Go exploring with Campus Recreation

Hiking

This Day Hike to Clinton Lake will be October 10 at Clinton Lake Recreation Area. Register by noon October 7 online or at the Welcome Desk in the Student Fitness Center.

Welcome Week returns with inclusive sessions

Students pose with Reggie

Welcome Week sessions are dedicated to provide an inclusive environment, including the veteran’s orientation, a spirituality session, and the non-traditional student orientation.

Resources to help quit smoking

blue sky

On July 1, Illinois State University will become smoke- and tobacco-free. Health Promotion and Wellness provides resources for those who want to quit smoking.

Q&A: Meet the creator of the 2015 Bird Shirt

Redbird and student

The 2015 Bird Shirt was designed by Taylor Gersch, student specialist at the Bone Student Center and senior from the School of Art. We sat down with her to learn more about the process.

Umoja, Lavender Graduation celebrate achievements

Porscha M. Stevens is bestowed with the Kente cloth

The pre-commencement ceremony Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates at Illinois State has opened the door for a new ceremony this year called the Lavender Graduation: Celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) and Allied Graduates. Ceremony founders say the events provide students—and the campus—another chance to celebrate.