Events for Wednesday, September 18th 2019

This group has been playing at Illinois State since 1967. Players are experienced and play competitively. Several seasoned players have medalled in the Senior Olympics. Coordinator: Mathew Nadakavukaren. Contact mjnadaka@ilstu.edu for further information about playing.

Using your Strengths Strategically - AFWA Students looking to learn about utilizing their strengths to jumpstart their career and to build a Chicago network. 2:00- 4:30 pm | Personality Workshop 4:30 - 6:15 pm | Networking and Social Hour with ISU Alumni Friday | September 27 at the RSM Downtown Chicago Office Transportation by Train…

The Department of Agriculture Career Fair is the perfect place to find an internship or full-time position. The career fair is growing each year, with 60 companies participating in 2018. The next Agriculture Career Fair will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019, in the Brown Ballroom at Bone Student Center.

Get an introduction to this page layout editor, including a tour of basic tools. Learn to place and move graphics and text to create an aesthetically pleasing format for printing. Registration is required.

Health Promotion and Wellness offers massage services conveniently right on campus with a licensed massage therapist in 153 McCormick Hall. Fees are $15 for a 15-minute massage.

The Wellness Gazebo is a portable gazebo that provides health and wellness information to Illinois State students, faculty, and staff. Condoms and quit smoking kits are available for FREE, along with other resources and giveaways.  The gazebo is located on campus each week, usually on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  The Wellness Gazebo is staffed by…

The Publications Unit is welcoming April Anderson-Zorn, University Archivist for ISU, to give a presentation on her work and career track on September 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Take a break during the workday to experience the traditional practice of hatha yoga. This class is open to people of all levels of practice. This class is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from August 19 through December 15 with the exception of Labor Day (September 2) and Thanksgiving (November 28 & 29). The $70 fee for ISU community includes unlimited…

Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the moment, and non-judgmentally. The Koru 1.0 Class is a free, four week course that helps you learn about and practice various mindfulness and meditation techniques that can improve sleep; reduce stress and anxiety; improve focus, academic performance, and eating behaviors; and contribute to…

CTLT’s Early-Career Faculty Circles offer instructors in their first three years of service at Illinois State a combination of professional development and peer support. Join us for a series of lively conversations about surviving and thriving in the academy. Topics are based on chapters from Teaching What You Don’t Know by Therese Huston. Participants will receive…

China’s rise from a poor country to a middle-income economy since the late 1970 has been spectacular. In 40 years (1978-2018), China has experienced the fastest sustained expansion by a major economy in human history, with GDP growth averaging 9.5%. Such growth has made China to be the world’s second largest economy and the largest…

The Department of Politics and Government will host a brown bag lecture by Dr. Mike Hendricks at noon on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, in Schroeder Hall 203. Title: "Religion, Resistance, and Resource Extraction in Latin America" Summary: This study examines how religion and religious spirituality assist in organizing communities to resist local resource extraction. Many individuals…

Join Health Promotion and Wellness for walks every Wednesday this summer! For 30 minutes we’ll focus on our wellbeing while walking various 30 minute routes on campus. Registration is appreciated so that we can inform individuals who plan to attend about cancellations for weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Dissertation defense by John Metoyer.

International students and alumni learn about resources to identify internships and full-time positions in the United States and abroad.

Create engaging online lessons in your course through the Lessons tool. It allows you to arrange different kinds of content items in one place, providing your students with rich learning possibilities. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create a basic lesson, incorporating instructional materials, learning activities, and assessments. Registration is required.

Dissertation defense by James Neville.

Pre-professional information sessions for freshman and new transfer students interested in pursing a pre-professional career path.

Free, drop-in writing assistance available weekly at Milner Library.

Professional Resume Review & Elevator Pitch Workshop Everybody's got a resume.  What makes yours so special. Date - September 18 Time - 4:00 - 7:00 pm Location - SFHB 369 & 370 COB STUDENTS: Have your resume reviewed by COBEC members who have experience searching for jobs and internships and experience creating resumes. Attendees will…

Shown to improve strength, neuromuscular force control, and balance. No charge for ISU participants, but registration is required.