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Volunteers needed for 2022 Spring Commencement

Volunteers from across the campus community are needed to help with the Redbird Stage Crossing portion of commencement on April 28-30 and May 5-8.

Illinois State Theatre Outreach Program uses power of plays to encourage social change

The Illinois State Theatre Outreach Program (ISTOP) is working hard to shine a light on social justice issues by stepping into the spotlight themselves.

Leadership for Liberation pop-up library returns

photograph of people standing around a round table talking to each other

Leadership for Liberation pop-up library series returns for the spring 2021 semester.

Returning to the traditional campus experience

Students pose for a picture during Welcome Week

Over a year into the pandemic, as staff prepared for a complete return to in-person learning in fall 2021, the Division was thrilled to resume some of our favorite on-campus traditions and experiences with continued modifications in place.

FAQ: University excused absences

Navigating college classes can be difficult enough on its own, but the current COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful situations can make the process even more challenging. Take a look through this quick FAQ to make absence reporting as painless as possible.

Make a joyful noise: Interdenominational Youth Choir worships through song and outreach

Six students standing in a line singing into shared microphones in front of them.

It’s a Thursday night in December, and members of the Interdenominational Youth Choir (IYC) are huddled together in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. After a quick prayer and a scripture reading, the choir begins to sing in worship.

Graduating Redbird: “I’m definitely proud to be graduating from Illinois State”

Girl standing in front of a building in a graduation gown.

Katherine Robinson, a Department of Agriculture student studying Horticulture, graduated with honors in December, with a 4.0 GPA. She is fascinated with plant consciousness and the differences between how plants and people work, as well as how humans interact with plants.

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