In October 2023, the Illinois State University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) attended the ICON national conference in Nashville.
Unit: Student Activities and Involvement
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.
WGSS to host Welcome Party Thursday, August 31
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program (WGSS) is hosting a Welcome Party on Thursday, August 31, at 5 p.m. for incoming students interested in learning more about the WGSS minor.
Student employment alums speak about time on campus
Gianna Velazquez ’20, Chris Melecio ’20, Michael Catalan ’16 and Megan Barnash ’14 share the connections between their student employment experience and their current full-time careers.
Introducing Thanksgiving to international students
The Office of International Engagement hosted a Thanksgiving Celebration November 17 for international students at Illinois State University.
Redbird Esports is here: Nationally recognized program continues growth with new facility
In a few short years, Illinois State has built a powerhouse esports program that has made the University a destination for a massive national and international population of prospective students who may have never known about the school otherwise.
Graduate students presenting at NCA Convention
Graduate students in the School of Communication will be presenting their scholarly work at the National Communication Association’s (NCA) 108th Annual Convention. The convention will be held November 17–20, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
New RSOs span a variety of interests and passions
Although there are already more than 400 registered student organizations (RSOs) on Illinois State University’s campus, students inspired by their personal passions continue creating new RSOs that connect fellow Redbirds with similar interests.
First-Gen Redbirds welcome social, September 7
First-Gen Redbirds, the registered student organization supporting and celebrating first-generation college students, will hold First to the Finish, a welcome social for students, faculty, and staff.