I have NO idea what I just read! This is the third time I’ve reread this paragraph and I just don’t get it. When I try to answer the chapter questions it seems like they are asking questions about topics they didn’t even cover. It’s hard to stay focused on the material in the book. Do any of these sound familiar? Reading is not a passive activity. You have to be actively participating with the reading to get the most out of it—but how? This interactive workshop will teach you some helpful strategies to get the most out of your reading, helping you become an active reader. Not only will you learn how to read more efficiently but also how to apply that knowledge to the class discussions and lectures. Call 309-438-7100 or stop by the Visor Center to sign up!

Symphonic Band will perform works by Fillmore, LaPlante, Markowski, Piunno, and De Meij in a joint concert with the Symphonic Winds. Symphonic Winds will perform works by Gibson, Whitacre, Holst, Iannaccone, and Day. This will be a concert you won’t want to miss!!!For additional information contact the Band Office (309) 438-2166To purchase tickets

Last day to add pass/no pass (pass/fail) to a first-half semester course.

Last day to withdraw from a first-half semester course. A withdrawal grade of WX will be assigned.

Registration time assignments for spring/winter advance registration will be available on My.IllinoisState.edu after 1 p.m. Advanced registration for spring/winter will begin on Monday, October 14. Students can register and make changes to your schedule anytime after your specific registration date and time.

Are you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or simply stretched too thin? In today’s higher education landscape, many instructors are navigating an increasingly dynamic environment marked by political pressures, shrinking budgets, rising workloads, and shifting expectations from students and institutions. Now more than ever, we need spaces that support our well-being and remind us we’re not alone in this work. The Teaching with Presence Learning Community offers a space to slow down, reconnect with your purpose, and find support among colleagues. This hour-long learning community meets every three weeks and is designed to encourage reflection, meaningful connection, support your well-being, and examine how intentional practices can bring more clarity and calm to our teaching.We welcome you to join this learning community at any time. Please contact Mayuko Nakamura (mnakamu@ilstu.edu) to join the group.