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Monday, Oct. 14
Fall Open House – Prospective students and families are invited to visit and discover all that's possible at Illinois Wesleyan.
12-2 p.m., (Daily through Wednesday) Dugout, Memorial Center – Annual Equal Pay Bake Sale – Feminism: Equality Matters (F:EM) presents the Annual Equal Pay Bake Sale. Pay what you make compared to the white man's dollar and support Planned Parenthood and/or the YWCA.
5 p.m., Meditation Garden (behind Evelyn Chapel) – Sukkot Celebration – Come celebrate and learn about the Jewish festival of Sukkot, sponsored by IWU's Jewish Student Association. Pizza will be served.
7-7:45 p.m., Multifaith Meditation Room, Memorial Center – Self Care Meditation – Enjoy a relaxing time with stories, music, and meditation. Students from all spiritual, religious, and secular backgrounds are encouraged to join. The Multifaith Meditation Room, located up the stairs from Campus Safety and Young Main Lounge, is open any time for students seeking a quiet place to meditate, pray, or just relax in silence. Contact Sharuyam@iwu.edu for more information.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Also Wednesday), Davidson Room, Memorial Center – Flu Shot Clinic – Seasonal flu shots will be offered to students, faculty, staff, and dependents (age 18 and older).
4 p.m., Auditorium, Myers Welcome Center – IWU Freeman Asia Informational Session – Thanks to the generous support of the Freeman Foundation, IWU will be able to support all expenses for up to 40 students to do internships in Asia for up to two months in summer 2020. This opportunity is available to all students who are currently sophomores and juniors and who will return to the IWU campus for at least a semester following the internship. Come learn about internship opportunities in Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan or the Philippines, and listen to the experience of students who participated this past summer. Sponsored by the International Office and Hart Career Center.
7 p.m., Welcome Center Auditorium – Alumni Kickoff Event: Personal Branding – Employers find talent in many ways today. Your personal brand & online presence is key to your success. Join two IWU alumna who know what innovation & creativity is all about: Jessica Shull '03 is Technology Manager, Digital Assets & Strategy for State Farm and Melinda Magerkurth '10 is Product Development and Analytics Analyst for Country Financial. Sponsored by the Hart Career Center.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
10 a.m.-noon & 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.
11 a.m., C101, CNS – Faculty Meeting
11 a.m., E103, CNS – Prep for Summer 2020 Research/Internship Opportunities – Are you looking for ways to build your resume for graduate or professional school? Consider summer internships or research opportunities. It's not too early to start exploring your options and to prepare application materials as summer programs often have early deadlines.
12 p.m., Turfler Room, Memorial Center – Academic Skills Series: Podium Skills: Improving Your Presentations – 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., Basement, Evelyn Chapel – ReligiosiTEA: Fact or Fiction: Paganism –
What do you know about Paganism? Come bust any misconceptions and learn more about this millenniums-old tradition. Hosted by IWU's Pagan Student Association.
7 p.m., Neis Field – Men's Soccer vs. Augustana College – Live streaming video at www.iwu.edu/livesports.
7 p.m., Tommy's, Hansen Student Center – Tommy's Trivia – Bring a team of friends to compete for munch money prizes at Tommy's Trivia. Tommy's will stay open late so you can enjoy a mid-week break with some good food and friends.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement.
Friday, Oct. 18
Fall Break Day (No Classes)
Saturday, Oct. 19
1 p.m., Neis Field – Women's Soccer vs. Carthage College – Live streaming video at www.iwu.edu/livesports.
3:30 p.m., Neis Field – Men's Soccer vs. Carthage College – Live streaming video at www.iwu.edu/livesports.
Monday, Oct. 21
Through Dec. 8, Merwin and Wakeley Galleries, Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art – Art Exhibits: "Uprock" and "Invisible Distance" – "Uprock" by Malcolm Mobutu Smith, 2019 Stellaccio Lecturer, will be on display in the Merwin Gallery, and Monika Meler's "Invisible Distance" in the Wakeley Gallery. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 12-4 p.m., Tuesday evening 7-9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1-4 p.m.
4 p.m., Room 205, CLA – Info Session: IWU London Program – Offered during the fall semester of each year and led by an IWU faculty member, the IWU London Program allows IWU students to live and study in London for a semester, taking IWU courses taught by British faculty who are specialists in their knowledge of London and in their academic field. Sponsored by the International Office.
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