJoin 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.
- 11:00 AM1hDrop-in Spanish Tutoring (SPA 111 / 112 / 115 / 116)Drop-in to get free assistance on Spanish courses SPA 111/112/115/116 or to discuss study techniques! Contact the Visor Center at 309-438-7100 for more information! When: Tuesdays 11am-1pm & Thursdays 11am-1pm Where: Dr. Julia N. Visor Academic Center (basement of HewMann) Tutor: A current ISU student who has previously completed this courseHosted by: University College/Julia N. Visor Academic CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10942614
- 12:00 PM1hFree Lunch & Large GroupJoin us for a free lunch and life group every Thursday 12pm! We'll be living life together. All are welcome!Hosted by: University Bible FellowshipAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11080621
- 12:30 PM45mInternational Students: You are invited to the weekly "How Do I?" Writing & Study-Skills WorkshopsWill you be writing a research paper or group project this semester? Every week, we answer your questions and offer tips on developing, researching, writing, and presenting research papers and projects. See this week’s topic below. Come to the in-person workshop on Thursdays in Fell Hall 2012 from 12:15 to 1:15 pm OR On Fridays over Zoom from 10:00 to 10:45 amRegistration forTHURSDAY IN-PERSON & FRIDAY ZOOM(12:30-1:15 pm) (10:00-10:45 am)https://forms.office.com/r/DEu56p9PL3 Friday Zoom Link:https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/81002452518Dates Workshop TopicsFeb. 6/7How do I narrow a topic into a thesis or research questions?Feb. 13/14How do I identify reliable sources for my research paper?Feb. 20/21How do I read and analyze research articles?Feb. 27/28How do I create an annotated bibliography (summary, analysis, response)?March 6/7How do I summarize, paraphrase, & quote correctly & avoid plagiarism? SPRING BREAK WEEKMarch 20/21How do my team and I succeed in completing group projects?March 27/28How do I write a useful and effective outline?April 3/4How do I format an APA-style paper?April 10/11How do I write a strong literature review?April 17/18How do I polish my draft using editing and proofreading strategies?April 24/25How do I plan and prepare for final exams and projects?April 28+Individual Appointments in Study Corner Before Exam Week Hosted by: Office of International EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11009389
- 3:00 PM1hSuccess Looks Like MeConnect virtually with alumni and discover how they successfully transitioned from college to career. Learn about their campus involvement, internships, and the practical experiences they participated in during college. Discover their career paths and how they landed their first job after graduation, and the ongoing educational and professional development they pursue today. Ask questions using a question and answer box. Access the session Access the session via Zoom. Link coming soon. This program is coordinated by the Career Services Cultural Career Network. Special accommodations If you need special accommodations in order to participate, contact Career Services at (309) 438-2200.Hosted by: Career ServicesOnline Location: https://careerservices.illinoisstate.edu/events/Additional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10692186
- 4:00 PM1hDrop-in Calculus I Tutoring (MAT 145)Drop-in to get free assistance on Calculus I (MAT 145) or to discuss study techniques! Contact the Visor Center at 309-438-7100 for more information! When: Tues 7-9pm / Weds 4-6pm / Thurs 4-6pm / Frids 11am-12pm Where: Dr. Julia N. Visor Academic Center (basement of HewMann) Tutor: A current ISU student who has previously completed this courseHosted by: University College/Julia N. Visor Academic CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10939860
- 4:00 PM1hDrop-in Calculus II Tutoring (MAT 146)Drop-in to get free assistance on Calculus II (MAT 146) or to discuss study techniques! Contact the Visor Center at 309-438-7100 for more information! When: Tues 7-9pm & Thurs 4-6pm Where: Dr. Julia N. Visor Academic Center (basement of HewMann) Tutor: A current ISU student who has previously completed this courseHosted by: University College/Julia N. Visor Academic CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10942066
- 4:00 PM2h“Overcoming Test Anxiety” WorkshopYou’ve studied for the exams, you know your materials, you even tutored your roommates but you got to the exam hall and you just blanked out. You could not remember anything!! Test Anxiety is common to many students. While everyone feels some degree of anxiety during tests or exams, it becomes an issue when anxiety makes you feel anxious, ill, or develop brain freeze during an exam or test. This interactive workshop will explore the issue of anxiety from the students’ perspectives, what it is, and how to overcome it. 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/10783336
- 5:00 PM1hContent Test/ILTS Online Workshop Series- Test Taking AnxietyUnderstand how the body responds to stress and learn practices for managing the anxiety that is evoked in high stress situations. This series will teach participants how to employ strategies for studying and taking their content test. Each workshop builds upon the next, but students are welcome to join at any date. There is an in-person option or a zoom option at differing times. If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this program/event, please contact (Dr. Becky Beucher, COE) at (rlbeuch@ilstu.edu). Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. Workshop Series: 3/27 - Navigating Your Resources 4/3 - Time Management and Study Skills 4/10 - ILTS Vocab Vault 4/17 - Reading the Test Questions 4/24 - Test Taking Anxiety Hosted by: Efaw Center for Educator ExcellenceOnline Location: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/5236036600Additional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10785110
- 5:00 PM1hGeneral MeetingCome join SERC this week for a safe space to learn about rape culture and its significance in our lives. We are actively educating ourselves and the community about topics in rape culture that are present in many parts of our society. We aim to create a culture of consent while advocating students to feel safe, heard, and seen. Hosted by: Health Promotion and Wellness, Students Ending Rape CultureAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10935259
- 6:00 PM1h“Procrastination Domination” WorkshopDo you find yourself putting things off to the very last possible second? Are you often scrambling to turn in quality work because you waited too long to start? Don’t know how to break your bad procrastination habits? Learn some strategies to help you prioritize, motivate yourself, and dominate procrastination! 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/10783388
- 7:00 PM1h“Study Skills and Test Taking” Workshop (Online)*Multiple-choice, essay, true/false, or short answer? This interactive workshop is designed to discuss strategies for creating your own study tools to prepare before your test, during a test, and how to respond after a test. Call 309-438-7100 or stop by the Visor Center to sign up! *Note: this workshop will take place online via Zoom; call the Visor Center at 309-438-7100 to register and receive Zoom LinkHosted by: University College/Julia N. Visor Academic CenterAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10783262
- 7:30 PM1h 30mCollaborative Piano RecitalSchool of Music Collaborative Pianists perform a variety of repertoire with vocal and instrumental partnersHosted by: School of Music, Wonsook Kim College of Fine ArtsAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10838558
- 7:30 PM2h 30mSpring 2025 Dance Concert - IntermixThis semester's dance concert will feature choreography from Lana Werner-Powell, Darby Wilde, Gregory Merriman, Jacob Henna, and guest artist Paula Sousa. Get your tickets here: https://illinoisstatefinearts.evenue.net/events/ARTSSOTD5Hosted by: School of Theatre and Dance, Wonsook Kim College of Fine ArtsAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10892344