The Redbirds Together Wellness Ambassadors are a group of students dedicated to providing peer-to-peer education, reminders, and encouragement to their fellow Redbirds about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Unit: Student Affairs
#RedbirdWelcome and move-in 2020 social media recap
The Redbird community worked together to make Illinois State University a safe and inviting home away from home during this year’s Welcome Week and move-in.
Career Center changes name to Career Services
The name change implemented this summer is a result of emerging trends within the career services industry, goals established by the University Academics and Careers Council, and the department’s future relocation to the Bone Student Center.
Staying healthy during a pandemic is about mind and body
It’s easy to focus only on the physical components of battling a pandemic, but Illinois State University health care experts agree with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that maintaining your mental health and managing stress are integral to one’s overall health.
Psychology student starts Black Student Psychology Association
This semester there will be a new Registered Student Organization (RSO) on campus. Psychology student, Yarisheia Tiggs, is proud to launch the Black Student Psychology Association (BSPA) where she will serve as Founder and President.
The woman behind the masks: Dean of Students Office staff member has made more than 1,000 facial coverings
When the University closed in March, Patti Munster had some time on her hands. Scrolling through Facebook, she noticed her hometown ambulance service needed face masks. The Dean of Students Office staff member has made more than 1,000 facial coverings since then.
Fall campus update from President Dietz (8/4/2020)
President Larry Dietz provides an update on the Fall 2020 semester.
Illinois State University to rename floors in Watterson Towers
President Larry Dietz announced Illinois State University will rename floors in the Watterson Towers residence hall.
Redbird for life: Former UPB leader becomes leader of UPB
Amanda Cox, ’16, M.S ’18, will be returning to University Program Board. This time, she will be leading the students. Amanda Cox always made trips to Illinois State when she was a little girl with her parents. Her parents grew up in Morton, Illinois, went to Illinois State, and met here. Cox, growing up in
Illinois State announces Redbird Pledge
The Redbird Pledge is the latest initiative in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This voluntary pledge for students, faculty, and staff emphasizes a shared commitment to helping maintain a safe and healthy campus.