The Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT), a Health Promotion and Wellness sponsored student organization, has advocated for the health of Illinois State students for over 25 years. Typically, the group’s efforts promote healthy habits such as practicing safe alcohol use, living an active lifestyle, positive sexual health behaviors, and practicing mindfulness. But this school year, the team faces its biggest health promotion obstacle yet—the global pandemic.
Year: 2020
A message from President Dietz (August 28, 2020)
President Larry Dietz discusses COVID-19 test results and executive orders from the Town of Normal.
Illinois State faculty pursue excellence in online education
Illinois State University course instructors worked endless hours to translate excellence in teaching to online formats.
Asynchronous courses opening doors
Asynchronous online courses, or courses that do not require students to log in at a certain time, are sparking ingenuity from faculty and providing flexibility for students.
Redbirds explore grad school with help from virtual Graduate School Series
Graduation may be months away, but it’s never too early to explore additional educational opportunities.
Series assists international students with career success
Virtual International Student Career Series provides support to Redbirds seeking employment in the United States.
New geography scholarship available thanks to generous gift
The Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment introduces a new scholarship geared towards academic and professional development of geography majors.
Administrative/Professional Council awards 2020 scholarships
The Administrative/Professional (A/P) Council at Illinois State University offered 11 scholarships to the accomplished sons and daughters of current A/P staff members and retirees for use as financial assistance to attend Illinois State University.
Embracing challenges: My beginnings in the Peace Corps
Peace Corps. For a lot of people, especially those who’ve already served, it means a lot. I’ve always heard former volunteers use words like “amazing,” “cathartic,” and “life-changing” to describe their service abroad.
String Project classes offered online beginning September 10
The Illinois State University String Project provides many different options for students who are interested in pursuing excellence in string playing.