Recipients of the 2024 Student Leadership Awards announced

Individual photos of the four student award winners together in a photo collage

The Dean of Students Office is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Student Leadership Awards! Each year, the Dean of Students office recognizes Illinois State students for excellence in student leadership and involvement.

Earth Day Breakfast speaker: ‘It’s on you and on me’

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LaToya Ruby Frazier, an artist-activist who uses photography, video, installation art, books, and immersive collaborations with her subjects to tell their stories of injustice, was the keynote speaker at Illinois State University’s 2024 Earth Day Breakfast, held April 18, 2024, at the Brown Ballroom in the Bone Student Center.

Spring 2024 Commencement, May 10-11

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Illinois State University’s spring commencement will be held in five ceremonies with two on Friday, May 10, and three on Saturday, May 11, in CEFCU Arena.

Open house for Student Navigator Program

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The Dean of Students Office invites faculty and staff to learn about the Student Navigator program through an informal open house on Friday, April 19, from noon-2 p.m. on the third floor of the Student Services Building.

Dr. Jason Kilmer to present on mental health and substance use on April 24

Dr. Jason Kilmer

Health Promotion and Wellness is excited to welcome Dr. Jason Kilmer, associate professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, to campus on Wednesday, April 24. Kilmer will be delivering a talk, “Mental Health and Substance Use,” shedding light on the profound impact of alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs on the mental well-being of college students.