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Tuesday, October 3rd
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
Wednesday, October 4th
Visiting Artist Lecture: Macon Reed
Macon Reed is an artist working in sculpture, installation, video, radio documentary, painting, and participatory projects.
Friday, October 6th
The ISU Planetarium Presents: From Earth to the Universe!
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to present From Earth to the Universe, running weekends from September 22 through November 18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. There are no presentations October 27-28. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of…
Saturday, October 7th
The ISU Planetarium Presents: From Earth to the Universe!
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to present From Earth to the Universe, running weekends from September 22 through November 18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. There are no presentations October 27-28. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of…
The ISU Planetarium Presents: From Earth to the Universe!
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to present From Earth to the Universe, running weekends from September 22 through November 18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. There are no presentations October 27-28. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of…
Monday, October 9th
Tour Historic Ewing Manor
Explore the historic Ewing Manor with trained docents to guide you through three floors of this wonderful venue.
Wednesday, October 11th
Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by University High School Student Senate
Please consider donating blood at the Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, October 11, sponsored by University High School Student Senate.
Friday, October 13th
Creating Healthy Campus-Community Partnerships
The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is proud to host renowned service-learning scholar and practitioner Barbara Jacoby, Ph.D.
The ISU Planetarium Presents: From Earth to the Universe!
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to present From Earth to the Universe, running weekends from September 22 through November 18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. There are no presentations October 27-28. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of…
Saturday, October 14th
The ISU Planetarium Presents: From Earth to the Universe!
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to present From Earth to the Universe, running weekends from September 22 through November 18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. There are no presentations October 27-28. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of…
The ISU Planetarium Presents: From Earth to the Universe!
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to present From Earth to the Universe, running weekends from September 22 through November 18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. There are no presentations October 27-28. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of…
Monday, October 16th
Holiday Helper Kickoff Event
Students, Faculty, and Staff are invited to join us for our Holiday Helper Kickoff event where they will be among the first to choose from this year’s 300+ participating children in need of holiday gifts.
Tuesday, October 17th
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
Friday, October 20th
Dianna Frid: IT TAKES TIME | Opening reception
IT TAKES TIME: Selected Works from 2009 through 2017 presents 55 works by Mexican-born, Chicago-based artist Dianna Frid.
Erin Washington: Light Touch | Opening Reception
"Erin Washington: Light Touch" features new and recent collages, paintings, drawings, and sculpture by the Chicago-based artist.
The ISU Planetarium Presents: From Earth to the Universe!
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to present From Earth to the Universe, running weekends from September 22 through November 18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. There are no presentations October 27-28. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of…
Saturday, October 21st
The ISU Planetarium Presents: From Earth to the Universe!
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to present From Earth to the Universe, running weekends from September 22 through November 18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. There are no presentations October 27-28. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of…
The ISU Planetarium Presents: From Earth to the Universe!
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to present From Earth to the Universe, running weekends from September 22 through November 18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. There are no presentations October 27-28. The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of…
Monday, October 23rd
International Education Week: Panel Discussion on Students’ Global Experiences
Inaugural Welcome by Dr. Barbara Ribbens followed by Panel Discussion involving 4 MBA students from different countries. Students will talk about business practices, business environment, national culture etc. in their own countries. This event will be followed by an international food tasting in the State Farm Hall of Business Atrium at 7:30 p.m.
International Education Week: Mennonite College of Nursing Lecture – Why Participate in Trans-cultural/International Immersion Experiences, especially as a Nurse?
Two Mennonite College of Nursing faculty have had a long-standing passion for trans-cultural experiences. Wendy Mann Woith, PhD, RN, FAAN and Lynn Kennell, MS, RN will share their journeys in exploring various health care delivery systems around the world, participating in service learning, educational, and research-oriented experiences in India, Brazil, and Russia. Learn about MCN’s…
Tuesday, October 24th
Discussion with Dianna Frid, organized in conjunction with her exhibition of artist’s books.
Discussion with Dianna Frid, organized in conjunction with her exhibition of artist's books.
Gallery walk with Dianna Frid, organized in conjunction with IT TAKES TIME, her solo exhibition at University Galleries.
