The Kane County Action Team meets on the 3rd Wednesday of month at 10:00 a.m.  Community Co-Leader: N/AMeeting Type: Zoom Meeting

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.Dive into the world of introversion with Richard Etienne, a renowned personal branding coach and author of Toolkit for Inclusive Management of Introverts (TIMI). In this enlightening webinar, Richard will explore the intricate balance between nature and nurture in shaping introverted personality traits and how these influence behavior in personal and professional settings.Throughout the session, we will examine the impact of childhood experiences, social circles, and cultural expectations on introverted individuals. Richard will offer valuable strategies for personal growth, helping introverts adapt and thrive in various social environments. Additionally, he will highlight the critical role of introverts in the workplace and provide insights into how organizations can better support and leverage this often-underestimated group.

Join us for this Visiting Artist Program lecture at University Galleries of Illinois State University. Free and open to the public. For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office.

The department of Emergency Management and the International House (I-House) team will be offering a Weather Emergency Escape Room Challenge to international students to review important weather safety information in a competitive and engaging gaming activity. Refreshments will be served.

Teaching can be an isolating experience. This reading group, intended for those who have been teaching at Illinois State for over four years, allows faculty to engage in discussions, encourage peer support, build networks, and develop mentorship connections. Gain new confidence in yourself and your ability to teach! During the Spring semester, we will read Uncommon Sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn by Barbara Oakley as the springboard for our conversations. Student motivation and long-term retention of knowledge (e.g., ensuring concepts are not “immediately forgotten after a test”) will be key areas of focus. We will use the text to find ideas for slight changes we can make in our classes to see positive impacts on our student learning and motivation.  Reading assignments are kept to reasonable amounts between our biweekly meetings and encouraged, though not required, for participation.  We will meet six times throughout the semester to discuss the book and support each other in our teaching across disciplines. Feel free to bring your lunch! Registration is Required.Outcomes – Discuss innovative teaching strategies 

Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone for help. As members of the ISU community, faculty and staff are often the first to notice signs and symptoms of suicide in a colleague, student, resident, coworker, friend, or loved one. This positions you as the first line of defense to assist someone in getting help and therefore, getting life-saving help. Participants will receive electronic resources and receive a certificate from the QPR Institute upon completion. Registration is Required.This training will help you to: Recognize the warning signs of suicide. Provide empathetic support and hope to students in need. Effectively refer individuals to appropriate professional help and resources.