“Drawing Our Community” Exhibition at CIRA
Join us for this exhibition at the Student Art Gallery located in the lobby of Central Illinois Regional Airport.
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I PROFESS: The Graphic Design Manifesto
I PROFESS: The Graphic Design Manifesto is an international travel peer-reviewed poster exhibition curated by Audrey Bennett, professor of graphic design at University of Michigan and Christopher Corneal, associate professor of graphic design at Michigan State University. Archana Shekara, professor of graphic design at Illinois State University, is featured in this exhibition. Christopher Corneal plans to […]
HOIC Exhibition
Join us for the HOIC (Heart of Illinois Conference) exhibition at the Student Art Gallery located in Julian Hall at Illinois State University.
Student Annual Exhibition Entry Period
Submissions are currently being accepted for the Student Annual Exhibition! This exhibition has offered many students the first opportunity to have their work reviewed by professionals outside the University.
Free
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Career Success Toolkit: Perfect Your Brand (Career Readiness Week)
Career Success Toolkit: Perfect Your Brand (Career Readiness Week)
Have your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile reviewed by actual employers and discover the many ways Career Services can assist you with your career.
8 events,
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Alumni Insights: Job Search Tips (Career Readiness Week)
Alumni Insights: Job Search Tips (Career Readiness Week)
Join a virtual panel discussion with Redbird alumni and get helpful tips and tricks for your job search.
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CrossPlatform GD Lecture / Alumni Dialogues: Michael Ater (Design Director of “Instrument,” Portland)
CrossPlatform GD Lecture / Alumni Dialogues: Michael Ater (Design Director of “Instrument,” Portland)
Join us for this CrossPlatform Graphic Design Lecture by Michael Ater on Zoom.
7 events,
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AI Hacks for Career Success (Career Readiness Week)
AI Hacks for Career Success (Career Readiness Week)
Learn ethical ways to utilize AI for your career development and exploration.
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Free screening of “The Watermelon Woman” at the Normal Theater
Free screening of “The Watermelon Woman” at the Normal Theater
Queer Coalition, Illinois State University’s LGBTQIA+ affinity group for faculty, staff, and graduate students, is excited to present In Her Image: A Film Series Celebrating Queer Women and The Stories They Tell.
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Guest Artist Lecture/Recital: Patrick Rafferty, guitar
Guest Artist Lecture/Recital: Patrick Rafferty, guitar
For additional information contact Dr. Angelo Favis (309) 438-7123
Free
6 events,
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Fast Track Networking (Career Readiness Week)
Fast Track Networking (Career Readiness Week)
Participate in this virtual "speed dating" style of networking with Redbird alumni to build your professional network.
7 events,
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Dido and Aeneas
Dido and Aeneas
Considered one of the first English operas, Dido and Aeneas depicts the brief relationship between the Queen of Carthage, Dido, and the Trojan leader, Aeneas. Driven by a sense of duty, Aeneas sets sail for Italy, abandoning the heartbroken Dido. This opera is based on Virgil's The Aeneid. To purchase tickets
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Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Anne McNamara, trumpet
Charles W. Bolen Faculty Recital: Anne McNamara, trumpet
For additional information contact Dr. Anne McNamara (309) 438-2388
Free
6 events,
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Dido and Aeneas
Dido and Aeneas
Considered one of the first English operas, Dido and Aeneas depicts the brief relationship between the Queen of Carthage, Dido, and the Trojan leader, Aeneas. Driven by a sense of duty, Aeneas sets sail for Italy, abandoning the heartbroken Dido. This opera is based on Virgil's The Aeneid. To purchase tickets
8 events,
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Evening of Brass Concert
Evening of Brass Concert
Students of the brass area will perform a concert consisting of Trumpet Ensemble, Horn Choir, Trombone Choir and Tuba-Euphonium ensemble music.
