Conversations Café🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM📍 OIE Lobby, 2nd Floor Fell Hall Join us every other week for Conversations Café, a cozy, coffee shop-style social hosted by the OIE I-House and Academic Teams. This relaxed event offers a welcoming space for students to connect, unwind, and recharge. Enjoy:✅ Warm coffee, tea, and snacks✅ Board games and friendly conversations✅ A craft table and stress-relief activities✅ A calm, inclusive atmosphere Whether you're looking to practice your English, meet new people, or just take a break from a busy week, Conversations Café is the perfect spot to relax and refresh. All students are welcome!Hosted by: Office of International EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11360746

Join us for 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.  Access this session Access session virtually at: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzA2NGJiZjgtOGYzNi00OGRiLWI5NzEtMWU4NzhmODg5YTAy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22085f983a-0b69-4270-b71d-10695076bafe%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22eeef14aa-c40d-4db6-b842-1edd7e4faabf%22%7d Other sessions of the International Student Career Series Students can attend any session.August 13 Resume and LinkedIn Reviews September 17 Strategies for Landing a Job in the U.S November 5 Career Services Open House for International Students November 5 Job Search Advice from Alumni November 5 World of SkillsThis series is a joint initiative between Career Services and Office of International Engagement. 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 Services, Office of International EngagementOnline Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzA2NGJiZjgtOGYzNi00OGRiLWI5NzEtMWU4NzhmODg5YTAy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22085f983a-0b69-4270-b71d-10695076bafe%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22eeef14aa-c40d-4db6-b842-1edd7e4faabf%22%7dAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11354495

Volunteers Needed- Salvation Army.  Transportation is provided for anyone who needs it. Check-in will be at the Center for Civic Engagement (300 W. North Street, across from CVS) at 12:15pm.  The service is from 1-3pm, please plan to stay the full time.Hosted by: Center for Civic EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11690548

When: Every Friday from 3:30-4:30pm Where: DEG 407 Who: A qualified tutor/mentor from the Psychology DepartmentHosted by: Psyched For Success!Additional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11603512

Join the Efaw Center for Educator Excellence in this online workshop! You will learn how to share OneDrive files and folders, collaborate in real-time, recover deleted documents, sync OneDrive with your device, and learn collaboration tips for group projects.   If you need an accommodation to participate fully in this event, please contact Dr. Becky Beucher at rlbeuch@ilstu.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.Hosted by: Efaw Center for Educator ExcellenceOnline Location: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/82770322177Additional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11462001

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, October 16. Once online registration closes, participants may register in person at the Alumni Center through Friday, October 17 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 16 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/11601126