George Redell

The Civil Service Council will feature a Civil Service employee at Illinois State University each month to highlight an exceptional colleague and the outstanding work being done on campus. This month, learn about and applaud Safety Environmental Compliance Officer with Environmental Health and Safety, George Redell.

Milner Library

For nearly half a century, the Civil Service (CS) and Administrative/Professional (AP) Councils have served as key shared governance bodies representing the staff of Illinois State University.

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Illinois State University staff and students are encouraged to apply to become part of the 2024-2025 University Hearing Panel (UHP).

Collage of six images featuring events for Asian Heritage Week

The diverse culture of Asia will be celebrated with Asian Heritage Week, April 25-27, 2024, at Illinois State University.  AsiaConnect, working with the Normal Public Library and Illinois Art Station, will hold festivities throughout the week. All events are free and open to the public. 

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ReggieCon LIVE! 2024: Ruins, Reflections, Creations, and Dreams will be held from Saturday, April 27 to Tuesday, April 30, at Bone Student Center, University Galleries, and other locations across the Illinois State University campus.

brick-lined path and patios in front of Ewing Manor

Experience Ewing Manor’s rich history by registering for the annual architecture tour on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

The Foxtail Film Festival is back April 25-28, 2024!

On April 25-28, 2024, the School of Communication, in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the School of Theatre and Dance, and the Woonsook Kim School of Art, will host the second annual Foxtail Film Festival at the Normal Theatre.

campus monument with open hand and text recognizing former president Robert G. Bone

Human Resources has announced the open enrollment for the University Sick Leave Bank (SLB) program from April 5, 2024, through April 16, 2024.

Illinois State university Quad flowers in spring

Please applaud these new, promoted, reclassified, and retiring Civil Service employees.

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Celebrating years of service at Illinois State University.

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