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ISU in Conversation Series creates space for community dialogue

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Senior marketing major Ella Sharp, a participant in this fall’s ISU in Conversation Series, is using her voice to help fellow students find community and be heard.

All-star alumni: University Housing Services

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Alum Danny Ellison started working as an Office Assistant for the Office of Residential Life during his sophomore year in February 2022.

This month in Illinois State University history: November

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From the origins of the women’s Sapphonian Society on campus nearly 140 years ago, to the University’s first Homecoming celebration, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.

Latino and Sustainability Cultural Dinner speaker Xiuhtezcatl Martinez discusses the art of climate activism

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Climate activist and musician Xiuhtezcatl Martinez delivered a message of alarm, and hope, to a crowd of 275 during the Latino and Sustainability Cultural Dinner on Tuesday, October 22, in the Bone Student Center’s Brown Ballroom.

Civil Service October Spotlight: Saljook Khan

The Civil Service Council will feature a Civil Service employee at Illinois State University each month to highlight an exceptional colleague and the outstanding work being done on campus. This month, learn about and applaud Assignments IT Tech Associate Saljook Khan.

Latino and Sustainability Cultural Dinner with musician and activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, tickets on sale until October 14

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University Housing Services is excited to announce musician, activist, and prolific voice Xiuhtezcatl Martinez as our special guest for the Latino and Sustainability Cultural Dinner on Tuesday, October 22, at 5 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.

Queer Coalition sponsoring blood drive September 27

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Queer Coalition, Illinois State University’s sponsored affinity group for LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff, and graduate students, is partnering with the American Red Cross to help meet hospitals’ urgent need for blood and blood products. The blood drive, which is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 11 a.m.-4p.m., will be held in the Rosa Parks Room in Watterson Towers.

Meet Joe Conte and Bill Darrow, ISU alums making a difference as Curb Bird volunteers

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Illinois State University has a proud history of alumni committed to community service, and two alums, Joe Conte ’24 and Bill Darrow ’79, continue this tradition as Move-In Curb Bird volunteers.

Move-In 2024 is almost here!

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As the fall 2024 semester rapidly approaches, nerves may begin to settle in for some students and parents. To help ease your transition to college life, University Housing Services wants to share the top 10 tips to help you feel comfortable and confident as you prepare to move in.