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Monday, October 6, 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
- All dayIllinois State University Women's Golf at Illini Women's Invitational at MedinahIllinois State University Women's Golf at Illini Women's Invitational at Medinah
- 10:00 AM2hSETI Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Hands-on workshopSETI Institute will be at ISU on 6 October 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and will host 2 hands-on workshops. Workshops will be 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Free lunch will be provided to attendees participating in at least one of the workshops. 1st Event 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Old Union 129 Decoding Earth: Signals from Geostationary Orbit Using a small radio dish and software-defined radio, students receive and decode real signals from geostationary weather satellites into live images of Earth from space. This hands-on experience introduces how geostationary orbits work, how signals are captured and processed, and how raw transmissions are turned into data we can interpret. With their own Earth images in hand, students investigate how we can detect the presence of life and technology on our own planet, connecting these ideas to the broader search for biosignatures and technosignatures on other worlds. This lab builds practical skills in radio communication, remote sensing, and data analysis. All required equipment can be provided free of charge to all participating institutions to ensure broad classroom accessibility. Hosted by: Redbirds in SpaceAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11706158
- 10:00 AM6hThe Share ShopGrab 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/11377178
- 1:00 PM2hSETI Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Hands-on workshopSETI Institute will be at ISU on 6 October 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and will host 2 hands-on workshops. Workshops will be 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Free lunch will be provided to attendees participating in at least one of the workshops. 2nd Event 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Old Union 129 Mars Orbiters and the Search for Technosignatures Investigate the concept of technosignatures, signals that may indicate the presence of advanced technology and life in the universe, through the analysis of real radio data from the Tianwen-1 Mars orbiter. Students visualize and classify different types of radio signals, learning to distinguish between natural phenomenon, human-made interference, and potential artificial signals from space. By examining the spectral features of Tianwen-1's transmission, students explore how spacecraft signals can serve as analogs for interstellar communication, and reflect on what makes a signal detectable over large distances. This lab culminates in a creative activity where students apply their knowledge of technosignatures to design their own radio signal that would be detectable to another civilization in the galaxy. This lab includes the option to conduct live observations of the Tianwen-1 spacecraft signal using the Allen Telescope Array, giving students a hands-on opportunity to collect and analyze real-time data from an active spacecraftHosted by: Redbirds in SpaceAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11706165
- 5:00 PM1hSAC All Member MeetingJoin us for our weekly All Member Meeting!Hosted by: Student Alumni CouncilAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11305651
- 6:30 PM2h2025 IT Internship FairDate: October 6, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Brown Ballroom IIIThe IT Internship Fair will take place on October 6, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Brown Ballroom III. This event is a great opportunity to network with companies, distribute your resume, and showcase your skills. Be sure to prepare your elevator pitch and bring plenty of copies of your resume. This is your chance to get your foot in the door for potential careers and internships that could shape your future. Save the date and RSVP now!Hosted by: Association for Computing Machinery, Information Technology Students of America, School of Information Technology, Women in TechnologyAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11654561
- 7:00 PM1hMonthly Meeting 10/6Join NAEYC for our monthly meeting from 7 - 8 pm. We will have a guest speaker...The Efaw Center!! Learn more about what they have to offer. Hosted by: National Association for the Education of Young ChildrenAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11527377
- 7:00 PM1hMotivational Speaker: Sam DemmaSam Demma is the author of "Empty Your Backpack" a motivational book about releasing the negative thoughts you carry and creating a life of meaning. He is a motivational speaker who helps individuals build a culture of hope and service. This event is FREE and open to all students, faculty, staff, and guests. This event is hosted by the Division of Student Affairs, Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, Redbird Well, and the Dean of Students Office. If you need accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality at 309-438-8351 or EMDH@IllinoisState.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.Hosted by: Campus Recreation, Dean of Students Office, Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, Health Promotion and Wellness, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Counseling Services , Student Health ServicesAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11448098
- 9:00 PM2hWomen's Water Polo Practice 10/6Women's water polo practice Hosted by: Women's Water Polo Club at Illinois State UniversityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11701943