Unit: University

The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Hot Brass will perform in concert at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium on Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m.

The Chamber Winds of Illinois State University’s School of Music will present a concert at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, in Kemp Recital Hall.

Illinois State University’s Symphonic Band and Symphonic Winds will present a concert on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m. in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.

Illinois State University’s School of Music will host a concert with guest artists Doug Stone and Chris Ziemba at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, in Kemp Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

“U.S. – China Relations under President Obama’s Watch: The Trial of Strength during the Global Recession” will be the subject of a presentation by Suisheng (Sam) Zhao on Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 12-1 p.m. in the Bone Student Center Third Floor East Lounge.

How do we decide where is home? For millions of immigrants, loyalties and divided between the land of their birth and the country in which they choose to live. Come and watch the award-winning documentary, Motherland – Cuba Korea USA on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. in 107 Vrooman Hall and join in the discussion.

Illinois State University’s standard measure graduation rate is at a record 70.4 percent and this year’s retention rate equals a historic high of 85 percent.