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Kelly Harman’s “Oppression and Resilience” exhibit at the Rachel Cooper Art Gallery opens May 1st, featuring a series of paintings and mixed media. Harman has been at Illinois State University for 20 years, where she works as an administrative aide in the Department of Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing a master’s degree in the College Student Personnel Administration Program and a graduate certificate from the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program. She also completed a 30-credit hour program in Art Studies.  Harman’s art can be appreciated as a “coming out.” Art has always been a way for her to express herself in a deeply personal and authentic way. Each piece in the exhibition is like a page from her diary, revealing her emotions in a manner that did not always feel safe. As a result, she uses mixed mediums in her artwork, depending on her mood. Her early work reflects darkness and confinement, while her more recent pieces capture the beauty of nature and everyday life. She believes in the healing power of connection and feels we must look for beauty even when it is not obvious.  The exhibition is free and open to the public from May 1, 2026, to September 25, 2026, Monday through Friday during gallery hours, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The artist reception is on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 3 PM. Light refreshments will be served. If you need accommodations to attend the exhibition, please contact Jamie Anderson at jlande4@IllinoisState.edu.Hosted by: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/12419906

Visit Coffeehouse Corner to learn about your Redbird Life at Illinois State, ways to get involved through fun events, and wellness resources at ISU. Create your own ISU themed diamond painting! 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.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/12469017

Visit Coffeehouse Corner to learn about your Redbird Life at Illinois State, ways to get involved through fun events, and wellness resources at ISU. Create your own ISU themed diamond painting! 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.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/12469018

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, dorm room essentials, small household items, textbooks, and more. Hosted by: Office Of SustainabilityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/12458076

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, dorm room essentials, small household items, textbooks, and more. Hosted by: Office Of SustainabilityAdditional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/12458077