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Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – The artwork of Jen Bervin and poetry come together uniquely during the Drop-In Poetry event at Illinois State University Galleries in Uptown Circle, Normal. Drop-In Poetry is a period of time where both ISU students and members of the Normal community can come in and write […]
NORMAL, Ill. – October isn’t just for Halloween; it’s also Breast Cancer Education and Awareness month. Vice President of Philanthropy for Zeta Tau Alpha, Julia Cox gave some information about the month and some events the sorority holds to raise money for Breast Cancer research. Cox said that she makes sure that the members in […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University students are bringing Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical Into the Woods to life on stage, presented by the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts’ School of Theatre, Dance and Film. The show is heavily made up of students, including 19 actors in the cast, […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – As flu season nears, health experts are urging students to stay up to date on vaccines amid new CDC guidelines. Illinois State University’s Associate Director of Student Health Services, Bobbie Stevens, and Director of Clinical Operations, Dr. Jill Wirth-Rissman, shared insight into state-mandated vaccine policies, student […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University kicked off Homecoming week Monday night with its annual tree lighting ceremony in Uptown Normal. The event closed streets in Uptown for the evening as current and former students participated in games, picked up free T-shirts and listened to music from WZND. One of the students in attendance was […]
Image courtesy of the official SERC Instagram page In the 1970s, a national movement was born with the goal of demanding safety for women when walking alone at night and eliminating the normalized societal behaviors that made them feel unsafe in the first place. Over 50 years later, with decades of history fueling their fire, […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Finding and applying for a job can be difficult. That’s why Illinois State Career Services is here to help. Career Services hosted an event for students looking to meet with potential employers and get insight into potential internships on Tuesday. This fair had employers with open positions for jobs, so students could […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University is hosting its popular Family Swim and Climb event this Saturday, offering faculty and staff a free opportunity to enjoy the Student Fitness Center’s pool and climbing wall with their families. Michelle Starkey, a certified administrative professional with Health Promotion and Wellness, offered […]
NORMAL, Ill.- The town of Normal partnered with ISU Athletics for the annual Ballin’ on Beaufort event in Uptown on Wednesday night. The event brought together the men’s and women’s basketball teams, complete with shooting competitions, local vendors, and a live DJ. Uptown Circle and Linden were closed off to transform the block into a […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department partnered with Emergency Management on Friday to host a training event highlighting the university’s on-campus safety rules and protocols. Dr. Jacklyn Weier, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies advisor, spoke about what the training with Emergency Management entailed. […]