Redbird AWARE is a 2-hour self-defense introduction course for all genders. It includes prevention techniques and introductory self-defense options that may reduce the risk of exposure to violence. As an introduction to the physical aspects of self-defense, this program has a dual purpose:To prevent crimes of violence through education and training. To educate people about options that may help them avoid, escape, and survive attacks.If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact University Police at isupolice@ilstu.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.Hosted by: University PoliceAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11346310

Twice weekly practice for the ISU Climbing Team 7-9pm at TPGHosted by: Rock Climbing ClubAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11569704

Join us every Thursday from 7–10 PM for a fun and welcoming night of board games! We play a wide variety of games, from classic strategy games to social deduction, party games, card games, and everything in between. It's a great way to meet new people, relax, and enjoy some friendly competition. Bring a game or just bring yourself!Hosted by: Redbird Board Game ClubAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11428095

Get your clothes mended! Stop by on one of our scheduled dates with an article of clothing or other textiles in need of a basic fix. We offer quick repairs such as mending a hole or sewing on a button. Our volunteers will repair it on the spot for free! We can help your favorite clothes last longer!Hosted by: Fix It Friday, Office Of SustainabilityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11377266

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/11377183

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

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

Join us for our weekly All Member Meeting!Hosted by: Student Alumni CouncilAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11305652

Meet town council members and department heads. Learn about the Town of Normal and express what is important to you to the changemakers here in Normal. This event will take place Monday, October 20th in Room 401 of Town Hall. Take the Elevators inside Uptown Station to the 4th floor and you'll see the check in table when you step onto the 4th floor. Enter a raffle to win an ISU and Town of Normal swag bag!  No registration is required. Stop by anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Free food catered by Destihl.Hosted by: Center for Civic EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11350928

Syrian-British pianist Riyad Nicolas performs at ISU as part of his US tour. He has given solo recitals in many prestigious venues at the UK, including Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Wigmore Hall, Barbican, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, St. James’s Piccadilly, and Leighton House in London, and Bridgwater Hall and Staller Hall in Manchester. Concert performances have also taken him to USA including a debut at the Kennedy Center in Washington and Chicago Cultural Center (Dame Myra Hess series), Yehudi Menuhin Forum in Switzerland and other performing venues in France, Spain, Germany, Holland, Malta, the Gulf, Lebanon and Syria. He teaches in the pre-college division of the Guildhall School of Music in London.His program will include Armenian and Syrian piano music, as well as works by Bach and Beethoven. For additional information contact Dr. Geoffrey Duce (309) 438-2409Hosted by: School of Music, Wonsook Kim College of Fine ArtsAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11650604