The event aims to support undergraduate STEM students in overcoming feelings of self-doubt and isolation, particularly after receiving midterm grades. By fostering a sense of belonging and boosting confidence, we seek to equip students with strategies to manage imposter syndrome throughout their academic journey. ISU faculty will offer valuable insights, inspiring students, and providing the tools necessary for academic and personal success.

Class is now in session! This workshop will set you up for success in your new courses by explaining the uses and benefits of your syllabus. Learn how to utilize syllabus content to your advantage. Call 309-438-7100 or stop by the Visor Center to sign up!

Join us for a casual performance from ISU’s Jazz Combo I. Admission is FREE!

You’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!*Note: this workshop will take place online via Zoom.

Storyshare is a series of monthly storytelling events where members of the community share short, 5-minute true stories about their own lives.It’s a relaxed, non-judgmental, and snack-filled environment for sharing your own story, listening to others, and getting to know some folks you’ve never met before.

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!