This workshop will help you create a schedule that works for YOU. Find when you work best, what your biggest challenges to time management are and how to prioritize. This workshop will also help you make SMART goals, learn the difference between long-term and short-term planning, and let you see that big picture. Call 309-438-7100 or stop by the Visor Center to sign up!

This new Homecoming kickoff concept is heading to Uptown to combine two of our favorite events into one location. Watch the trees light at dusk in Illinois State red and white with the help of President Tarhule and Mayor Koos!Games, giveaway, entertainment, and Redbird pride all included. First 500 ISU students to show a student ID will also receive a free Homecoming t-shirt.

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!

Being able to communicate effectively with your professor both in and out of class can significantly impact your learning, and ultimately your success. This interactive workshop will give you opportunities to ask questions and get tips on building a professional network. Call 309-438-7100 or stop by the Visor Center to sign up!

Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the Month, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.Voluntary Action Center Community Outreach Office 1950 East DeKalb Ave. Sycamore, IL 60178 

September 3, 10, 17, 24 (Tuesdays) 9:30-11:30 a.m.Attend in person at ISU’s Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St., Normal            ORWatch Online via ZoomFEES:$35 for Senior Professional members (includes all four sessions)$45 for non-members (includes all four sessions)For in-person participation, pricing is per person.For Zoom participation, pricing is one registration per household.Price includes:Four 2-hour sessions (one Academy of Seniors class).$15 single-session option available for in-person attendance (pay at door).Register online at seniorprofessionals.illinoisstate.edu or call (309) 438-2160.Zoom participants will receive a Zoom link a week prior to the start of the class(es) and again on the day of each session.Class DescriptionIn the 17th century, few scientific debates reached the fever pitch of debates around heliocentricity. Galileo Gallilei and his trials with the Catholic Church became the centerpiece of this intellectual battle. The communications between scientists, church officials, and aristocracy were riddled with scandal, corruption, and secrets.Historians now refer to this episode as the Galileo Affair. During these four lectures, Nathan Kapoor will explore the events, both real and imagined, of the affair and reflect on their historical significance and resonance.Nathan Kapoor, Assistant Professor of History, Illinois State University