Participate in a free, confidential screening for concerns related to alcohol and cannabis use.
Alcohol and cannabis screening day
Unit: Student Counseling Services
New drop-in sessions at Student Counseling Services
Student Counseling Services is offering two, new drop-in sessions: the online Let’s Talk, and the in-person Systemic Issues and Violence Impacting Mental Health and Well-Being.
The diabetes epidemic: the inequity of its effects on marginalized communities
“For most health conditions and diseases, marginalized communities are frequently impacted more harshly, and diabetes is not an exception. Why? For historically marginalized communities, the problem is a combination of risk factors.”
‘Nonbinary Doesn’t Owe You Androgyny’ discussion with Alex Martin, November 14
Visiting artist Alex Martin will lead the discussion “Nonbinary Doesn’t Owe You Androgyny: Conversations about Gender Norms and Expectations” on November 14.
First-generation students reflect on college journeys
Of Illinois State University’s 18,000 undergraduates, more than 3,000 students—17% —are the first in their family to attend college. Three first-generation students—Ash Ebikhumi, Christian Arceo, and Makiah Watson—share their stories of navigating college.
Pronouns: Small words with big impact
Today, more than three percent of incoming college students use pronouns other than she/her or he/him. Although this statistic may seem small, this percentage represents nearly 37,000 students during the 2022-2023 school year.
Using the film Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist, to spark important conversations
On Tuesday, October 18, the Multicultural Outreach Team will host a movie night and discussion from 6-9 p.m. in Schroeder 0130. They will be screening “Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist” and will be discussing intersecting identities and how they can be interpreted by the media.
TRIO continues First-Gen Fridays, November 4
First-Gen Fridays are an open-forum learning community for first-generation students, professionals, and advocates.
Listening Circle set for July 7
In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade, Illinois State University will hold a Listening Circle under the guidance of Student Counseling Services on July 7.
Eating and body image concerns in male-identified students and athletes
Male-identified individuals have been traditionally underrepresented in research regarding eating disorders and body image which is part of the reason behind various barriers men face to receiving proper assessment and treatment.