Oct 24 at 12pm Gallery walk with Dianna Frid, organized in conjunction with IT TAKES TIME, her solo exhibition at University Galleries. IT TAKES TIME: Selected Works from 2009 through 2017 presents 55 works by Mexican-born, Chicago-based artist Dianna Frid. The exhibition title refers to the process of creating work, to the recursive cycles of life…
International Education Week: Mennonite College of Nursing Presentation – Trans-cultural Nursing Experience
Mennonite College of Nursing will have student and faculty presenters speak about their trans-cultural nursing experiences over the summer 2017 semester. Individuals will present about their MCN trans-cultural nursing experiences in Vladimir, Russia, Londrina,Brazil, and Brighton, England. We will also have a student present about her international experience with Challenges Abroad in Romania as well…
International Education Week: Innovation Seminars – Smart Buildings
Looking to gain valuable insight into smart and energy-efficient building? Join us for a FREE trans-Atlantic knowledge exchange and build your network by meeting leading global industry players. The event will feature guest speaker Enrica Oliva from Werner Sobek, an engineering and architecture firm focused on sustainable building and materials that developed a Triple Zero…
Wednesday, October 25th
International Education Week: College of Business International Interns and Study Abroad Members Reception
International interns and study abroad members will share their experiences. Study abroad personnel will provide information about study abroad programs at the College of Business.
International Education Week: Presentation – Internationally Focused Posters and Videos
Registered Student Organizations will present internationally themed posters or videos relating to one of the two following categories: Category One: Start Thinking Globally. RSOs who wish to plan something global/international for their organization will present a poster or video to describe how the RSO will begin thinking globally. One possibility might include inviting international students…
International Education Week: Keynote Speech – Global Leadership
Dr. Mikhail V. Grachev served as faculty in the United States, as well as in France, the U.K., Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Japan, Hong Kong, and Russia. His research is focused on international management, business strategy, leadership, and culture. He is the Major Collaborator and Country Co-Investigator in the award-winning 62-societies' Global Leadership and…
Thursday, October 26th
International Education Week: College of Fine Arts Lunch Talk – Life and Career as a Graphic Designer in Shanghai
Presented by Huayoung Zhong, Assistant Professor, Shanghai Normal University Tianhua College From a first-person narrative, this talk provides an overview of the life, educational and career experiences of being a graphic designer in Shanghai, China, with the background of how graphic design as a profession has developed during the past two decades along with the rapid…
International Education Week: Mennonite College of Nursing Presentation – Study Abroad Experience in Brazil and Russia
Two Mennonite College of Nursing students who traveled abroad summer 2017 will be available from 2:00PM-3:00PM to present posters and speak about their trans-cultural nursing experiences. Kelly Fiedler will be available to speak about her experience in Londrina, Brazil. Sarah Wortman will be available to speak about her experience in Vladimir, Russia.
International Education Week: Global Business Trivia Night
Global Business trivia night with RSO teams and prizes. This event will be followed by refreshments served in the State Farm Hall of Business Atrium.
Friday, October 27th
International Education Week: College of Fine Arts Lecture – East African Lifestyle Through Music and Dance
Presented by Peter Kasule Music, dance and rhythms are the voices of Africa. During the session we will explore the roots of dance, the singing of call and response as a form of communication, and the intricate syncopated rhythms that make up the daily African lifestyle. We will explore the fact that we cannot have…
The ISU Planetarium Presents: Ghostly Tales Under the Stars!
Prepare for shivers and chills at the Illinois State University Planetarium with “Ghostly Tales under the Stars!” Show times are Friday, October 27 at 7:30 PM and midnight; and Saturday, October 28 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Join the storytellers of the Improv Mafia as they perform frightening tales of the supernatural live beneath…
Saturday, October 28th
The ISU Planetarium Presents: Ghostly Tales Under the Stars!
Prepare for shivers and chills at the Illinois State University Planetarium with “Ghostly Tales under the Stars!” Show times are Friday, October 27 at 7:30 PM and midnight; and Saturday, October 28 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Join the storytellers of the Improv Mafia as they perform frightening tales of the supernatural live beneath…
Serving Those Who Served Orientation and Interview Skills Workshop
Registered volunteers for Serving Those Who Served will attend this meeting to learn more about the project and practice interview skills for the event on November 11th.
The ISU Planetarium Presents: Ghostly Tales Under the Stars!
Prepare for shivers and chills at the Illinois State University Planetarium with “Ghostly Tales under the Stars!” Show times are Friday, October 27 at 7:30 PM and midnight; and Saturday, October 28 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Join the storytellers of the Improv Mafia as they perform frightening tales of the supernatural live beneath…
The ISU Planetarium Presents: Ghostly Tales Under the Stars!
Prepare for shivers and chills at the Illinois State University Planetarium with “Ghostly Tales under the Stars!” Show times are Friday, October 27 at 7:30 PM and midnight; and Saturday, October 28 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. Join the storytellers of the Improv Mafia as they perform frightening tales of the supernatural live beneath…
Tuesday, October 31st
School of Art Research Colloquium Lecture – John Miller
The School of Art presents a Research Colloquium Lecture given by John Miller.