“Be gay, do good” is the unofficial slogan of the Queer Ed Birds, a registered student organization (RSO) for teacher education majors who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
According to Dr. Christie Angleton (she/her), Assistant Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning and faculty advisor, this simple yet powerful slogan captures the essence of the organization.
Unit: Student Activities and Involvement
Business Week team spreads smiles during midterm outreach event
Illinois State University students have hit the halfway mark of the fall semester, which means midterm exams, group projects, and late-night cram sessions are in full swing.
New RSOs foster community, create opportunities
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.
ISU Golden Apple Scholars program most successful in state
More than 1,000 Illinois State University students have been inducted into the Golden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois, making it the most successful Golden Apple program in the state where it all started.
Fall booking for RSOs opens on August 5
On Monday, August 5, 2024, starting at 8 a.m., the Event Services and Catering Office at Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality will begin accepting room bookings from Registered Student Organizations wanting to host events for fall semester at the Bone Student Center.
Student employment alumni share their experiences
Ave Rio, James Hartsock and Jordan Zorn-Neuber share the connections between their student employment experience and their current full-time careers.
Office of International Engagement hosts iftar dinner
The Office of International Engagement hosted an iftar dinner last week as part of the Indian Cultural Festival.
An ICON-ic experience: PRSSA represents Illinois State University at national public relations conference
In October 2023, the Illinois State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) attended the ICON national conference in Nashville.
Sewing a vision of peace: Students create International Day of Peace quilt
This fall, Milner Library partnered with the Department of Health Sciences, specifically the students in the Global Health course, to design a community quilt based on the 17 goals for sustainable development created by the United Nations (UN) for the International Day of Peace. It is on display on Milner Library’s sixth floor through mid-December.
Starry nights: Astronomy Club offers community for nocturnal night-gazers
Illinois State’s Astronomy Club is dedicated to educating students about the universe.