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Saturday, October 18, 2025
- All day"Who's There?" (Fall Student Exhibition at CIRA)Join us for this exhibition at the Student Art Gallery located in the lobby of Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA).Free and open to the public during gallery hours. Gallery information and hours are available online: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/events-activities/airport-gallery/.For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office.*Exhibition Reception: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 5-6 p.m. at the gallery.*Reception date/time may be subject to change without notice.
- All dayPainting Showcase (Fall CIRA Exhibition)Join us for this exhibition at the Student Art Gallery located in the lobby of Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA). Free and open to the public during gallery hours. Gallery information and hours are available online: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/events-activities/airport-gallery/. For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office. *Exhibition Reception: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 5-6 p.m. at the gallery.*Reception date/time may be subject to change without notice.Hosted by: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, Wonsook Kim School of ArtAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11366864
- All daySOCKtober - Socks Drive 2025What we need: New and in-packaging socks (newborn through adult sizes). Each child receives about 4-6 pairs of socks. Collection is from October 1-31. How to help:Adopt a Holiday Helper community partner and collect socks specifically for them! Email CCE staff at atete@ilstu.edu to participate and what community partner you would like to adopt. Also, let us know if your department would like a box in your office to collect donations. Pick-up a box if you need one to collect socks in Bring donations to 308 Kingsley St, Normal, IL (email CCE staff to reserve a time so staff can meet to take the donations) or CCE Of course you are not limited to a specific number of donations, we can always take more socks for the community youthThis year’s Holiday Helper partners:Boys and Girls Club100 participating youth (Each child receives about 4-6 pairs of socks)Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS)15 participating youth (Each child receives about 4-6 pairs of socks)YWCA85 participating youth (Each child receives about 4-6 pairs of socks)Lifelong Access75 participating youth (Each child receives about 4-6 pairs of socks) Questions? Email CCE staff at atete@ilstu.edu Hosted by: Center for Civic EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11649134
- 12:00 AM5:00 PMAnnual Glass Pumpkin SalePLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT DATES BELOW: Friday, October 17 & Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Vitro Center Our sincere apologies for the incorrect date of Friday, October 10th that was previously listed. PARKING: The Vitro Center parking lot will be closed on Saturday. Parking will be available on Saturday at 411 & 405 W. Willow Street. Located at the Glass House / Vitro Center at 403 N. Main Street in Normal. Live demos all day (TBD)! Cash, card, or check. For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office.Hosted by: Wonsook Kim School of ArtAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11366899
- All dayKomflex Spooktober EventsHey All! Komflex is back this month with some events to get this spooky season going. Friday October 17th we will be holding a movie night featuring the Disney Movie “Girl Vs. Monster” in Cardinal Courts theatre. Sunday October 26th we will be hosting a murder mystery night to kick off the Halloweekend. If you are interested in any of these events, fill out the RSVP form in our linktree to reserve snacks and drinks for yourself as well as a invitation to the murder mystery.Hosted by: KomflexAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11778808
- All dayIllinois State University Men's Tennis at ITA RegionalsIllinois State University Men's Tennis at ITA Regionals
- All dayIllinois State University Women's Tennis at ITA RegionalsIllinois State University Women's Tennis at ITA Regionals
- 8:00 AM2h2025 Town and Gown 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/WalkJoin 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
- 9:00 AM6hIron Will Charity ClashJoin 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! Biggest Bench (heaviest single bench press using Texas Power Bars) & AMRAP (as many reps as possible, 135 lbs men/95 lbs women). 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+)Junior: Ages 14–23Open: Ages 14+ (no upper limit; optional for any eligible lifter)8:00 AM: Registration & weigh-ins9:15 AM: Operation Obstacle speech9:30 AM: Lifting begins3:00-4:00 PM: Results unveiled, awards presented to the top lifter in each weight class and age group for Biggest Bench and AMRAPFor more information, click on the Redbird Life link.
- 9:00 AM6hIron Will Charity ClashJoin 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
- 10:00 AM1h 30mHomecoming 2025 paradeDon’t miss the annual tradition of the Homecoming Parade with the Big Red Marching Machine, Gamma Phi Circus, and more!Submit parade entries online by October 6. See the parade route to plan where you can get the best view!Can’t make it to the 2025 Homecoming Parade? Watch it live on October 18 on the Illinois State University YouTube channel.
- 10:00 AM2hIllinois State 2025 Homecoming ParadeRegistered 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
- 11:00 AM2h 30mBirds of the Last Decade Homecoming Pop & PaintOur Birds of the Last Decade Network is ready to celebrate Homecoming 2025: Raise the Banner with our recent grads at Pop and Paint. Pop by Redbird Village on Homecoming Saturday, grab some popcorn, make your mark on our giant paint-by-number, and snag some giveaways!It’s your chance to relive the spirit, pride, and energy of Illinois State—this time as a proud alum! Plus, all graduates 2015-2025 can enter to win a Redbird prize pack. No registration required.
