Staff Council at Illinois State University

10/23/2026

It's a beautiful weekend for the Homecoming Parade, 5K, tailgating, and Illinois State Football! Happy Homecoming, Redbirds!

10/21/2026

Thursday, November 5
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Bone Student Center Spotlight Room (first floor, adjacent to TechZone)
Free. All employees are welcome.

Come grab a hot coffee or cocoa and say hello to your inaugural Staff Council members!

10/15/2026

Take a refreshing midday pause with free Yoga Flow classes every Monday and Wednesday, noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Student Fitness Center. This is a great opportunity to recharge, reduce workplace stress, and connect with colleagues across campus! 🧘

10/08/2026

The Center for Civic Engagement's annual SOCKtober collection for new, in-package socks to benefit local families is happening now! Drop off socks of any size, age, and style at College Place Uptown Suite C.

Good socks are important to basic health, and they are also the most requested item for children in our annual Holiday Helper program. That is why we are turning the month of October into SOCKtober this year. Throughout the month we will be collecting new, in-package socks for local children. All ty...

10/07/2026

Join the Civics IsU: Every Day Democracy panel on Oct. 14 to hear from experts on civic literacy, voter education, and community engagement. Learn more and RSVP:

A panel discussion with campus and community representatives will discuss the civic literacy and skills needed to become informed, engaged, and responsible community members and ethical leaders on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

09/24/2026

🍽️ RSVP for the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon! We'll gather on Tuesday, October 20, from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Bone Student Center to celebrate Homecoming and the hard work of faculty and staff.

Illinois State University faculty and staff are invited to the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Register to attend by Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

09/22/2026

There are plenty of opportunities for staff to join the Homecoming fun!
Whether you bring family or a friend to an event or sign up with colleagues to decorate your office or a parade float, we're can't wait to celebrate with you!

Homecoming 2026 will be here soon (October 19-25), and Illinois State’s campus is starting to plan for the festivities.

09/21/2026

🎉 Congratulations to this year's A/P Scholarship recipients—and kudos to their parents! Our colleagues have a lot to be proud of.

The Administrative/Professional Council at Illinois State offers scholarships to students whose parents or legal guardians are current or retired A/P staff members.

09/18/2026

Grab fresh produce at a low cost, right on campus. Sign up for Redbird Fresh Market—or sponsor a student!— by September 25 for eight weeks of fruits and veggies.

The Redbird Fresh Market is a program that brings fresh fruits and vegetables right to our campus. Open to all students, the Redbird Fresh Market offers low-cost, high-quality produce once a week for eight weeks.

09/17/2026

Support the causes that matter most to you! Make a one-time gift or set up payroll deduction through the State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA). 100% of your donation goes directly to your charity of choice!
Learn more and participate: