College students are in the highest risk category of any age group for developing a substance use disorder, yet they are the least likely to receive treatment (less than 10%).
Unit: Student Affairs
Microinternships provide students with new internship option
Microinternships allow students to develop skills, explore careers, make valuable professional connections, and gain practical experience in your field.
It’s not too late: Join Live Well with Eight at State
Join the Live Well with Eight at State Program!
New RSOs focus on inclusion, empowerment, and community
With over 400 registered student organizations (RSOs) on campus, Illinois State offers students a multitude of opportunities to explore their interests, develop new hobbies, and build a community. As new Redbirds with their own unique passions enroll every year, that number only continues to grow.
ISU Emergency Management department equips individuals to build emergency preparedness kits for emergency preparedness month
Emergency preparedness month is a time to prepare for unexpected disasters and emergencies and raise awareness about taking safety precautions in everyday life. Every September, individuals around the nation openly discuss ways to be ready to act in the event of any emergency or disaster.
Local opportunities to enhance your Family Weekend experience
It’s time to gear up for Illinois State University’s Family Weekend, held October 1-3 this year. Illinois State will offer many events and programs during Family Weekend 2021, but this weekend is also a perfect time to explore other opportunities around Bloomington-Normal. Check out these activities with your Redbird family to make your weekend the
Redbird Esports Overwatch off to hot start in year two
Since July, Redbird Esports has been on a tear, winning major tournaments against not just the top collegiate teams, but some of the best talent on the continent.
TikTok, body image, and eating concerns
While social media has made paved its way into our lives for good, new apps with new ways of connecting are popping up all the time. The latest and most widely used is TikTok with over 2.6 BILLION downloads.
Like all social media apps- TikTok has its own set of pros and cons that contribute to users, body image and eating habits. While the app has proven for great entertainment and even a source of knowledge, the randomness of the app’s For You Page provides an outlet to unsolicited harmful content to those struggling with negative body image and eating disorders
TRIBE: Vigil for victims and survivors of Indigenous residential schools, September 30
Honoring Life: Vigil for Residential and Boarding School Victims and Survivors will be an evening of healing, solidarity, and community building.
Faculty/Staff Flu Shot Clinics for Fall 2021
Student Health Services and Mennonite College of Nursing will be holding three Faculty/Staff Flu Shot Clinics, September 20-22. Appointments are needed.