Bone Student Center

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200 N University Street
Normal, Illinois 61790 United States Get Directions

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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  • School of Kinesiology and Recreation Esther Larson McGinnis Scholar Lecture Series

    Bone Student Center 200 N University Street, Normal, Illinois, United States

    The School of Kinesiology and Recreation will host the Esther Larson McGinnis Scholar Lecture Series on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in Brown Ballroom III, Bone Student Center. The event begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. The lecture, More than Sport, begins at 6 p.m. and will be presented by Dr. Dawn Anderson-Butcher, professor in social […]

  • RISE Town Hall

    Bone Student Center 200 N University Street, Normal, Illinois, United States

    For students, faculty, and staff. Attendees will learn more about the progress made on the new budgeting framework, process, and timeline. For more information and to find the latest updates, visit the RISE website.  The same event is also being held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the Prairie Room of the Bone […]

  • Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon

    Bone Student Center 200 N University Street, Normal, Illinois, United States

    The Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon will be on October 14, 2025. Registration deadline for all current Illinois State faculty, and Administrative/ Professional (A/P) and Civil Service employees to attend will be on October 3, 2025.

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    Fall Internship and Career Fair

    Bone Student Center 200 N University Street, Normal, Illinois, United States

    Redbirds connect with employers seeking candidates for internships and full-time positions.

  • Historian and Author Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin to give master class Oct. 6

    Bone Student Center 200 N University Street, Normal, Illinois, United States

    Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will present to a master class from 2-3 p.m. in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center on Monday, October 6.

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    The Perfect Headshot

    Bone Student Center 200 N University Street, Normal, Illinois, United States

    Get ready to launch your career with two back-to-back programs including reserved headshot photos.

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    Navigating Career Fairs

    Bone Student Center 200 N University Street, Normal, Illinois, United States

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

  • Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule delivers the State of the University Address on September 19, 2024.

    State of the University Address

    Bone Student Center 200 N University Street, Normal, Illinois, United States

    President Aondover Tarhule will deliver the annual State of the University Address at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 25, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.

  • Defining the Challenges and Introducing Campus Resources for Undocumented Students Workshop Series, Session 1: Understanding the Challenges of Undocumented Students in Higher Education 

    Bone Student Center 200 N University Street, Normal, Illinois, United States

    In this first session of this series, we will define what it means to be an undocumented student in the context of higher education. We will discuss the key challenges that undocumented students face in a university setting, such as financial aid access and legal status concerns. Participants will come away with ideas and strategies […]