National Transfer Student Week, taking place October 21-25, 2024, recognizes and celebrates the unique journeys of transfer students. One way LEAD assists transfer students is through the EMERGE Transfer Student Leadership program. This program is designed to help transfer students connect with the ISU campus and enhance their leadership skills.
Dr. Bailey’s discussion will explore how white supremacy harms white individuals, drawing connections between privilege, identity, and the societal structures that sustain inequality.
Latinas in STEM is a new registered student organization at Illinois State University that provides educational and social opportunities for Latina women majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)-related programs, while also helping them connect through Latinx culture.
With over 400 registered student organizations (RSOs) at Illinois State University, students are likely to find a group that aligns with their passions, skills, and interests. This number continues to grow as new RSOs are formed, creating even more opportunities for students to get involved on campus.
Off-Campus Services, a unit of the Dean of Students Office, invites campus departments to participate in the upcoming Off-Campus Expo on October 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
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.
Join Lara Schwartz, of PEN America and founding director of the American University Project on Civil Discourse, and Dr. Katy Strzepek, Ph.D. ’18, director of the Center for Civic Engagement, for an interactive online workshop designed to introduce faculty, staff, and administrators to the legal framework of the First Amendment, principles of free speech and academic freedom, and unprotected speech such as harassment or threats.
The Latin American and Latina/o Studies Program is thrilled to announce the Third Annual Community of Belonging and Success (COBAS) Workshop, focusing on the recruitment, retention, and degree completion of first-generation students. This year, the keynote speaker is Dr. Howard Rambsy II, a renowned research professor from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His presentation, “Safe & Salient Spaces: The Importance of Enriched Environments for Underrepresented Students,” will delve into the successful strategies employed in his courses for first-year Black men and women, emphasizing the creation of supportive and empowering educational environments. Join us on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Jaime Escalante Conference Room.
The Multicultural Center hosted cultural graduation recognition events that honor the University’s Latino/a/x, LGBTQIA2S+, and Middle Eastern, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Southeast Asian graduates, their families, and communities.
More than 3,500 Illinois State students will earn degrees this May, with spring commencement scheduled for Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11, 2024, in CEFCU Arena. Here’s a numerical look at this spring’s graduates.
