Illinois State University is a vibrant campus that offers students multitudes of possibilities. Sometimes navigating all the options available to students can be a challenge. This spring, the CAST Connections Student Success Center, Milner Library, and University College’s Julia N. Visor Center are collaborating with others on campus to highlight ways for students to enhance their journey at Illinois State. Throughout the semester, College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) students will have the opportunity to attend events showcasing various ways to engage with campus support for their personal and academic success:
- Office of Student Research CAST Panel, Monday, February 6, 2-3 p.m., Milner Library, sixth floor SW
- Have you ever considered researching as an undergraduate? The Office of Student Research and CAST students will share their experiences doing research and provide information about getting involved.
- CAST Connections Community Service Project, Monday, February 13, 5-6 p.m., 102 Turner Hall
- Stop by our CAST community service project to help decorate a get-well card for BroMenn Hospital patients. Building community with others in your department and college is a great way to expand your circle at Illinois State.
- Micro-internships and Career Services, Wednesday, February 22, 2-3 p.m., 205B Bone Student Center, Career Resource Center
- A new and emerging opportunity with CAST is micro-internships. This session will help you learn more about this opportunity and introduce you to the resources CAST students have from Career Services.
- Hidden Curriculum Panel, Friday, March 3, 12–1 p.m., virtual event (access the Zoom link here)
- This session will feature faculty members from various CAST departments offering their advice on general norms and values expected in the classroom but not necessarily explicitly stated in the syllabus.
- CAST Librarians: Who we are & how we can help you! Monday, March 6, 3:30-4:15 p.m., 164D Milner Library
- Did you know that every student has a subject librarian for their major? Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about your librarians from Milner Library, how they can help you research for classes, and more.
- Night Against Procrastination
- Wednesday, March 29, 4-6 p.m., Milner Library, Floor 2; Tuesday, April 25, 4-6 p.m., Vrooman Center
- Milner Library and the Julia N. Visor Center are combining forces to share information about services available to help you succeed in your classes. Join us at either event to learn more about how you can utilize all the offerings of Milner and the Visor Center to combat procrastination and achieve your academic goals.
