International Students, Will you be writing a research paper or group project this semester?  Every week, we answer questions and provide tips to develop, research, write, and present research papers and projects. See the list of weekly ZOOM sessions held from 10:00 to 10:45 am every FRIDAY.  Use the QR code to register!Dates    Friday Workshop Topics, Zoom, 10:00-10:45 amSept. 6How do I narrow a topic into a thesis or research questions?Sept. 13How do I identify reliable sources for my research paper?Sept. 20How do I read and analyze research articles?Sept. 27How do I create an annotated bibliography (summary, analysis, response)?Oct.  4How do I summarize, paraphrase, & quote correctly & avoid plagiarism?Oct. 11How do my team and I succeed in completing group projects?Oct. 18How do I write a useful and effective outline?Oct. 25How do I format an APA-style paper?Nov. 1How do I write a strong literature review?Nov. 8How do I polish my draft using editing and proofreading strategies?Nov. 15How do I plan and prepare for final exams and projects?Nov. 22How do I turn my paper or project into a powerful presentation?Hosted by: Office of International EngagementOnline Location: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/8291688771?omn=92547306312Additional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10338763

Grab what you need at the Share Shop! The ISU Share Shop is a free resource-sharing store. Students can shop for a variety of FREE items such as clothing, shoes, accessories, small household items, textbooks, and more.Hosted by: Office Of SustainabilityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10223598

Home league gameHosted by: Women’s Ice Hockey ClubAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10318019

2nd Annual LCMS College Ministry Canoeing Trip!Saturday, September 28th PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE ATTENDING!!! Meet at Wittenberg at 6:30am (201 South Main Street) Estimated 7pm return. $15 commitment fee due by September 22nd (this is a soft deadline, please talk to Pastor or Kaitlyn if you need financial assistance or missed the deadline). To reserve your spot or ask questions, contact Kaitlyn Koenigstein at kakoen1@ilstu.edu or 618-340-6436 for call or text. Timeline: 6:30am CST: meet at Wittenberg for carpooling (201 S. Main Street) 6:45am CST: Leave fore canoeing to Turkey Run State Park, Indiana (park is in Eastern Standard Time) 10:15am EST: Arrive and Check In (liability waivers) 11:00am EST: Float starts, bus leaves Dinner afterwards (Wittenberg Lutheran Center pays) 7:00pm CST: Estimated return to Wittenberg   What to bring: Signed Liability waiver (copy is at Wittenberg church, bring it for the group) SACK LUNCH in watertight container for picnic on river Wear swimsuit, water shoes, shorts and t-shirt for on river Change of clothes and towel for after (do not take extra clothes on canoe) Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses. No alcohol, please. River rules: No glass, Styrofoam, inflatable coolers, or large coolers allowed.   Please check the weather the day before and plan accordingly. Sugar Valley Canoes, Jackson Bridge 10 mile trip. Parking address: 1313 IN-47, Marshall, IN 47859Hosted by: Wittenberg Lutheran Student OrganizationAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10408511

Join us in the morning of the 2024 Homecoming for our annual Town and Gown Hybrid 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. This year’s registration cost is $20 for all ages in-person and for virtual participants wanting a 5K shirt. Online registration is available until 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 26. Once online registration closes, participants may register in person at the Alumni Center through Friday, September 27 from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. The cost for those interested in the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is $20 as well. 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run participants (in-person and virtual) who register by September 10 are guaranteed an exclusive race shirt and a race packet. Shirts are unisex sizing. Virtual race participants will receive shirts via mail. Questions? Email TownandGown@IllinoisState.edu Additional InformationThere will be one water stop during the 5K run and refreshments available afterward for all run/walk participants, courtesy of the Town of Normal. Office of Sustainability will be onsite with reusable water bottles and Zero Waste crew to make this a zero-waste event. The 5K will be chip timed, courtesy of It’s Race time, Inc. No pets, please. Strollers welcomed. Parking is available in the School Street Parking Garage off of Beaufort. Virtual participants are encouraged to run and submit times on September 28 or prior.Hosted by: Alumni Association, Campus RecreationAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10220968

Cross Country Club will once again be participating in the annual Homecoming 5K race. We are representing our club and just having some fun. Competitive and non-competitive members can run this event so long as they are eligible members of the club.Hosted by: Cross Country Club at Illinois State UniversityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10495833