Family Weekend 2024: September 13-15

Three people holding signs in front of an Illinois State backdrop. Person 1 (holding sign): "Mama Bird" Person 2 (holding sign): "Fear the Bird!" Person 3 (holding sign): "Papa Bird"

Illinois State University is gearing up for one of its annual fall traditions: Family Weekend. Set to take place on September 13-15, 2024, this event invites families and supporters to campus to enjoy various activities and create lasting memories with their Redbird.

Twelve Thousand Bombs seminar series continues in fall 2024

A sketch of the Twelve Thousand Bombs Speaker Series speakers with a watermark of a nuclear weapon in the background

The Twelve Thousand Bombs seminar series on nuclear weapons will continue this fall with four eminent scholars and public figures speaking at ISU. The series, sponsored by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, was inaugurated in 2023 and aims to raise awareness of nuclear weapons issues in the Bloomington-Normal community.

In the News, September 2024

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Highlights of stories about Illinois State University experts and initiatives appearing in the media.    

ISU Planetarium presents “Big Astronomy”

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The ISU Planetarium is pleased to offer “Big Astronomy,” running weekends from September 6 through November 16.  Showtimes are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

HR news and notes for August 2024

Cardinal Court residence halls photographed from the east side

HR news and notes features information about LinkedIn Learning, flexible work policies, and updates to rehiring retiree procedures