This week’s update includes information about all classes moving online after Fall Break, clarification about required and strongly encouraged COVID-19 testing, testing locations, COVID-19 and the upcoming election, and the Election Day holiday.
Year: 2020
School of Theatre and Dance presents a Shakespeare classic virtually
Richard III will be presented in two parts: Part One runs October 29-31 with the story continuing with Part Two November 5-7. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. Performances are free and are limited to the first 300 registrants.
Graduate student succeeds in virtual classroom with new technology
When the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced professors to move classes online last spring, Heather O’Leary ’10 had a smoother transition than many educators.
Redbird blood drive, November 13
The Alumni Association Board, along with the American Red Cross, will be hosting a blood drive on Illinois State University’s campus.
Meeting the mental health needs of Black students
With this double-edged sword of identity duality also comes substantial health-related implications – which suggest that the promotion of mental health care for African-Americans is a matter of considerable urgency.
RSO of the month: College Mentors for Kids builds important relationships
Illinois State’s chapter of College Mentors for Kids gives current students the opportunity to connect with local elementary school students. President Allison Isom said the registered student organization’s (RSO’s) main priority is to reach the children who will benefit most from educational and social mentorship. “These kids come from low income areas where their parents
Stevenson Center partners with Edu-Futuro
Edu-Futuro, an organization dedicated to empowering immigrant and underserved youth in and around Washington, D.C., is hosting its first Stevenson Center Fellow.
Take a break from reality through creative writing with Milner Library
Join Milner Library in taking a break from reality with creative writing throughout the month of November. All month long Milner will share resources, writing tips, and event host a contest challenging students to write 1,000 creative words.
From theory to practice: Stevenson Center Fellows use skills to help local organizations
Students become Stevenson Center Fellows because they value service: they want their graduate education to benefit others as much as themselves. Under the guidance of sociology professor Dr. Frank Beck, Fellows worked in two groups in 2020 to assist the School Street Food Pantry and Autism McLean.
Holiday Helper seeks sponsorships, offers curbside drop-off
For decades, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff have provided holiday gifts for local children through the University’s Holiday Helper program.