Since its founding in 1979, Business Week has been the heart of professional development in the College of Business at Illinois State. Business Week is a week-long series of engaging professional development opportunities for students of all ages. It encourages personal interaction between students, alumni, potential employers, and industry leaders. Through this, students foster soft skills essential for success in the professional world.
Topic: Student Life
Noah Kahan to headline spring concert at Braden Auditorium
Noah Kahan will headline the spring concert at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium at 7 p.m. March 20.
A Redbird love story: Josh and Alexis Ashley
Graduates and employers often advise current students to get involved in registered student organizations to build professional skills and lifelong networks. But in some cases, it can also lead to true love, like it did for Josh and Alexis Ashley.
Nominations open for Student Leadership Awards
The Dean of Students Office is now accepting nominations for the Student Leadership Awards. These annual awards recognize Illinois State University undergraduate students for excellence in student leadership and involvement.
Prioritizing Student Success at the College of Business
When students succeed, everyone wins. That recognition across the College of Business has led to several new initiatives and processes in the last year with more ahead.
Mainstream media misrepresentation: Marcus Pruitt unpacks the facts as a Black American
Marcus Pruitt expected more when viewing a Target commercial, but quickly learned they paid less attention to the accuracy of Black American representation than needed.
Drag Royalty to host Valentine’s Day show, Feburary 10
Drag Royalty, a registered student organization (RSO) at Illinois State University, will host a Valentine’s Day show at 7 p.m. February 10, 2023, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Umoja celebration registration open until March 10
The Umoja Community Forum is hosting its annual celebration for Illinois State University students of African descent and from the African diaspora.
Resource rich: Spring 2023 Student Success series
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.
Something for everyone: Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality offers inclusive dining options
In a 2022 survey of Illinois State student meal plan holders, approximately 8% of respondents—nearly 500 students—self-identified as having a food allergy. Illinois State’s Department of Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH) meets those students’ needs by providing resources and services that allow them to safely enjoy the many dining options available.