Student Activities and Involvement (SAI)

RSO of the month: The Association of Latinx American Students fosters an appreciation for diversity

The Association of Latinx American Students (ALAS) at Illinois State University provides programs and activities that foster a better understanding and appreciation for the cultural diversity of the Latinx community. ALAS President Mario Romero works with an executive board of peers to operate the RSO. The board worked with Romero to describe the registered student organization’s (RSO) main functions

RSO of the month: Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT) promotes wellness among students

SWAT members with masks posing at the GSpot

The Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT) at Illinois State University provides wellness resources to students and the community. SWAT hosts events to promote the eight dimensions of health and provides physical resources to Illinois State students through the Wellness Gazebo, the GSpot. President Tatum Flores said the group holds educational workshops on campus that cover

Asian Pacific American Coalition promotes diversity and belonging among students

APAC board members dressed up and smiling

A spotlight on the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC), which members describe as a family that provides an inclusive space.

RSO of the month: Illinois State’s ‘Spread the Magic’ inspires smiles across the state

Students dressed as the Little Mermaid, Rapunzel, Elsa, and Spiderman smiling and waving

Spread the Magic, a registered student organization (RSO) at Illinois State, delivers positivity to healthcare centers and events in Bloomington-Normal. Members typically dress in costume as Disney characters or superheroes before heading out to visit with children, individuals with disabilities, or the elderly. President Leela Wolgemuth said the group is now hosting meetings over Zoom

RSO of the month: Sigma Alpha Iota members bond over musical passions

Female-identifying music fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) provides a welcoming environment for women who love music at Illinois State University. President Megan McDillon said she knows Greek life can be intimidating but believes that joining SAI is an easy and empowering process. “Our goal is to promote interaction between those who share a commitment and

Redbird for life: Former UPB leader becomes leader of UPB

New staff member, Amanda Cox, smiles through a picture frame with mascot, Reggie Redbird

Amanda Cox, ’16, M.S ’18, will be returning to University Program Board. This time, she will be leading the students. Amanda Cox always made trips to Illinois State when she was a little girl with her parents. Her parents grew up in Morton, Illinois, went to Illinois State, and met here. Cox, growing up in

Dean of Students Office announces new areas

In order to better serve our students, the Dean of Students office recently combined some of our areas.