Welcome Days

TRiO Information

East Peoria Campus, Academic Building, Student Lounge

Enjoy free popcorn while you learn about TRiO Student Support Services, a free academic support program for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.  

Welcome Days

Get the Scoop on the Transfer Center

East Peoria Campus, Academic Building, Student Lounge

Enjoy an ice cream cup as you learn more about the Transfer Center and how they can help you prepare for a seamless transfer to a four-year institution.

Welcome Days

TRiO Information

East Peoria Campus, Academic Building, Student Lounge

Enjoy free popcorn while you learn about TRiO Student Support Services, a free academic support program for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.  

Welcome Days

Chill Out with CAB

East Peoria Campus, Edwards Library/Administration, Pedestrian Bridge

Stop by for a snow cone and learn how to get involved with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) student organization. (Rain location: Student Lounge)

Welcome Days

SGA Meet & Greet

East Peoria Campus, Academic Building, Pedestrian Bridge

Stop by for a picnic-themed snack and learn how to get involved in the Student Government Association. (Rain location: Student Lounge)

Welcome Days

Benefits Navigator & Counseling Info Table

East Peoria Campus, Academic Building, Pedestrian Bridge

Stop by for giveaways and get information about free in-person or online counseling and peer support, including the free Headspace mental health app. Our Benefits Navigator will be there to connect you with on- and off-campus resources to help you succeed. (Rain location: Student Lounge)

Welcome Days

SGA Meet & Greet

East Peoria Campus, Academic Building, Pedestrian Bridge

Stop by for a picnic-themed snack and learn how to get involved in the Student Government Association. (Rain location: Student Lounge)

Welcome Days

Benefits Navigator & Counseling Info Table

East Peoria Campus, Academic Building, Pedestrian Bridge

Stop by for giveaways and get information about free in-person or online counseling and peer support, including the free Headspace mental health app. Our Benefits Navigator will be there to connect you with on- and off-campus resources to help you succeed. (Rain location: Student Lounge)

Free Yoga Sessions

Free Yoga Sessions

East Peoria Campus, Academic Building, 304A

Are you feeling overwhelmed and tense? Seeking stress relief and clarity? Join us for free yoga!

Welcome Days

Welcome Week Luau

East Peoria Campus, Campus Housing Pavilion

Hang out with other students on campus and enjoy a free meal at the cookout luau.

Artist Exhibit: Rich Ankeney

Artist Exhibit: Rich Ankeney

East Peoria Campus, Academic Building, Gallery 336B

Rich Ankeney has been making photographic art for over fifty years and recently started painting again. He has exhibited widely, and his work has received numerous awards. He “tries to capture the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic energy of music, especially jazz. Strong color combinations are often used to achieve a pulsating rhythm and to produce... Read more »

Artist Exhibit: Thom Sawyer

Artist Exhibit: Thom Sawyer

East Peoria Campus, Performing Arts Center, Gallery

Artist Thom Sawyer is exhibiting his series "Arc de Triomphe" at the Performing Arts Center Gallery. Sawyer specializes in pencil drawing featuring landscapes, drawing inspiration from locations near his homes in New Mexico and Washington State. His work has been included in numerous exhibitions across the country. He received an Individual Artist Grant from the... Read more »

Relax in the Stacks

Relax in the Stacks

East Peoria Campus, Edwards Library/Administration, Library, 312

Take a “paws” and recharge with the Library and Counseling staff. Join us for a relaxing break featuring therapy dogs, creative crafts, and tasty snacks. Discover mental health and wellness resources tailored just for you while connecting with campus support. Your well-being is our priority, and we’re here to help you thrive every step of... Read more »

One Book, One College Kickoff

East Peoria Campus, Academic Building, Student Lounge

Get a raw glimpse into the history of Natives in the U.S. with the 2024-25 One Book, One College selection, Apple (Skin to the Core) by Eric Gansworth. This powerful work reclaims the slur "Apple" through verse, prose, and art. Join us for a creative kick-off event where we'll paint vinyl record art inspired by... Read more »