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Monday, Sept. 23
4-6:30 p.m., Shirk Center – IWU Fall Career Fair – Employers offering internships, full-time job opportunities & volunteer experiences will be on campus. IWU students of all majors & years in school should plan to attend.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
10 a.m., Weibring Golf Club, Normal – Men's Golf - CCIW Preview
4 p.m., Pfeiffer Hall Lounge – Fruit Mixer – An event where students can meet and socialize with the LGBTQ+ faculty and staff on campus. Refreshments will be provided; sponsored by Pride Alliance.
4 p.m., Joslin Atrium, Memorial Center – "What We Did Last Summer" - Presentation by the IWU Freeman Asia Interns – IWU Freeman Asia Interns will give poster presentations about their experiences while participating in the Freeman Asia Internship program. Refreshments will be available during the poster session. Sponsored by the Hart Career Center.
4 p.m., ISU Redbird Arena – ISU Career Fair – IWU students are welcomed & encouraged to attend this event. After attending our own Fall Career Fair, take the opportunity to make additional contacts at this event just down the street.
7 p.m., Neis Field – Men's Soccer vs. University of Dubuque – Live streaming video at www.iwu.edu/livesports.
7 p.m., C101, CNS – Global Patterns and Consequences of Current Lake Warming – Dr. Catherine O'Reilly, Associate Professor with the Geography-Geology Department at Illinois State University and an internationally known authority on freshwater ecology, will explore global patterns in lake warming trends, describe how these changes are related to climate and other factors, and discuss the consequences this warming will have for lake ecosystems, water quality, and management of precious freshwater resources.
Co-sponsored by the IWU Environmental Studies Program, Biology Department, and JWP Audubon.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m., Hart Career Center – Walk-In Wednesdays – Bring your resume or cover letter and have a Hart Career Center staff member review it. Have a quick question about Handshake? Need help preparing for an upcoming interview? We're here to help.
12 p.m., Turfler Room, Memorial Center – Academic Skills Series: Study Smart (includes note-taking and test-taking tips) – The Divisions of Academic and Student Affairs collaborate each semester to present the Academic Skills Series, a series of programs designed to assist students in the development or strengthening of academic skills (in and out of the classroom) needed to be successful at IWU.
4 p.m., Beckman Auditorium, The Ames Library – Dialogues Across the Disciplines: Irv Epstein's "Addressing Global School Violence: Internal and External Examples of Destructive Affect" – Irv Epstein is Ben and Susan Rhodes Professor of Peace and Social Justice, chair of the Department of Educational Studies, and director of the IWU Center for Human Rights and Social Justice.
This essay is a chapter from his new book, Affect Theory and Comparative Education Discourse: Essays on Fear and Loathing in Response to Global Educational Policy and Practice.
Discussion will be led by students Drew Hiller '22 & Kira Schoen '21. The paper will be circulated beforehand—contact jsimeone@iwu.edu for a copy.
The Dialogues are supported by the Re-Centering the Humanities grant.
4 p.m., Basement, Evelyn Chapel – ReligiosiTEA: IWU's Weekly Interfaith Dialogue – What is a sacred space? Do our sacred spaces have to be religious? Can sacred spaces change? Join us this week for a discussion about sacred spaces in relation to the spiritual, religious, and secular. All are welcome for tea, coffee, treats and great conversation. Sponsored by the Office of Multifaith Engagement and IWU Interfaith RSO.
Thursday, Sept. 26
4 p.m., Beckman Auditorium, The Ames Library – Reimagining Palestine from Two States to One – Dr. Virginia Tilley, Professor of Political Science at Southern Illinois University, will give a talk on the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict.
Sponsored by the Department of Political Science.
4 p.m., 305, CLA – IWU London Program Info Session – Offered during fall semester of each year and led by an IWU faculty member, the IWU London Program allows Illinois Wesleyan students to live and study in London for a semester, taking IWU courses taught by a British faculty who are specialists in their knowledge of London and in their academic field. Sponsored by the International Office.
6 p.m., Davidson Room, Memorial Center – 3D: Diversity Progress Report Discussion Forum – IWU delivers an annual Diversity Progress Report to all members of the campus community (available here). All students, faculty and staff are invited to a discussion about our progress and how we might continue inclusion efforts in our next strategic planning process. This is a discussion-based forum with an eye to future initiatives. Questions? Contact Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Karla Carney-Hall.
Friday, Sept. 27
Through Sunday – Family Weekend
12 p.m., Welcome Center Auditorium – FYFF "Interviewing Workshop" – A part of our series entitled "For Your Future Friday." Interviews can be challenging experiences but preparation is key. Can you provide behavioral examples of your strengths? Do you know what questions to ask? This presentation will give students the knowledge & confidence to make every interview a great interview!
7 p.m., Hansen Student Center – Trivia – Join CAB for this Family Weekend kickoff event! Come with your family, friends, or on your own and join a team. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
Saturday, Sept. 28
(Time TBA) Beadles-Morse Courts – Men's Tennis vs. Olivet Nazarene
1 p.m., Tucci Stadium – Football vs. Augustana College – Live streaming video at www.iwu.edu/livesports.
7 p.m., Hansen Student Center – Comedian: Dave Helem – Come out & enjoy your Family Weekend by watching comedian Dave Helem for excellent entertainment. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
Sunday, Sept. 29
9 p.m., Dugout, Memorial Center – Homecoming Decoration – Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
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