It’s almost over! You need one last effort to finish strong this semester. This workshop will help you develop a successful study strategy for final exams, including how to make the most of your study tools, how to manage stress, where you can study most effectively, etc. Call 309-438-7100 or stop by the Visor Center to sign up!

Join the Phoenix Area Alumni Network for a special Redbird evening at the home of Bob ’67, M.S. ’70, and Suzi Walling (pictured above) in Surprise.Redbirds will enjoy an evening of reminiscing, connecting, food, and fun. Guests will hear university updates from a representative from the ISU Alumni Association too.Cost to attend is $20 and includes appetizers such as sliders, skewers, dessert, select beverages, and more. Register by April 23 online or by calling Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586.

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.What makes certain professionals rise above the rest? Why do some individuals consistently take initiative, solve problems, and inspire those around them, while others struggle to stand out? In her bestselling book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact, renowned leadership coach and researcher Liz Wiseman uncovers the mindset and behaviors that set top performers apart.In every organization, Impact Players are the go-to colleagues—the ones entrusted with critical assignments, who bring energy and innovation to their work, and who elevate the performance of those around them. Managers recognize their immense value and want more of them on their teams, whether they lead from center stage or behind the scenes.Join us for an exclusive conversation with Liz Wiseman as she shares compelling insights from her research with 170 leaders at top organizations like Google, NASA, LinkedIn, and Adobe. Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, Wiseman reveals what the most influential players are doing differently, how small and seemingly insignificant differences in how we think and act can make an enormous impact, and why—with a little coaching—this mindset is available to everyone who wants to contribute at their highest level and do more meaningful work.

Join us for the final session of the International Student Career Series. Meet immigration legal expert and attorney Thomas J. Arkell, from the Dunn Law Firm in Bloomington to learn about life after Optional Practical Training (OPT) and the application procedures, specifically on how to apply for H-1B visas. Time will be allotted for questions. This event was originally to be held on April 23, but rescheduled to April 30.Access this sessionAccess this session via Zoom at https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/83351081325.Other sessions of the International Student Career SeriesStudents can attend any session.January 30 Strategies for Landing a Job in the U.S.February 20 Ace That InterviewMarch 21 Alumni Share How to Get a JobApril 1 GoinGlobalThis series is a joint initiative between Career Services and Office of International Engagement.Special accommodationsIf you need special accommodations to participate, contact Career Services at (309) 438-2200.

 This learning community serves graduate students who are interested in exploring issues related to college teaching, ranging from bread-and-butter pedagogical techniques to strategies for making teaching more equitable, diverse, and inclusive, to classroom management and course organization tips and tricks. This circle is appropriate for any graduate student, whether currently teaching as an instructor of record, serving as a teaching assistant, or considering college teaching as a career path. Discussions are framed around the content of a scholarly text concerning teaching in higher education, but no pre-reading is expected or required.  In Spring 2025, we will be basing our discussions on Creating Self-Regulated Learners: Strategies to Strengthen Students’ Self-Awareness and Learning Skills by Linda B. Nilson. This text discusses how we can teach in ways that promote self-actualization and agency in our students, helping them to become life-long learners. Our discussions will connect this text to participants’ journeys as instructors and to ISU’s signature pedagogy, the Framework for Inclusive Teaching Excellence. This learning community is open to all graduate students, with meetings scheduled on alternating weeks in the Spring semester. This is a hybrid offering, and participants will be able to meet in person at the Center for Integrated Professional Development (WIH 325) or participate via Teams meeting. No registration is required, but to see copies of the handouts and to join the Teams meeting, you should join the Future Faculty Teams site.  Intended Audience: This learning community is open to all graduate students. No Registration is Required  Outcomes Become more confident in their abilities as an inclusive, effective college instructor Demonstrate familiarity with the Framework for Inclusive Teaching Excellence Develop relationships beyond their own programs 

The Office of International Engagement (OIE), in collaboration with Dr. Miranda Lin, warmly invites you to the upcoming International Faculty Café. Join us on Wednesday, April 30, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in the OIE Lobby (Second Floor, Fell Hall) for an afternoon of light refreshments, meaningful connections, and an engaging international poetry reading session. Whether you would like to share a poem or simply enjoy listening, all are welcome! Please click here to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have questions or need an accommodation to fully participate in this program, please contact ecbuono@IllinoisState.edu or call the Office of International Engagement. Kindly allow time for the accommodation.