Many international students have a difficult time with these new changes and develop acculturative stress. Acculturative stress is the psychological impact of adaptation to a new culture. This stress can cause anxiety, depression, and other mental and physical illnesses
Unit: Student Affairs
Series assists students, alumni when applying to graduate school
Career Services is hosting the Graduate School Series to assist students who are considering graduate school.
Nominations open for 2022 Civic Engagement Awards
The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is now accepting nominations for the University’s annual Civic Engagement Awards. The awards celebrate Illinois State’s core value of civic engagement by recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the cause.
Faculty, staff dining discounts Fridays in February 2022
In honor of the Founding Celebration, Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH) will offer faculty and staff discounts at both dining centers every Friday in February.
Disability and Mental Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults with disabilities report mental health distress five times as often as adults without disabilities (CDC, 2020).
Make a joyful noise: Interdenominational Youth Choir worships through song and outreach
It’s a Thursday night in December, and members of the Interdenominational Youth Choir (IYC) are huddled together in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. After a quick prayer and a scripture reading, the choir begins to sing in worship.
Career Readiness Series helps Redbirds with employability skills
Gain the skills you need to be successful in your job search.
Spring Internship Fair connects recruiters with students from all majors
To support Redbird career success, Career Services is hosting the Spring Internship Fair on Thursday, February 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Retirement celebration for Barb Dallinger, January 28
Illinois State University will celebrate the 30-year career of Barb Dallinger from 2-4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 28, in the Brown Ballroom I of the Bone Student Center.
New platform connects students with alumni for career mentoring
Redbirds help redbirds through Career Services’ new Alumni Mentor Network.