Bone Student Center
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.
Upcoming Events
December 2019
Lifestyle Enhancement Program: Noon Yoga
Take a break during the workday to experience the traditional practice of hatha yoga. This class is open to people of all levels of practice. This class is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from August 19 through December 15 with the exception of Labor Day (September 2) and Thanksgiving (November 28 & 29). The $70 fee for ISU community includes unlimited attendance. There is a $100 fee for non-ISU community. Instructor: Tona Schenck, master’s degree, MFA, certified instructor. Schenck has been teaching for wellness at Illinois State…
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
January 2020
Green Team Forum
ISU’s Office of Sustainability invites you to our Green Team Forum on Friday, January 17th from 8:00am – 10:00 am in Old Main Room in Bone Student Center. A light vegetarian breakfast + Fair Trade coffee/tea will be served. *Please note: this is a Zero Waste event. Reusables will be provided; feel free to bring your own if you like. What is the Green Team? The Green Team is an informal group of faculty and staff who work collectively to…
Open Discussion: First University Club Meeting
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
Children in Cages: Speaking of the Unspeakable
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner: An Evening with Angela Rye – Registration opens Dec. 2
Attorney, NPR political analyst, and CNN political commentator Angela Rye will give the keynote address for the Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner at 5 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. Registration opens Dec. 2.
InstaCareer
Attending an upcoming career fair or planning on connecting with an employer? Then participate in one of these sessions to learn the skills you need to be successful when you meet potential employers or professional contacts.
International Student Career Series: Entrepreneurship, Best Practices of Starting a Business and the Legal Implications of Business Development
Learn from a variety of experts how to start a new business in the United States.
University Club (Reserved – title Pending)
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
February 2020
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
University Club (Reserved – title Pending)
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
InstaCareer
Attending an upcoming career fair or planning on connecting with an employer? Then participate in one of these sessions to learn the skills you need to be successful when you meet potential employers or professional contacts.
Construction Management Industry Forum and Career Fair
The Construction Management Industry Forum and Career Fair connects recruiters with students seeking full-time or internship positions in construction management, safety, and renewable energy.
Illinois State University Speaker Series: Adolph L. Reed Jr.
Adolph L. Reed Jr., political scientist emeritus at University of Pennsylvania, will deliver the keynote address for Black History Month at 7 p.m. February 13, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
University Club Meeting
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
“Illinois State University Update” by President Dietz
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
Business Week Professional Development Dinner
Business Week Professional Development Dinner While interviewing or conducting business over a meal, knowing proper etiquette is essential. This holds true for email communications, online interactions, and social outings. At the Professional Development Dinner, College of Business faculty with etiquette expertise provide coaching advice to guide students in their future business endeavors. These tips provide invaluable insights that could turn a potentially stressful encounter into an enjoyable and powerful professional opportunity. We invite you to participate in this event with industry…
University Club Meeting
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
March 2020
Hiring Tips for Education Majors
Get advice from school district administrators about how to set yourself apart from other candidates; how to navigate the application, interview and hiring process.
Education Career Fair
Discover education career opportunities, and network with employers in the education field.
Civil Service Council
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
College of Arts and Sciences Spring Lecture
Professor of Inorganic Chemistry Lisa Szczepura from the Department of Chemistry
University Club Meeting – Reserved, details pending
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
20th Anniversary Celebration and ASB Encore
Join us as we celebrate both the accomplishments of our 2020 Alternative Spring Break trips and also the last 20 years of changing lives and creating active citizens!
University Club Meeting – Reserved, details pending
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
April 2020
University Research Symposium
The University Research Symposium offers an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to present what they have learned through their research, scholarship and creative endeavor to a large audience in a professional setting.
University Club Meeting
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
University Club Meeting
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
University Club (Reserved – title Pending)
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
University Club Meeting
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
May 2020
Open Discussion: University Club Meeting
All faculty, staff, annuitants and guests are welcome to join us at the University Club.
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
June 2020
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
July 2020
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.
Civil Service Council Meeting
This is a regular Civil Service Council meeting. All meetings are open to the public.