Many educational and co-curricular enriching programs were hosted by Illinois State’s Themed Living-Learning Communities in February.
Here is just one example of how we continue to cultivate learning while keeping a social interest.
Oscars viewing party
Residents of the Fine Arts floor came together to watch the Academy Awards, which recognizes the many talented artists that contribute to the field of animation, cinematography, visual effects, and original music through films that premiered within the previous year.
Throughout the night 42 residents attended the program to not only eat and watch the show, but to join the many discussions based around the event. The residents and the resident assistants (Caitlin Graham and Lauretta Schaefer) of the Fine Arts floor were able to host a multitude of discussions related to their artistic interests as they examined the decisions to give awards to certain artists. Participants discussed what it would take to one day become an Academy Award-winning artist, using examples from ceremony.
The small group discussions helped residents connect with an event they feel passionate about and also made them feel their opinions were valued by others.
Below are some photos of the Oscars viewing party along with other programs in February.
Floor |
Program |
Honors | Dr. Seuss Research |
Honors | Dr. Seuss Jeopardy |
Honors, University and Presidential Scholars | Fondue Me |
Honors, University and Presidential Scholars | MBLGTACC |
International House | Mirror Less Mondays |
International House | Acts of Kindness |
International House | Valentine’s Traditions |
International House | Brazil Carnival |
International House | Super BowlTraditions |
Fine Arts | Oscar’s Viewing Party |
Music | Dr. Favis Guitar Recital |
Music | Bulletin Board Solfege |
Transfer and Continuing | Mac in a Mug |
Transfer and Continuing | Cards Against Humanity |
Mathematics | Math Riddle Monday’s |
Mathematics | Sunday Math Brunches |
Mathematics | Pizza Pi Study Session |
Teacher Education | Craft Day |
Teacher Education | Floor Dinner |
Business | Professional Development Dinner |
Business | Keynote Address |
Leadership and Service | RSO Panel |
Leadership and Service | Home Sweet Home |
Leadership and Service | Lunch with FM |
Sophomore Experience | Hewett FM Meet and Greet |
Sophomore Experience | Selfie-with-Professor |
Co-Science | Floor Dinner Meet and Greet with FM |
Co-Science | Phi Sigma Poster Presentation |
Nursing | Cards for Clinical |
Nursing | PROUD Pot Luck |
Special Education | Special Olympics |
Special Education | FM Meet and Greet baking cookies |
Special Education | Mirrorless |
Communication Sciences and Disorders | Get S’More Loving |
Information Technology |
Faculty Mentor Dinner |