It is more important than ever that counseling services are equipped to meet the mental health needs of Asian students in a culturally sensitive approach that works to eliminate the negative stigma surrounding mental health.
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Healthy body image concerns and resources during COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all of our lives, bringing about new challenges to everyone, specifically, those suffering with eating disorders and body image issues
Safe(ish) sessions to feature DoctorJonPaul
Illinois State University’s Multicultural Center will be hosting a series of interactive programs titled Safe(ish).
Native American Film Series final fall discussion, November 16
This Fall 2020 semester, a film series and discussion forum has been planned that focuses on historic and contemporary issues facing indigenous peoples that often go unnoticed.
Help and hope available for students undecided on a major/career
Discover how Career Services assists students with identifying and exploring career paths.
Meeting the mental health needs of Black students
With this double-edged sword of identity duality also comes substantial health-related implications – which suggest that the promotion of mental health care for African-Americans is a matter of considerable urgency.
RSO of the month: College Mentors for Kids builds important relationships
Illinois State’s chapter of College Mentors for Kids gives current students the opportunity to connect with local elementary school students. President Allison Isom said the registered student organization’s (RSO’s) main priority is to reach the children who will benefit most from educational and social mentorship. “These kids come from low income areas where their parents
Take a break from reality through creative writing with Milner Library
Join Milner Library in taking a break from reality with creative writing throughout the month of November. All month long Milner will share resources, writing tips, and event host a contest challenging students to write 1,000 creative words.
CAS student forums on diversity, equity, and inclusion, October 27-29
All students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to take part in the virtual open forums. The aim of the forums is to generate action items on topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
First Generation Celebration: Hidden Figures–Power of LEGACY, November 2-6
The 2020 First Generation Celebration will be a campus-wide tribute to the often-unsung contributions and achievements of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who were the first in their families to enter higher education.