Bias Response Town Hall
Employees are invited to a Bias Response Town Hall to learn how the college responds to bias reports.
Register to get a link to the webinar.
The town hall is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Digital Dialogues: The Hera and Now of Settler Colonialism
The Native and Indigenous Representation Coalition will present "Digital Dialogues: The Hera and Now of Settler Colonialism" with Dr. Jane Simonsen, professor of history.
Dr. Jane Simonsen will discuss the concept of settler colonialism and signs of this process today. The group will discuss ramifications for white, Black, and indigenous people.
Vikings Vote: Use Your Voice
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity will run a Vikings Vote campaign Sept. 21-Oct. 2.
Today's First Friday event is Use Your Voice, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (Gerber 420)
Students attending college have the option to register in their hometown or in their college town. But by law, you can only register to vote in one location.
To register in your hometown: Contact your hometown county clerk's office.
To register in Rock Island on campus: Stop by the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, Gerber Center 420, from Sept. 21-Oct. 2 to complete a voter registration card. Bring your student ID and a piece of mail with your residence hall or house address.
Vikings Vote: Your Voice is Your Power
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity will run a Vikings Vote campaign Sept. 21-Oct. 2.
Today, a panel discussion, Your Voice is Your Power, will begin at 5 p.m. in Hanson 102. It also will be livestreamed.
Panelists will include Jacob Washington '21, Black Student Union president; Kaitlyn Watkins '21, Student Government Association president; Alyssa Twilbeck '22, Augie Democrats president; Vanessa Silva '23, Student Government Association second-year senator; and Kai Swanson, special assistant to the president.
Students attending college have the option to register in their hometown or in their college town. But by law, you can only register to vote in one location.
To register in your hometown: Contact your hometown county clerk's office.
To register in Rock Island on campus: Stop by the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, Gerber Center 420, from Sept. 21-Oct. 2 to complete a voter registration card. Bring your student ID and a piece of mail with your residence hall or house address.
Vikings Vote: registration and education
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity will run a Vikings Vote campaign Sept. 21-Oct. 2.
Today, there will be voter education and registration from 1-4 p.m. outside of the Office of Student Life (Gerber 436).
Other events:
• Your Voice is Your Power panel: 5 p.m. Sept. 29, Hanson 102
• First Friday: Use Your Voice: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 2, Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (Gerber 420)
Students attending college have the option to register in their hometown or in their college town. But by law, you can only register to vote in one location.
To register in your hometown: Contact your hometown county clerk's office.
To register in Rock Island on campus: Stop by the Voter Registration Drive on September 23 from 2-4 p.m. to complete a voter registration card. Bring your student ID and a piece of mail with your residence hall or house address. Or you can contact the Rock Island County Clerk's Office at (309) 558-3570 to get more information on how to register in Rock Island.
Heywire auditions
Heywire improv comedy troupe will host fall auditions from 8-10 p.m. Sept. 22-24 in Bergendoff B1 (Bergendoff Black Box).
Heywire is a student-run performance organization that hosts free biweekly shows of improv.
Sign up on the Google Sheet for more information to come. No previous improv experience required.
Student Government Association office hours
Student Government Association virtual office hours are for any student who would like to share thoughts and ideas with SGA President Kaitlyn Watkins and Vice President Peyton Couch.
Crash course: How to run a virtual meeting
The Office of Student Life will offer a help on learning to run an online meeting, with tips and tricks for more effective meetings. There will be a small welcome gift for those who attend.
Global Connections meet-and-greet
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services will host a Global Connections event for all students on campus to get to know each other across borders. Meet domestic and international students and enjoy snacks and activities.