Staff Council at Illinois State University

09/10/2026

Take a midday pause this fall with Intro to Mindfulness classes from Redbird Well. 🧘
These practical mindfulness and meditation techniques help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being. Learn more and register:

Illinois State University's Health Promotion and Wellness will offer Intro to Mindfulness Part I and Part II classes this fall.

09/04/2026

Sign up for House Calls! Volunteers will go door-to-door at an assigned residence hall, check in with students, answer questions, and share campus resources. Check available times:

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09/01/2026

Next week, celebrate the opening of the College of Engineering's permanent space at the in-person or livestreamed dedication and ribbon cutting!✂️

The campus community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the permanent home of the College of Engineering on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11 a.m.

08/27/2026

Colleagues in Academic Affairs: We hope to see you on Thursday, September 3, at 9:30 a.m. to learn more about divisional priorities for the year from the Provost.

Faculty and staff in the Division of Academic Affairs are invited to join Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Ani Yazedjian and colleagues to learn more about divisional priorities for the year.

08/25/2026

AsiaConnect and Q***r Coalition at Illinois State University, two of Illinois State's cultural affinity groups, will hold events welcoming back the campus community this week. Please join us!

AsiaConnect's Potluck Picnic will be held at Fairview Park Pavilion this Friday, August 28 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to RSVP by tomorrow and bring a dish to share.
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2026/07/asiaconnect-2026-welcome-back-potluck-picnic/

Q***r Coalition's Bowling Bash will be held at the Redbird Game Complex this Thursday, August 27 from 5-7 p.m. Attendees are asked to RSVP by end of day today!
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2026/08/queer-coalition-welcome-back-bowling-bash-august-27/

Reconnect with Q***r Coalition, Illinois State University’s LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff, and graduate student affinity group, during a low-stakes game of bowling at the Redbird Game Complex from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 27.

08/24/2026

Lace up your running shoes and start stretching! 🏃 It's time to sign up for the Homecoming 5K or 1-Mile Fun Run on October 24.

Lace up those Redbird shoes to take on the 5K or 1-Mile course at Homecoming 2026.

08/14/2026

We're incredibly grateful for our essential colleagues who have worked hard to keep campus safe during and since the recent storms and power outage. We appreciate you, stay safe, and get some rest!

07/31/2026

Please join fellow faculty, staff, and community members welcoming back the school year with AsiaConnect on Friday, August 28, 4:30-6:30 for their annual potluck!

Join us Friday, August 28, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Fairview Park Pavilion as we kick off the new school year with food, friendship, and community. Connect with AsiaConnect members and friends, celebrate our shared experiences, and support one another for the year ahead. Most of all, come enjoy gr...

07/14/2026

Apply to the Campus Leadership Certificate Program to dive deeper into managing performance, ethical leadership principles, team building and morale, leadership styles, change management, setting priorities, and more. Apply by August 7:

Human Resources seeks interested applicants for the 2026-2027 cohort for the Leadership Certificate.

07/09/2026

Get your 2026-2027 parking permit by August 1 online or in-person! Learn more:

The Office of Parking and Transportation announced parking permit sales dates for the 2026-27 academic year.