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Events for October 2018
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Friday, October 5th
Safe Zone Orientation Session
Safe Zone provides students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to create safe spaces on campus that are highly visible and easily identifiable to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons. During the two-hour Safe Zone orientation session, participants learn introductory LGBTQ+ vocabulary and concepts, engage in a mock coming-out exercise, practice ally skills, and…
Monday, October 8th
Wednesday, October 10th
American Democracy Project: Celebrating the 200th Birthday of Illinois
Discover the people, places, and events that helped shape the 200-year history of Illinois. Celebrate the many cultural, academic, and political accomplishments of Illinois residents, past and present. Find out why Illinois holds a special place in the nation and world. Join the American Democracy Project in celebrating the 200th birthday of Illinois with Robert…
Diverse Reverse: Networking and Desserts
Participate in this career fair in reverse where employers will approach students to discuss initiatives within their company and show what they have to offer to candidates.
Thursday, October 11th
Diversity Advocacy Presents Homecoming Block Party
Diversity Advocacy is proud to be hosting a block party during Homecoming this year from 4:30–7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 11, in the M47 parking lot between Watterson and the Alamo II. Come and eat, play games, and interact with other folks while listening to great music. This event is free and open to the public.…
Thursday, October 18th
Queering the Latinx Community
The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) and Pride are joining together to welcome Juniperangelica Cordova to Illinois State's campus. Cordova is a translatina organizer from Los Angeles, California. Rooted in community and family, her work is centered around justice for communities who live at the intersections of the American imperialism project and social resistance. Cordova…
Multicultural Center Focus Group
Come out and share your thoughts and ideas about a campus multicultural center! Unable to attend this focus group? Other multicultural center discussions will be held on Tuesday, October 23, from 7–8 p.m. in Old Main at the Bone Student Center and Tuesday, October 30, from 11:15 a.m.–noon, and Wednesday, October 31, from 2:45–3:30 p.m.…
Saturday, October 20th
SAIL Conference
Join student leaders on campus by attending the Students, Activists, Innovators, and Leaders (SAIL) Conference on Saturday, October 20. SAIL is a one-day, student-centered leadership conference that focuses on topics surrounding inclusivity, collaboration, accountability, activism, and civic engagement.The leadership skills you will gain make you stand out on campus and in your future. Registration for…
Sunday, October 21st
University Program Board’s Fall Concert
Every year UPB brings a artist to campus for the students to enjoy, in the past their artist have included Kanye West, Iggy Azalea, and T-Pain! The artist will be announced September 1 and the tickets will go on sale for students September 6th at $20 (plus facility fees) and open to the public September…
Tuesday, October 23rd
Multicultural Center Focus Group
Come out and share your thoughts and ideas about a campus multicultural center on Tuesday, October 23, from 7–8 p.m. in Old Main of the Bone Student Center. Unable to attend this focus group? Additional multicultural center discussions will be held on Tuesday, October 30, from 11:15 a.m.–noon. and on Wednesday, October 31, from 2:45–3:30…
Wednesday, October 24th
American Democracy Project: Why Local Government Matters
Join the American Democracy Project and Normal Town Council member, R. C. McBride, in a discussion about why local government matters on Wednesday, October 24, from 3:35-4:50 p.m. in 106 Schroeder. The American Democracy Project at Illinois State is a cooperative effort by students, faculty, staff, and administration. The goal of the American Democracy Project…
Charles Morris STEM Social for Underrepresented Students
Underrepresented students interested in science, technology or mathematics are invited to attend
Friday, October 26th
Family Weekend 2018
Family Weekend is an opportunity for families and students to experience Illinois State University together. There are a multitude of activities to participate in. You can fill the entire weekend with the scheduled events or you can pick and choose just a couple of activities. Be sure to check with your student on what they…
Saturday, October 27th
Sunday, October 28th
Family Weekend 2018
Family Weekend is an opportunity for families and students to experience Illinois State University together. There are a multitude of activities to participate in. You can fill the entire weekend with the scheduled events or you can pick and choose just a couple of activities. Be sure to check with your student on what they…
Monday, October 29th
American Democracy Project and GLT Present the 13th Congressional District Candidate Forum
Civic engagement is a core value at Illinois State University. Please join the American Democracy Project, GLT, and other various community partners for the 13th Congressional District candidate forum. U.S. Representative Rodney Davis, the Republican incumbent, will be present, along with Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, the Democratic challenger. The event will start at 6 p.m. and…
Tuesday, October 30th
Multicultural Center Focus Group
Come out and share your thoughts and ideas about a campus multicultural center on Tuesday, October 30, from 11:15 a.m.–noon in Redbird A at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal. Unable to attend this focus group? Another multicultural center discussion will be held on Wednesday, October 31, from 2:45-3:30 p.m. in the Redbird…
Wednesday, October 31st
Multicultural Center Focus Group
Come out and share your thoughts and ideas about a campus multicultural center on Wednesday, October 31, from 2:45–3:30 p.m. in Redbird A of the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal. Sponsored by the Multicultural Center Task Force