Symphonic Band, Winds Perform Oct. 10

Center for the Performing Arts

Illinois State University’s Symphonic Band and Symphonic Winds will present a concert on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m. in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.

Guest Artists Concert Oct. 11

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Illinois State University’s School of Music will host a concert with guest artists Doug Stone and Chris Ziemba at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, in Kemp Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

U.S. – China Relations Subject of Seminar Oct. 6

Bone Student Center daytime

“U.S. – China Relations under President Obama’s Watch: The Trial of Strength during the Global Recession” will be the subject of a presentation by Suisheng (Sam) Zhao on Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 12-1 p.m. in the Bone Student Center Third Floor East Lounge.

Circus Collection Receives Vasquez Trapeze Act Items

Gamma Phi Circus

Juan and Miguel Vazquez, of the renowned Flying Vazquez trapeze act, recently donated a substantial number of items to the Circus and Allied Arts Collection, housed in the Special Collections area of Illinois State University’s Milner Library.

Award-winning Documentarian to Present on Sept. 30

glowing globe with world flags on black background

How do we decide where is home? For millions of immigrants, loyalties and divided between the land of their birth and the country in which they choose to live. Come and watch the award-winning documentary, Motherland – Cuba Korea USA on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. in 107 Vrooman Hall and join in the discussion.

Illinois State Celebrates Banned Books Week

shelves of books

As part of Banned Books Week, Illinois State University’s Milner Library and Barnes and Noble College Bookstore will host readings from banned and challenged books on Tuesday, Sept. 28, and Wednesday, Sept. 29, starting at 11:30 a.m. each day.

State of the University Address 2010

Al Bowman

Illinois State University’s standard measure graduation rate is at a record 70.4 percent and this year’s retention rate equals a historic high of 85 percent.

Faculty Showcase Sept. 21

College of Fine Arts, School of Music Piano

A showcase of the talents of School of Music faculty is set for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21 in Kemp Recital Hall.