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The Bone Student Center serves as the gateway to campus and the hub of campus activities. Adjacent to the Bone Student Center is the Bowling and Billiards Center and a 500-space parking lot.

Braden Auditorium is connected to the Bone Student Center and seats 3,457. It offers premier entertainment for the University and the community.

The Bone Student Center is named after Robert G. Bone, President of Illinois State University from 1956–67, whom many say knew every student’s name on campus. In 1973, the Illinois State University Union and Auditorium was constructed. 

During the University’s 125th Anniversary Celebration in February of 1982, the facility was renamed the Bone Student Center and Braden Auditorium; honoring Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bone (President 1960–1967) and Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Braden (President 1967–1970). The Bone Student Center and Braden Auditorium stand as a reminder of their dedication and commitment to the University’s students.

Events at this venue
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Canceled Queer Coalition Brown Bag Chats

Bone Student Center Normal, United States

Bring your lunch or just yourself to the Faculty Staff Lounge in the Bone Student Center (2nd floor, to the right of Timbers Grille) for informal conversation and networking.

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Canceled Queer Coalition Brown Bag Chats

Bone Student Center Normal, United States

Bring your lunch or just yourself to the Faculty Staff Lounge in the Bone Student Center (2nd floor, to the right of Timbers Grille) for informal conversation and networking.

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Spring Internship Fair

Bone Student Center Normal, United States

Students connect with employers seeking candidates for internship opportunities.

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Canceled Queer Coalition Brown Bag Chats

Bone Student Center Normal, United States

Bring your lunch or just yourself to the Faculty Staff Lounge in the Bone Student Center (2nd floor, to the right of Timbers Grille) for informal conversation and networking.

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Navigating Career Fairs

Bone Student Center Normal, United States

Get great tips from actual employers that will help you prepare for and be confident when participating in the spring career fairs

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Spring Career Fair

Bone Student Center Normal, United States

Students and alumni connect with employers seeking candidates for their full-time positions.

Image of brown paper lunch bag with rainbows

Canceled Queer Coalition Brown Bag Chats

Bone Student Center Normal, United States

Bring your lunch or just yourself to the Faculty Staff Lounge in the Bone Student Center (2nd floor, to the right of Timbers Grille) for informal conversation and networking.

Fine Arts Career Fair

Bone Student Center Normal, United States

Employers connect with Redbirds in art, creative technology, film, dance, music, and theater for internships, full-time positions, and to build their network.

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Career Chats

Bone Student Center Normal, United States

Learn about career paths by participating in an interactive panel session with alumni and employers.