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CrossPlatform GD Lecture: Christopher Corneal, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Michigan State University
CrossPlatform GD Lecture: Christopher Corneal, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Michigan State University
Join us for this CrossPlatform Graphic Design Lecture at University Galleries of Illinois State University. Free and open to the public.
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Reception for “I PROFESS: The Graphic Design Manifesto”
Reception for “I PROFESS: The Graphic Design Manifesto”
A reception for "I PROFESS: The Graphic Design Manifesto" exhibition will be on March 3.
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I Profess Exhibit Closing Reception
I Profess Exhibit Closing Reception
The I Profess Exhibit Closing Reception will take place on March 3.
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Education Career Fair
Education Career Fair
Students connect with employers from the field of education for teaching and and related fields for full-time positions.
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Convocation Hour: Performance
Convocation Hour: Performance
For additional information contact School of Music (309) 438-7631
Free
6 events,
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Visiting Artist Lecture: Sean Tatol
Visiting Artist Lecture: Sean Tatol
Join us for this Visiting Artist Program lecture by Sean Tatol at University Galleries of Illinois State University. Free and open to the public.
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Free screening of “Lingua Franca” at the Normal Theater
Free screening of “Lingua Franca” at the Normal Theater
Queer Coalition, Illinois State University’s LGBTQIA+ affinity group for faculty, staff, and graduate students, is excited to present In Her Image: A Film Series Celebrating Queer Women and The Stories They Tell.
3 events,
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Guest Artist Recital: Duo Axis
Guest Artist Recital: Duo Axis
Guest ensemble Duo Axis (Zach Sheets, flutes; Wei-Han Wu, piano) performs a concert of contemporary music by Keiko Devaux, Clay Mettens, Alex Stephenson, and David Bird.
Free
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Sensory-Friendly Art-Viewing Morning
Sensory-Friendly Art-Viewing Morning
Visit University Galleries before opening hours where you can enjoy dimmed lighting and a quiet space.
Free
5 events,
Art ConnectED Central Regional Exhibition
Join us for this exhibition at the Student Art Gallery located in Julian Hall.
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Headshot Photos
Headshot Photos
Make your LinkedIn profile stand out by getting a headshot photo taken at Career Services.
8 events,
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Visiting Artist Lecture: Julia Arredondo
Visiting Artist Lecture: Julia Arredondo
Join us for this Visiting Artist Program lecture by Andy Slater at University Galleries of Illinois State University. Free and open to the public.
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Graduate School Series: Accepted? What’s Next?
Graduate School Series: Accepted? What’s Next?
Learn about the next steps to complete as you prepare for graduate school.
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Independent Drawing Hour
Independent Drawing Hour
Spend time looking closely at artworks in the exhibition and drawing at your own pace.
Free
4 events,
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Part-time Job Fair
Part-time Job Fair
Meet employers seeking to fill part-time positions on or near campus, and apply for their open positions.
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Guest Artist Recital: Trio Speranza
Guest Artist Recital: Trio Speranza
Award-winning Trio Speranza presents a celebration of diverse baroque composers performed on period instruments. The program features works by J.S. Bach, marking his 340th birthday, as well as contemporaries Antonio Vivaldi, Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville, and Anna Bon di Venezia. This event is sponsored by the Harold K. […]
Free
4 events,
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Art-Making Workshop with MFA Candidate Madelyn Turner-Havens
Art-Making Workshop with MFA Candidate Madelyn Turner-Havens
Join MFA candidate Madelyn Turner-Havens for an art-making workshop inspired by her thesis exhibition, currently on view at University Galleries.
Free
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Wind Symphony & Symphonic Winds Concert
Wind Symphony & Symphonic Winds Concert
Wind Symphony Chamber Players present Dvořák Decoded with Symphonic Winds For additional information contact Band Office (309) 438-2166 To purchase tickets
4 events,
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Art-Making Workshop with MFA Candidate Ilse Miller
Art-Making Workshop with MFA Candidate Ilse Miller
Join MFA candidate Ilse Miller for an art-making workshop inspired by her thesis exhibition, currently on view at University Galleries.
