Art Exhibits
August 30 – October 7
School of Art Building
Pattie Chalmers ceramic sculpture “Imperfect Ramblings” is on display in the Merwin Gallery and a selection of artist’s books from IWU’s archives is in the Wakeley Gallery.
Women’s Golf – CCIW Championship
October 1
Ironwood Golf Course, Normal IL
Annual Trick or Tweet
October 1- 25
Virtual
Write a scary story of 280 characters or less by the 25th. The Writing Center staff will choose and announce a winner of the 29th, share the winners’ stories on their social media and award first through third place prizes. To submit your story email Anna Scanlon at ascanlon@iwu.edu
Women’s Tennis vs Wheaton
October 1 at 3:30 PM
Beadles-Morse Courts
TGOE Fest &Pizza Taste Off
October 1, 5 – 7 PM
Eckley Quad
CAB sponsors an annual pizza taste off. Sample local/chain restaurants in the Bloomington-Normal area. Remarks and performances by SAAC, Titan cheerleaders and Homecoming royalty crowning.
Conor Clemmons Performance
October 1, 8 – 9 PM
Eckley Quad
Performance by Conor Clemmons, Nashville native country artist from “The Voice”.
Virtual Family Day – What’s Next for Your Student at IWU?
October 2, 10 AM
Panel with Chandra Shipley, Kevin Carey and Karla-Carney Hall, discuss what students may be experiencing and processing that with parents.
Virtual Family Day – Virtual Escape Rooms
October 1, 7 PM
Families will compete together to solve the mystery of the Globe Trotter. Families should register online beforehand here.
Language School for Kids Fall Session
October 2, 9 – 10:30 AM
CLA first floor
Classes in French and Spanish are offered for pre-K to 5K.
Women’s Tennis vs Elmhurst
October 2, 10 AM – 1 PM
Beadles-Morse Courts
Football vs Elmhurst
October 2, 1 PM – 4 PM
Tucci Stadium
Women’s Soccer vs Concordia-Wisconsin
October 3, 1PM – 3PM
Neis Field
School of Music: Homecoming Faculty Showcase
October 3, 1PM – 3PM
Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall
Student Senate General Assembly
October 3, 6PM – 7PM
Hansen Student Center
All General Assembly meetings are open to the entire student body, and regardless of if you are a senator or not, students are encouraged to attend.
Flu Vaccine Clinic
October 4 and 5, 11AM – 3PM
Hansen Student Center
Open to students, faculty, staff and dependents. No pre-registration required but attendants should bring their insurance card.
IWU Lyrical Graffiti Open Mic
October 4, 9PM – 10:30PM
Joslin Atrium, Memorial Center
Students perform poetry, music, comedy and whatever else they may desire.
Writing for Protest
October 5, 6PM – 7PM
WC|TS Room 105B, Ames Library
Those interested in social justice may attend a workshop to discuss inspiration, protest writing and work on crafting their own.
SEA October Meeting
October 5, 7PM – 8PM
Hansen Student Center
The Student Education Association (SEA) will be hosting its first meeting of the school year, introducing what SEA is and the current executive board. Guest speaker Dr. Lindsey Jensen, student director of the Illinois Education Association (IEA), will be discussing what IEA is, benefits of membership and bring free IEA swag for students. Event is open to all students interested in the field of education.
Treats n’ Treats
October 6, 12PM – 1PM
Hansen Student Center
CAB will be hosting a Halloween-themed give-away event. Grab a treat bag and spin the wheel to have the chance to win some CAB merch.
3D: LGBTQ+ History Month
October 6, 4PM – 5:30PM
Beckman Auditorium, Ames Library
This LGBTQ+ history month event is aimed to educate those wishing to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community as well as celebrate the community.
Women’s Volleyball vs North
October 6, 7PM – 10PM
Shirk Center
Midterms Coffee Shop
October 7, 1PM – 5PM
Center Court, Hansen Student Center
All students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by Hansen Student Center to get a cup of coffee, tea, juice and a pastry as we navigate midterms.
Using Writing to Create
October 7, 6PM – 7PM
WC|TS Room 105B, Ames Library
Workshop to help students with creative writing. They will cover some basics, offer resources and challenge students with writing exercises. Recordings of the workshop will be available afterwards upon request. Pre-register by emailing ascanlon@iwu.edu
International Film Series – Chocolat
October 7, 7PM – 8PM
Beckman Auditorium, Ames Library
Directed by Claire Denis, 1988, Cameroon/France.