A promotional image featuring a medal with a red, white, and blue ribbon. Text: "Go for the Gold! Warm-Up Power Hour 7-8 a.m." Beneath, a pair of Illinois State-themed socks with "Birds Give Back" design featuring a redbird. Additional text: "The first 300 donors to give $25 or more will receive a pair of Redbird socks."

Warm up for #BirdsGiveBack! Start the day strong during our Warm-Up Power Hour! The first 300 donors to make a gift of $25 or more between 7–8 a.m. will receive a pair of Redbird socks. Lace up your Redbird pride and help Illinois State build early momentum! ➡️ go.illinoisstate.edu/BirdsGiveBack

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A fisheye lens view of a brightly lit theater marquee displaying "Now Playing: Beetlejuice" under a series of glowing red and white lights at night.

Two individuals clean up fallen leaves using rakes and a leaf blower, with a truck equipped with a leaf collection system nearby, at a sunny park.

A snowman wearing a black hat and red scarf stands in front of a bench, with a building visible in the background. The snowman is decorated with buttons and a face made of small dark items.

Sunset view over Illinois State University, highlighting a vibrant sky above the campus. Visible signage beside a street with moving cars.

These photos didn’t make the cut earlier, but they deserve their moment. 📸

Portrait of Javier Munoz smiling against a light background.

University Housing Services is excited to present a Cultural Dinner featuring actor and activist Javier Muñoz on Monday, October 27, at 5 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center. Ticket info: https://bit.ly/42p41nJ

Group of individuals from Illinois State University's Alternative Breaks program posing with a banner in a grassy field, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Two individuals painting a colorful mural of flowers on a building wall, using a ladder and various paint cans. Another person is sitting nearby, observing.

Group of people posing on an observation deck with a lush mountainous backdrop.

Redbirds Makenna Williams and Avery Pierre spent their summer studying and serving abroad in Africa. From Kenya to South Africa, they explored issues of community, justice, and culture—returning home with new perspectives and purpose. » https://bit.ly/4mQ94Wg

Autumn leaves framing the entrance sign of Illinois State University, which reads 'Founded 1857'.

Illinois State has launched the Adaptive Edge Institute. Led by Dr. Roy Magnuson, the Institute will help guide the campus community in navigating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and fostering a culture of continuous adaptation. » https://bit.ly/47OXzd1