The Illinois State University Alumni Association believes in lifelong learning and career development even after graduation. Take advantage of these free webinars and live streams as they fit into everyday life to continue to learn and grow together as Redbirds. Be sure to register in advance to gain access to the webinar.Navigating a career change can often feel overwhelming, especially when trying to determine Rejection is an inevitable aspect of professional life, often perceived as a barrier to success. However, what if you could transform every rejection into a stepping stone towards your career goals? Join LaPora Lindsey, author of Bottom of the Food Chain, for an empowering webinar designed to change your perception of rejection from a discouraging setback to a valuable growth opportunity. In this insightful webinar, she will delve into practical strategies for evaluating and learning from rejection. You’ll learn how to separate rejection from your personal identity, viewing it instead as a valuable feedback mechanism. LaPora will guide you through practical techniques for analyzing various types of rejection and crafting responses that enhance your career strategy. Additionally, you will focus on developing self-awareness to ensure that your future career choices align well with both your personal and professional goals.

Join the CSPA program for our virtual summer discussion featuring alums of the Educational Administration & Foundations department, Dr. Tim Holbrook and Dr. Joseph Thomas!While it is well known that the field of student affairs has a high turnover rate particularly for entry-level professionals, it is important to understand the reasons that people stay in the field. Join us for a discussion with Dr. Holbrook and Dr. Thomas on factors that contribute to the retention of student affairs professionals. As higher education grapples with a multitude of contemporary challenges, it is critical to bridge the gap between graduate programs and practitioners to grow the student affairs workforce pipeline. Our featured experts will share findings from their own research and implications for professional practice.The discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23 from 12-1 p.m. (CST). Register here to join us for this free event. For more information, contact Dr. Marci Rockey at mmrocke@ilstu.edu.

The Lake County Action Team meets every fourth Friday of the month at 9 A.M.Meeting type: ZoomCommunity co-leader: Sandra Shultz.Contact Phil Biage if you have any questions.