National Non-traditional Student Week: Celebrating Pathways, Building Connections Join the Dean of Students Office for the Non-traditional Student Breakfast + Resource Fair on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 8:30–11:00 AM in Prairie Room III, Bone Student Center, hosted during National Non-traditional Student Week (November 3-7).  At ISU, non-traditional students are a growing and thriving population—including adult learners, transfer students, parents, veterans, and others balancing academics with work, family, and community commitments.     This program will spotlight the Tina and Mick Rowe Scholarship for Non-traditional Students, and feature guest speaker Dr. Stacey Wiggins (School of Social Work), a leading voice and advocate for non-traditional student success. This program was designed in direct response to feedback from scholarship applicants who shared challenges with building networks and accessing resources that support success.    Program Highlights Light breakfast and networking with non-traditional students and campus/community partners Official launch point for the Tina and Mick Rowe Scholarship for Nontraditional StudentsKeynote address by Dr. Stacey Wiggins (School of Social Work) Resource Fair featuring ISU offices and community organizations   We invite your office to support this program by: Contributing to the Redbird Life Resource Table with branded giveaways or informational handouts (up to 25) Hosting a resource table to directly connect with non-traditional student attendees Attending the program to learn more about ISU’s non-traditional student community Sharing the program with non-traditional students in your department's community and networks to spread the word about the recognition week and resources.Hosted by: Dean of Students Office, Leadership Education and DevelopmentAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11744161

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/11377191

Gamma Phi Beta will be going out on the quad to do a tabling event for our local Girls on the Run council. The women of Gamma Phi Beta will be selling apple cider donuts and goodie bags of candy to students during class times. Helping to raise money for our philanthropic partner, Girls on the Run.Hosted by: Gamma Phi BetaAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11775026

Join Career Services as we celebrate International Education Week, a worldwide initiative recognizing international education and exchange worldwide. Participate in our open house to connect with our staff and discover how we help prepare Redbirds for the global work environment and in the United States. Join us for theses sessions on November 5th as well:2-3 p.m. Job Search Advice with Alumni 3-4 p.m. World of SkillsSpecial accommodations If you need special accommodations in order 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/11354499

Join us online for this CrossPlatform Graphic Design Lecture on Zoom. Free and open to the public. For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office. Zoom Link: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/99440542664Hosted by: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, Wonsook Kim School of ArtOnline Location: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/99440542664Additional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11474180

Join Career Services as we celebrate International Education Week, a worldwide initiative recognizing international education and exchange worldwide. Learn about the successes and challenges former international students faced when seeking an internship or full-time job in the United States and their strategies for how to succeed. The session will cover résumés, interviewing, sponsorships and more. Join us for these other sessions on November 5th as well:1-2 p.m. Career Services Open House for International Students 3-4 p.m. World of SkillsAccess the session Access session virtually or join us at the Career Resource Hub on the second floor of the Bone Student Center. Virtual link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTA3MGZkNTgtYjM1Ny00NzhlLWE3NDktNmNhMmY1NzBhMTkx%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 International Student Career Series International students are also invited to attend any sessions of the International Student Career Series. Sessions include:August 13 Resume and LinkedIn Reviews September 17 Strategies for Landing a Job in the U.S October 17 Immigration Clinic-Life After Optional Practical Training (OPT)The International Student Career 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) 438-3002.Hosted by: Career Services, Office of International EngagementOnline Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTA3MGZkNTgtYjM1Ny00NzhlLWE3NDktNmNhMmY1NzBhMTkx%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/11354502