Eating disorders can affect anyone and it is important for treatment specialists to educate themselves on how sexuality and gender identity can play a role in eating disorder development or a negative body image in order to provide the best care possible.
Unit: Student Affairs
Pride Charity Drag Show, March 26
Chicago favorite Bambi Banks-Couleé will headline the evening with performances from local drag talent and newcomers to the virtual stage.
Eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image within college students and media
College can be an extremely difficult time for insecurity and eating disorders and is even more dangerous thanks to an array of free applications that give people the power to alter themselves, photoshop and use filters that’s on par with how media traditionally used to edit photos
Bringing it Back to Normal on April 9
The Center for Civic Engagement is excited to announce that Bring it Back to Normal, CCE’s spring day of service, will take place Friday, April 9.
Higher education staff eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on March 22
Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Friday, March 19, that higher education staff, among other groups, will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, March 22.
Plan now to vote April 6
Voting is a great way to practice civic engagement and make your impact. The next opportunity to vote in McLean County is the April 6 local election.
Day in the life: Student Body President Lauren Harris continues to lead
Student Body President Lauren Harris exemplifies the student who is highly involved across campus.
ISU Emergency Alert test, March 25
Illinois State University will be testing ISU Emergency Alert at 1:55 p.m. Thursday, March 25.
Redbird experiences shape alum’s career before and after college
Lisa DeWeert encourages Redbirds that “college is all about setting yourself up well to succeed.”
RSO of the month: Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT) promotes wellness among students
The Student Wellness Ambassador Team (SWAT) at Illinois State University provides wellness resources to students and the community. SWAT hosts events to promote the eight dimensions of health and provides physical resources to Illinois State students through the Wellness Gazebo, the GSpot. President Tatum Flores said the group holds educational workshops on campus that cover