To celebrate this year’s Kentucky Derby, Ewing Cultural Center will host a Derby Days at the Manor event from noon–3 p.m. Saturday, May 7.
Derby Days at the Manor, May 7
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Board of Trustees budget work session
The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University will hold a budget work session at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Offices of Petco Petroleum, 108 E. Ogden Ave., Hinsdale, Ill.
Budget message from President Larry Dietz
A message from Illinois State University President Larry Dietz about the Illinois General Assembly passing legislation that will provide some much-needed funding for public universities throughout the state.
College of Business named one of best in country by Bloomberg Businessweek
The College of Business is ranked 75th nationally in the 2016 Bloomberg Businessweek Best Undergraduate Business Schools rankings, up 20 points from their previous ranking in 2014.
Spring Glass Sale, April 30
The Spring Glass Sale will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 30.
Fell Arboretum plant sale April 30
Friends of the Fell Arboretum will hold its annual plant sale from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 30.
Chapbook launch to feature reading by authors, April 26
The Publications Unit will host a launch for the new chapbooks Things Are Tough All Over and The Next Train Home at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26.
Commencement set for May 6–7
Illinois State University’s 157th spring commencement will take place on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, with each college holding a ceremony.
Secretary of State mobile office on campus, April 28
Illinois Secretary of State’s mobile office staff will be available from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Bone Student Center Old Main Room.
Dunlap High School sweeps regional chemistry contest
Students from Dunlap High School swept the regional American Chemical Society High School Chemistry Contest on April 15. The contest, held at Illinois State University, consisted of a test for first- and advanced-year chemistry students and drew nearly 175 high-schoolers from Peoria and Bloomington-Normal. This is the 39th year for the Illinois Heartland Local Section
