Join Queer Coalition and the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program for a Lunch ‘n’ Learn with Equality Illinois. Attendees have the option to register for an in-person or zoom webinar format. Mike Ziri is Director of Public Policy at Equality Illinois, the state’s LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. At a time of unprecedented attacks on the rights of LGBTQ+ people across the country and with just weeks left to go in the 2024 general election, Ziri will present about the challenges LGBTQ+ people experience in Illinois; how our state can keep moving forward to support and affirm LGBTQ+ people; and ways that LGBTQ+ people and allies can engage in advocacy to build a better Illinois. Location will be shared with those who register for the event. Register to attend using this Qualtrics form. If you have questions or require accommodations, contact Queer Coalition at lgbtq@ilstu.edu or WGSS at wgstudies@ilstu.edu.Hosted by: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10484091

Come on out and play some smash each week with ISU's best! Free Weekly tournaments are held on Thursdays in Schroeder Hall room 244 on ISU campus. These tournaments are open to anyone, not just ISU students so invite your friends! Make a Start.gg account and join us each week at start.gg/isu Registration information: Event cap is 2 concurrent games per person. Events will be capped at 64 entrants, ensuring we our out of the venue in time. code of conduct: we try to create a welcoming environment for everyone. be respectful and treat others the way you want to be treated. Vibe Killer Rule: Aka if you do something that “kills the vibe” any head TO gets to make a decision to either kick you out for the day, dq, temp ban or etc. Basically don't rage or there will be consequences. Schedule goes as follows. Venue opens- 5:30pm Come for friendlys! Ultimate Bracket- 7pm Melee Bracket- 7:30pm P+ Bracket – 8:30pm Teardown/Cleanup/Venue close- 11pm We need your help to bring setups for all games to run the brackets efficiently. An Ultimate setup includes Nintendo Switch + TV + Doc + HDMI and AC adapter + copy of Ult w/ DLC characters + Nintendo/Mayflash brand GCC adapter. Unapproved 3rd party adapters can ruin controllers and will not be used for tournament setups. Melee/P+ setups and CRT's are always needed so please bring those if you're able to! Streaming: Melee/P+: https://www.twitch.tv/isu_smash Ultimate: https://www.twitch.tv/blono_smash There is a drop off site at off University that is convenient for dropping off set ups. If you are dropping off a setup and need help unloading, @ Jed12#5897 in the discord and someone can come down and help out. Free parking at the Bone Student Center lot if you leave after 8pm. More information on parking can be found here: https://bonestudentcenter.illinoisstate.edu/about/parking/ Link to join Blo/No smash Discord : https://discord.gg/QngjTWbPT8Hosted by: Redbird Super Smash Bros ClubAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10227015

We'll be playing games and getting to know new people.Hosted by: University Bible FellowshipAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10245935

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 in-person sessions held in Fell Hall 202 from 12:30 to 1:15 pm every THURSDAY.  Use the QR code to register!Dates  Thursday Workshop Topics   Fell 212, 12:30-1:15Sept. 5How do I narrow a topic into a thesis or research questions?Sept. 12How do I identify reliable sources for my research paper?Sept. 19How do I read and analyze research articles?Sept. 26How do I create an annotated bibliography (summary, analysis, response)?Oct.  3How do I summarize, paraphrase, & quote correctly & avoid plagiarism?Oct. 10How do my team and I succeed in completing group projects?Oct. 17How do I write a useful and effective outline?Oct. 24How do I format an APA-style paper?Oct.31How do I write a strong literature review?Nov. 7How do I polish my draft using editing and proofreading strategies?Nov. 14How do I plan and prepare for final exams and projects?Nov. 21How do I turn my paper or project into a powerful presentation?Hosted by: Office of International EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10337537

Interested in working in the health and/or wellness industry? The Health and Wellness Career Fair connects recruiters from hospitals and other health organizations seeking to hire candidates interested in full-time employment and internship experiences in health care and related fields.   Attending employers Check out the list of employers attending the Health and Wellness Career Fair (coming soon) and select those you most want to meet. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more about them and their open positions.   Fair preparation tipsConstruct an effective resume. Then, connect with Career Services during drop-in hours for feedback. Connect with your career advisor for help on how to describe yourself and answer other common employer questions. Attend our career events for useful tips from employers to help you be prepared and confident when participating in the career fair. Join Career Services on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for fair updates and other helpful tips.  Headshot photos Career Services is pleased to once again offer free headshot photos during the fair. Your photo will be sent directly to the email address you entered into the photo system. It will be sent from noreply@email.fotoshare.co. the same day. Be sure to check your junk/spam inbox as it may be sent to that location. Please note that Career Services does not maintain any of the photos.   Special accommodations If you need special accommodations to participate, contact Career Services. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.Hosted by: Career ServicesAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10158100

The Health and Wellness Career Fair connects recruiters from hospitals and other health organizations seeking to hire candidates interested in full-time employment and internship experiences in health care and related fields. Students Attending employers Check out the list of employers attending the Health and Wellness Career Fair and select those you most want to meet. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more about them and their open positions. Fair preparation tips for studentsConstruct an effective resume. Then, connect with Career Services during drop-in hours for feedback. Connect with your career advisor for help on how to describe yourself and answer other common employer questions. Attend Navigating Career Fairs on September 12 for useful tips from employers to help you be prepared and confident when participating in the career fair. Join Career Services on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X,  and LinkedIn for fair updates and other helpful tips.Headshot photos Career Services is pleased to once again offer free headshot photos during the fair. Your photo will be sent directly to the email address you entered into the photo system. It will be sent from noreply@email.fotoshare.co. the same day. Be sure to check your junk/spam inbox as it may be sent to that location. Please note that Career Services does not maintain any of the photos. Special accommodations If you need special accommodations to participate, contact Career Services at (309) 438-2200. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.Hosted by: Career ServicesAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10433267