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Student Life - Walking the Quad

Resources available during SNAP funding lapse

During the current lapse in funding for SNAP benefits, students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members, have resources available to help.

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The National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza enters final year of 3-year fundraising effort

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Illinois State University to celebrate International Education Week 2025

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Family Weekend 2025: September 19-21

Nov12

Internship Insights

11/12/25 at 5:00 PMvirtual

Nov14

Conversations Café

11/14/25 at 12:00 PMOffice of International Engagement Lobby, Fell Hall, Second Floor

Dec13

Winter Commencement Ceremony – CAS, COE, MCN, and IDS

12/13/25 at 9:00 AMCEFCU Arena

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