Join us for the Iron Will Charity Clash, a powerlifting meet to raise funds for Operation Obstacle, supporting Richland Community College’s Student Veterans’ Resource Center and veteran suicide prevention. Each day, 17 U.S. veterans die by suicide—your lifts and donations can make a difference!   What to Expect:   Events:   Biggest Bench (heaviest single bench press using Texas Power Bars) & AMRAP (as many reps as possible, 135 lbs men/95 lbs women).   Divisions:   Men (115 lbs, 135 lbs, 155 lbs, 170 lbs, 185 lbs, 205 lbs, 220 lbs, 250 lbs, 275 lbs+) Women (123 lbs, 135 lbs, 148 lbs, 160 lbs, 172 lbs, 185 lbs, 198 lbs, 210 lbs, 220 lbs+)   Teen: Ages 14–18Junior: Ages 19-23Open: Ages 14+ (no upper limit; optional for any eligible lifter)Masters: 40+   Schedule:   8:00 AM: Registration & weigh-ins9:15 AM: Operation Obstacle speech9:30 AM: Biggest Bench Flight begins12:30 PM: AMRAP Bench Flight Begins3:00-4:00 PM: Awards for top lifters   Details / Rules & Equipment:   Local, unaffiliated meet. 50 lifter cap.Raw meet - Belts and wrist wraps allowed. No other equipment or bench shirts permitted.   Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible.   Operation Obstacle Information:  https://raceroster.com/.../102894/operation-obstacle-2025.   Richland Community College’s Student Veterans’ Resource Center:https://www.richland.edu/studen.../veterans-resource-center/   How to Support: Compete: $25 entry (70-80% to charity).Spectate: $10 at the door.   Sign up Link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdCyascQ.../viewform...   Entry Fee Venmo: Redbird Powerliftinghttps://www.venmo.com/u/RedbirdPowerlifting   Entry Fee CashApp: https://cash.app/$RedbirdPowerlifting$RedbirdPowerlifting   Donate: Can’t make it? Contribute online at https://raceroster.com/.../fundraising-organization/72491... or by check to the RCC Foundation - Operation Obstacle.   Why It Matters: Proceeds support Operation Obstacle’s mission to end veteran suicide, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care Suicide Prevention Team.   Follow Us: @redbirdpowerlifting, @gonzosbarbell on Instagram, and Gonzo’s Barbell on Facebook for updates. Questions? Contact Dominik Green at dominikgreen22@outlook.com.  Hosted by: Redbird PowerliftingAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11399536

Registered student organizations, get ready to show off that Redbird spirit! Our contest encourages RSO walking and mobile units to submit a spirited video (that incorporates the Homecoming theme, Redbirds Reign) with their parade entry on October 18. This can be a choreographed cheer, singing the ISU Fight Song, performing a song connected to the RSO, etc. A link will be sent closer to the parade to submit the video. Judging will take place Homecoming weekend with winners announced Monday, October 20, and monetary prizes awarded to first, second and third place. Submit parade entries online by October 6 and select "Yes" for RSOs wanting to participate.Submit band entries online by October 7. Review parade resource guide prior to October 18.All floats must schedule an inspection with Environmental Health and Safety the week of or prior to Saturday, October 18. Call (309) 438-8325.View Parade Map Questions? Email homecomingparade@IllinoisState.eduHosted by: Alumni AssociationAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11601594

For our final regular season game of the year we’ll be heading up to UNI!Hosted by: Men's Rugby Club at Illinois State UniversityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11478564

Organized by Student Alumni Council, the Homecoming Window Decorating is a great way to help get Homecoming week started by painting the windows of a local business around campus. Anyone is welcome to help!  Groups are also needed for window cleaning following the conclusion of Homecoming week on Sunday, September 29 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pizza will be provided. Those interested in helping can contact Darion Effinger, Graduate Assistant for Alumni Engagement, or sign up online through SignUpGenius.Hosted by: Alumni Association, Student Alumni CouncilAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11427067

Come to worship with us! We have a communion service every Sunday at 10:30 AM, preceded by a Bible Study at 9:30 AM.Hosted by: Wittenberg Lutheran Student OrganizationAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11695081

Grab what you need at the Share Shop! The ISU Share Shop is a free resource-sharing store located in the Office of Sustainability at 305 N. School Street. 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/11377184