Free
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Guest Artist Recital: Pei-I Wang, piano
Guest Artist Recital: Pei-I Wang, piano
For additional information contact Dr. Geoffrey Duce (309) 438-2409
Free
3 events,
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Red Note New Music Festival Concert I
Red Note New Music Festival Concert I
Akropolis Reed Quintet (oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, saxophone) performs new works it has commissioned from American composers including "A Soulful Nexus" by Derrick Skye, commissioned with support of the Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Program, and "Lake of Muses" by Stephanie Ann Boyd, supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. […]
Free
8 events,
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Expo
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Expo
Connect with employers valuing equity, diversity, and inclusion and learn about their career opportunities.
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Convocation Hour: Red Note New Music Festival II
Convocation Hour: Red Note New Music Festival II
Unheard-of Ensemble (clarinet, violin, cello, piano), a quartet based in New York, will present a concert of new musical compositions with video. For additional information contact Dr. Carl Schimmel (309) 438-3477
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CrossPlatform GD Lecture: Heather Quinn (2025 Student Annual Juror and Assistant Professor of Design, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction at DePaul University)
CrossPlatform GD Lecture: Heather Quinn (2025 Student Annual Juror and Assistant Professor of Design, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction at DePaul University)
Join us for this CrossPlatform Graphic Design Lecture at University Galleries of Illinois State University. Free and open to the public.
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Exhibition Reception
Exhibition Reception
Join University Galleries staff and exhibiting artists at a closing reception for the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibitions.
Free
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Red Note New Music Festival Concert IV
Red Note New Music Festival Concert IV
RED NOTE New Music Festival guest ensembles Akropolis Reed Quintet (oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, bassoon) and Unheard-of Ensemble (clarinet, violin, cello, piano) perform a concert of world premieres by students in the RED NOTE New Music Festival Composition Workshop, led by composer Colin Matthews. For additional information contact Dr. Carl Schimmel (309) 438-3477
Free
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Red Note New Music Festival Concert V
Red Note New Music Festival Concert V
This final concert of the RED NOTE New Music Festival features the ISU Symphony Orchestra and ISU Concert Choir performing music of guest composer Colin Matthews and the winning works in this year's RED NOTE New Music Festival composition competition. For additional information contact Dr. Carl Schimmel (309) 438-3477 To purchase tickets
Free
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Conversations Cafe
Conversations Cafe
Welcome to the Conversations Cafe. All are welcome join us for board games, conversations, a warm beverage, and a snack!
Free
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Sophomore Trombone Quintet Recital
Sophomore Trombone Quintet Recital
The following students are performing on this recital: Alyssa Greer, Connor Franke, Elton Gund, Graham Miller, and Riley Hobart.
Free
7 events,
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Reception & Award Ceremony for Central Regional Exhibition + College Art Fair
Reception & Award Ceremony for Central Regional Exhibition + College Art Fair
Join us for the exhibition reception and award ceremony for the Art ConnectED Central Regional Exhibition + College Art Fair at the Student Art Gallery located in Julian Hall.
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Wind Symphony Concert
Wind Symphony Concert
La Fiesta Mexicana: A Reimagining of a Wind Band Class with Mariachi Tesoro De Mexico For additional information contact Band Office (309) 438-2166 To purchase tickets
5 events,
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Convocation Hour: Performance
Convocation Hour: Performance
For additional information contact School of Music (309) 438-7631
Free
3 events,
Southeast Asian Cultural Festival
Southeast Asian Cultural Festival
Illinois State University, in collaboration with Heartland Community College, will be hosting a Southeast Asian Cultural Festival the week of March 31st through April 4th. These events are free to attend and are open to the community.
Free
5 events,
Southeast Asian Cultural Festival
Southeast Asian Cultural Festival
Illinois State University, in collaboration with Heartland Community College, will be hosting a Southeast Asian Cultural Festival the week of March 31st through April 4th. These events are free to attend and are open to the community.
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