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Tuesday, October 21, 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 Men's Golf at Dayton InvitationalIllinois State University Men's Golf at Dayton Invitational
- 9:00 AM10d 3h“Eyes, allow my transparency. Pieces, reflect on me.” exhibitionJoin us for this exhibition at the Student Art Gallery located in Julian Hall. Free and open to the public during gallery hours. Gallery location and hours are available online: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/events-activities/student-art-gallery/. Exhibition Reception*: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. at the gallery.*Reception date/time may be subject to change without notice. For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office.Hosted by: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, Wonsook Kim School of ArtAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11366913
- 9:00 AM10d 3h“Mundane Spaces, Imagined Places” exhibitionJoin us for this exhibition at the Student Art Gallery located in Julian Hall. Free and open to the public during gallery hours. Gallery location and hours are available online: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/events-activities/student-art-gallery/. Exhibition Reception*: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. at the gallery.*Reception date/time may be subject to change without notice. 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/11366906
- 10:00 AM3hEducation Career FairThe Education Career Fair connects school administrators, superintendents, and other employers from the field of education seeking student teachers and candidates in education and related fields for open positions. Attending employers Check out the list of school districts and other employers attending the Education Career Fair and select those you most want to meet. Be sure to visit their websites to learn more about them and their open positions. Fair preparation tips for studentsConstruct an effective resume. Then, connect with Career Services during drop-in hours for feedback. Connect with your career advisor for help on how to describe yourself and answer other common employer questions. Attend Navigating Career Fairs for useful tips from employers to help you be prepared and confident when participating in the career fair. Join Career Services on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and LinkedIn for fair updates and other helpful tips.Juniors exploring student teacher placements Since all student teaching placements are arranged through the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center, students are encouraged to participate in this fair to learn more about school districts. However, you will not able to self-place where your student teaching experience will be held. Headshot photos Career Services is pleased to once again offer free headshot photos during the fair. Your photo will be sent directly to the email address you entered into the photo system. It will be sent from noreply@email.fotoshare.co. the same day. Be sure to check your junk/spam inbox as it may be sent to that location. Please note that Career Services does not maintain any of the photos. 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, College of EducationAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11203631
- 4:00 PM1h 30mUnpacking Publishing for Graduate Students (In Person)Celebrate Open Access Week with Milner Library's Lindsey Skaggs and Colby Cilento as they provide information and insights into scholarly publishing for graduate students. Learn about publishing your thesis/dissertation research, including how to select a venue, the submission process, copyright agreements, and open access options. Key Workshop Takeaways:-Overview of the scholarly publication process-Learn about open access and copyright transfer agreements-Get answers to your questions about publishing your researchHosted by: Graduate School, Milner LibraryAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11411225
- 4:00 PM2h"Eyes, allow my transparency. Pieces, reflect on me." exhibition receptionJoin us for this exhibition reception at the Student Art Gallery located in Julian Hall. Free and open to the public during gallery hours. Gallery location and hours are available online: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/events-activities/student-art-gallery/ Exhibition on display*: October 21-October 31, 2025*may be subject to change without notice. For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office.Hosted by: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, Wonsook Kim School of ArtAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11367624
- 4:00 PM2h“Mundane Spaces, Imagined Places” exhibition receptionJoin us for this exhibition reception at the Student Art Gallery located in Julian Hall. Free and open to the public during gallery hours. Gallery location and hours are available online: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/events-activities/student-art-gallery/. Exhibition on display*: October 21-October 31, 2025*May be subject to change without notice. For questions or accommodations, please contact the Wonsook Kim School of Art office.Hosted by: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, Wonsook Kim School of ArtAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11366914
- 4:30 PM1hILTS/ Content Test licensure exam preparation workshop #1: Navigating your ResourcesLearn about how to find your content test, where to register, and where to find information for how to study for your content test, including how to access practice tests when they are available for your content area. This series will teach participants how to employ strategies for studying and taking their content test. Each workshop builds upon the next, but students are welcome to join at any date. This series is held via Zoom. If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this program/event, please contact (Dr. Becky Beucher, COE) at (rlbeuch@ilstu.edu). Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. Workshop Series: 10/21 Navigating Your Resources 10/28 Time Management and Study Skills 11/4 ILTS Vocab Vault 11/11 Reading the Questions 11/18 Test Taking AnxietyHosted by: Efaw Center for Educator ExcellenceOnline Location: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/7XNPbdHlQLSHy3KsiNGXsgAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11442473
- 5:00 PM1hMen's Rugby PracticePracticeHosted by: Men's Rugby Club at Illinois State UniversityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11557721
- 6:00 PM50mProcrastination Domination WorkshopDo you find yourself putting things off to the very last possible second? Are you often scrambling to turn in quality work because you waited too long to start? Don’t know how to break your bad procrastination habits? Learn some strategies to help you prioritize, motivate yourself, and dominate procrastination! Call 309-438-7100 or stop by the Visor Center to sign up! If you need an accommodation to fully participate in any Julia N. Visor Academic Center program, session or event, please contact Visor Center, University College at (309) 438-7100 or VisorCenter@IllinoisState.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.Hosted by: University CollegeAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11665344
- 7:00 PM1hClimbing Team PracticeTwice 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/11569705
- 7:00 PM1hWelcome to the Dark Side – Dark Web Crash CourseJust in time for Halloween, we’re taking a peek into the shadows. Join us for a crash course on the Dark Web—what it is, how it works, and how to explore it safely and legally. We’ll break down myths, walk through a simulation, and help you understand the role the dark web plays in cybersecurity. Additionally, enjoy a Halloween-themed goodie bag with candy from WiCyS ISU while we explore the spookier side of the internet!Hosted by: Women in Cybersecurity - Illinois State University Student ChapterAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11375260
- 7:00 PM2hCoffeehouse Corner - TriviaVisit the stage at Starbucks in the Bone Student Center for trivia! This event is sponsored by Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality and Redbird Well. 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. Full schedule: October 10/21 - Trivia - 7 p.m. 10/29 - Live music by Nelly's Echo* - 7 p.m. November 11/4 - Live music by Alex Ahn* - 7 p.m. 11/10 - Live music by School of Theatre, Dance, and Film students - 1 - 2 p.m. 11/18 - Trivia - 7 p.m. December 12/2 - Craft night - 7 p.m.Hosted by: Campus Recreation, Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality, Health Promotion and Wellness, Student Counseling Services , Student Health ServicesAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/11374524