- 12:00 PM10hIllinois State University Football vs #25 Youngstown State - HOMECOMING / REDOUTIllinois State University Football vs #25 Youngstown State - HOMECOMING / REDOUT TV: ESPN+ / Marquee Sports Network Radio: WJBC AM 1230 / 98.9 FM WJEZ / The Varsity Network Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/eventCalendarId/401767440?gameId=401767440&sourceLang=en&om-navmethod=espn:globalsearch:results Streaming Audio: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/audioapplink/source/oas-945/content/ilstu:allaccess-Live-10251 Tickets: https://goredbirds.evenue.net/events/FSGT
- 1:00 PM2hISU at Northern IowaFor 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
- 1:30 PM3hAtlanta area Homecoming watch partyAtlanta area Redbirds are showing up to #BackTheBirds for Homecoming 2025: Raise the Banner! Join alumni, families, and friends for our network Homecoming To Go party October 18 to watch the Redbirds take on the Youngstown State Penguins with kickoff at 3 p.m. (ET). Appetizers will be provided with additional food available for purchase2:30 p.m., party begins3 p.m., kick offRegister by October 10 online or by calling Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586.Make sure to wear your Illinois State gear, tag your photos on social media with #RedbirdHomecoming, and get ready for Homecoming 2025!
- 1:30 PM3hAustin area Homecoming watch partyAustin area Redbirds are showing up to #BackTheBirds for Homecoming 2025: Raise the Banner! Join alumni, families, and friends for our network Homecoming To Go party October 18 to watch the Redbirds take on the Youngstown State Penguins with kickoff at 2 p.m. (CT). Appetizers will be provided.1:30 p.m., party begins2 p.m., kick offRegister by October 10 online or by calling Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586.Make sure to wear your Illinois State gear, tag your photos on social media with #RedbirdHomecoming, and get ready for Homecoming 2025!
- 1:30 PM3hCharlotte area Homecoming watch partyCharlotte area Redbirds are showing up to #BackTheBirds for Homecoming 2025: Raise the Banner! Join alumni, families, and friends for our network Homecoming To Go party October 18 to watch the Redbirds take on the Youngstown State Penguins with kickoff at 3 p.m. (ET). Appetizers will be provided.2:30 p.m., party begins3 p.m., kick offRegister by October 10 online or by calling Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586.Make sure to wear your Illinois State gear, tag your photos on social media with #RedbirdHomecoming, and get ready for Homecoming 2025!
- 1:30 PM3hSioux Falls area Homecoming watch partySioux Falls area Redbirds are showing up to #BackTheBirds for Homecoming 2025: Raise the Banner! Head to the home of Redbird John Spaniol ’81 for our network Homecoming To Go party October 18 to watch the Redbirds take on the Youngstown State Penguins with kickoff at 2 p.m. (CT). 1:30 p.m., party begins2 p.m., kick offOur host will provide snacks and asks guests to bring their beverage of choice and additional treats to share. Register by October 10 online or by calling Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586.Make sure to wear your Illinois State gear, tag your photos on social media with #RedbirdHomecoming, and get ready for Homecoming 2025!
- 3:30 PM1h 30mISU D3 @ LewisISU D3 Club Ice Hockey @ LewisHosted by: Men's Ice Hockey Club at Illinois State UniversityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11752825
- 3:30 PM2hFreaky Fabulous Random Dance!Join us for our annual Halloween RPD on October 18th in PRAIRIE ROOM 1 at the Bone Student Center from 3:30-5:30pm! Costumes are highly encouraged but not required for this event! If you have songs you'd like to see in our track please fill out the song request form in our linktree!Hosted by: Redbird Kpop ClubAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11747956
- 4:00 PM3hOne-Shot NightThis regular Saturday meeting is for club members to play and learn various Table Top Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) for a quick one-shot. Club members can host their own One-Shots or join a running one-shot. Contact president for questions Hosted by: Redbird Dungeons and Dragons ClubAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11793514
- 6:00 PM30mSenior Recital: Jonathan Frattini, percussionStudent recital
- 7:00 PM2hIllinois State University Volleyball vs Southern Illinois - Alumni DayIllinois State University Volleyball vs Southern Illinois - Alumni Day Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/b448d8b3-c029-4de5-87f6-b270934d1f44
- 7:00 PM4h 59mBCA Homecoming 2025: Boots and BandanasThe celebration continues! Dress in your best country western attire and prepare to get your boots on the ground with ISUBCA. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available. All are welcome! Redbird Weekend Package:$165 available through October 10*Package includes Friday’s Meet and Greet, Saturday’s Boots and Bandanas, Sunday’s Scholarship Brunch, and access to hotel block (available until rooms sell out)Individual Pricing Saturday Boots and Bandanas: $65Online registration available through October 10
- 7:30 PM3hInto The WoodsMusic & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by James LapineDirected by Emily GrimanySynopsisJames Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece…and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. What might happen if their wishes come true?Content Disclosure: TBDRun Time: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with intermissionInto the Woods is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.