The Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner featuring Emmy Award-winning journalist Jemele Hill has been rescheduled for February 25. The event is sold out.
SOLD OUT: Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner with Jemele Hill, February 25
Unit: University Events
Homecoming marks centennial year
Other than commencement, there is nothing on campus with as rich a tradition as Homecoming. This fall marks the 100th year since the celebration that brings alumni back to ISU each fall began.
The pandemic can’t keep the Forensics Union quiet
Dating to 1857, the Forensics Union is Illinois State’s oldest registered student organization (RSO). And this school year, the public-speaking and debate group has continued to compete and further its legacy by adapting to the restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The benefits of spending more time out in nature, February 6-7
Associate Professor Aaron T. Ebata, Ph.D., will speak at Illinois State University about his studies regarding spending time in nature as it relates to family relationships during two talks on February 6-7. Part of the Children’s Studies Minor Speaker Series, the events are free and open to the public.
President’s Holiday Horn Choir Performance and Reception, 2019
The Illinois State University Horn Choir will present a concert of holiday music at 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 13, in the first-floor atrium of Hovey Hall. The performance is free and open to the public.
Children’s Holiday Party highlights the holidays, registration due November 29
Children and grandchildren of all Illinois State University faculty, staff, retirees, and students are invited to participate in the Children’s Holiday Party from 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 6, at Horton Field House. Registration is open.
Fear the Bird Kick-Off set for August 18
Join us on Sunday, August 18, from 1–3 p.m. on the first floor of the Bone Student Center by Barnes and Noble as we partner with Welcome Week for a Fear the Bird Kick-Off event!
Nominate alumni king and queen for Homecoming 2019 royalty
Illinois State will celebrate its many traditions October 21-27 during Homecoming 2019: Come One. Come All.
PRESS 254 book launch and reading, May 1
Join PRESS 254 at the Publications Unit for a book launch and reading event to celebrate the publication of our first full-length book, Tapestries, on May 1.
Legendary poet, editor Jerome Rothenberg to discuss publishing, April 11
Internationally celebrated poet, editor, translator, and anthologist Jerome Rothenberg will share his experiences at Illinois State University on April 11.
