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From play to purpose: How Metcalf’s Makerspace is shaping tomorrow’s innovators
On any given day in the Makerspace at Metcalf School, one might find preschool children hammering with real nails, first graders building circuits out of scraps, fourth graders designing and coding video games, or middle schoolers engaging in community-based service learning.
Illinois State faculty earn promotion and tenure
Illinois State University has promoted 40 faculty members and approved tenure for 21.
Career fairs bring jobs and internships directly to Redbird students and alumni
Career Services is connecting Redbird students with employers through a series of career fairs this fall.
Provost to host 2026 Academic Affairs Convocation
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.
CSEP Launches Education Horizons, a New Bi-Monthly Foresight Series for the P-20 Education Community
The first issue, “Why Today’s Staffing Model No Longer Fits Today’s Schools,” publishes August 2026 and invites educators into a growing community built around seeing change before it becomes crisis.College Events
Application Deadline for Redbird Career Trek to State Farm
Tue, August 25, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Part-time Job Fair
Wed, September 2, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Bone Student Center, Prairie Room
Conversations Café
Fri, September 4, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Office of International Engagement Lobby, Fell Hall, Second Floor, Fell Hall, Second Floor Lobby - Free
Headshots and Handshakes
Wed, September 9, 2026 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM @ Bone Student Center, second floor concourse
Graduate School Series: Grad School Game Plan
Thu, September 10, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ virtual
Redbird Career Trek: Visit to State Farm
Fri, September 18, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Conversations Café
Fri, September 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Office of International Engagement Lobby, Fell Hall, Second Floor, Fell Hall, Second Floor Lobby - Free
LinkedIn Live (part of Career Readiness Week)
Mon, September 21, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Virtual via Zoom
AI Hacks for the Job Search (part of Career Readiness Week)
Tue, September 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Virtual via Zoom
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