ISU Pride celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Charity Drag Show hosted by Illinois State alum and fan favorite SharonShareAlike. The headline act was Naomi Smalls from season eight of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Unit: Student Affairs
Redbird Respect: Continuing conversations about sexual assault beyond April
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and like so many Aprils before it, this is a month of advocacy, of raising awareness, and of mobilization. But as with any cause worth fighting for—it cannot end here. An issue this important and prevalent should not be thought of only in April, but year round.
Graduates preparing for commencement: Don’t forget about your career
It seems like just yesterday you were touring campus. The Career Center offers these tips as you graduate to help you transition into your career as a Redbird alum and professional.
Where are they now? Doug Lamb
In 1970 as a young Ph.D. graduate, Doug Lamb’s hope was to have a university faculty position in psychology that also offered the opportunity to do clinical work.
Get PAWSitively stress free during finals week, May 7 and 8
Take a break with certified therapy dogs, free chair massages, coloring, and other stress-relieving activities from 2–4 p.m. Monday, May 7, and Tuesday, May 8, in Milner Library during the special Finals Week PAWSitively Stress Free.
Stress Less Yoga Fest
Hey, Redbirds! It’s that time of year again. The last big projects and exams are wrapping up and finals are fast approaching. It is important to de-stress while studying for exams and preparing for projects.
Retirement reception for Virginia Riggins, May 10
A reception to celebrate the retirement of Virginia “Ginny” Riggins as business manager for Student Health Services will be May 10.
March Madness dance competition makes impact for local families
Chi Omega hosted its 42nd annual March Madness dance competition April 14 to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
MAX headlines Springfest at Illinois State, May 2
MAX, Stacey Kay, and Sung Beats are slated to perform at the annual Springfest concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, on the Illinois State University Quad.
Career Center’s commitment to diversity advocates for student career success
With graduation rates for African American and Hispanic students at Illinois State exceeding the national average, the Career Center’s Cultural Career Network (CCN) hosts several programs annually to champion career success for all students.