Quick Hits 2/23-3/1

By Essie Newton in Quick Hits February 23, 2025

Here are the upcoming events from Feb. 23 to March 1:

Month-long events:

Student Life Writing Contest – The time to submit entries is from Feb. 10 to March 14. Students can send their poems, short stories, and research papers to Student Life and receive cash prizes. More details can be found here.

Sunday, February 23

No events scheduled

Monday, February 24

University of Illinois Springfield Transfer Center Table Visit – This will occur from 9:30 a.m. to noon, in the Atrium outside the East Peoria bookstore. University of Illinois will have representatives there to answer any questions students may have about transferring there.
Bradley University Transfer Center Table Visit – This will occur from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Atrium outside the East Peoria bookstore. Bradley University will have representatives there to answer any questions students may have about transferring there.
Private Illinois Colleges and Universities Transfer Fair – This will occur from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Atrium outside the East Peoria bookstore. Students will be able to meet representatives from private institutions from across Illinois.
U.N.I.T.E. Weekly Club Meeting – This will occur from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the International Room, Room 304A, in the Academic Building, East Peoria campus. Queer students will be able to meet and hang out with other queer students.

Tuesday, February 25

Western Illinois University Transfer Center Table Visit – This will occur from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Atrium outside the East Peoria bookstore. Western Illinois University will have representatives there to answer any questions students may have about transferring there.
Relax in the Stacks – This will occur from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the East Peoria campus library. Students will be able to enjoy snacks and therapy dogs to help relieve stress.
Craft and Culture: Black History Month – This will occur from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Student Lounge, East Peoria campus. Students will be able to enjoy hands-on crafts while learning about Black history.
D&D Weekly Club Meetings – This will occur from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Room 233B in the Academic Building, East Peoria campus. Plan epic adventures and play D&D with fellow students.
Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Live Action – This will occur from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the Lecture Recital Hall, Room 127F, in the Academic Building, East Peoria campus. Students can watch free screenings of Oscar-nominated short films, which they can reserve tickets for here.
Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Animated – This will occur from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Lecture Recital Hall, Room 127F, in the Academic Building, East Peoria campus. Students can watch free screenings of Oscar-nominated short films, which they can reserve tickets for here.

Wednesday, February 26

MLA Citations Workshop – This will occur from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the East Peoria campus library. Students will be able to learn how to create MLA citations.
Charley’s Aunt – This will start at 7:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center, Studio Room 215, East Peoria campus. A performance of the comedy play, Charley’s Aunt, will be performed by and for ICC students. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased here.

Thursday, February 27

LGBTQ+ Talkspace – This will occur from noon to 1 p.m., in the International Room, Room 304A, in the Academic Building, East Peoria campus. A time and space for LGBTQ+ students to receive peer-led support and share experiences.
LGBTQ+ Talkspace – This will occur from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the International Room, Room 304A, in the Academic Building, East Peoria campus. A time and space for LGBTQ+ students to receive peer-led support and share experiences.
Harlem Casino Nights – This will occur from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Student Lounge, East Peoria campus. Students will be able to enjoy free casino games, live entertainment, prizes and food, as they celebrate the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance.
Charley’s Aunt – This will start at 7:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center, Studio Room 215, East Peoria campus. A performance of the comedy play, Charley’s Aunt, will be performed by and for ICC students. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased here.

Friday, February 28

Fashion Club Meeting – This will occur from noon to 2 p.m., in Room 131C in the Academic Building, East Peoria campus. Students can interact with fellow fashion enthusiasts and participate in ICC’s fashion show at the end of this semester.
D&D Weekly Club Meetings – This will occur from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Room 233B in the Academic Building, East Peoria campus. Plan epic adventures and play D&D with fellow students.
Charley’s Aunt – This will start at 7:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center, Studio Room 215, East Peoria campus. A performance of the comedy play, Charley’s Aunt, will be performed by and for ICC students. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased here.

Saturday, March 1

Charley’s Aunt – This will start at 7:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center, Studio Room 215, East Peoria campus. A performance of the comedy play, Charley’s Aunt, will be performed by and for ICC students. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased here.
General Studies Visit Day – This will occur from 9 a.m. to noon, in the East Peoria campus library. Interested visitors will be able to see what life is like as an ICC student by exploring the programs offered by ICC, touring the campus, and checking out the resources available to students.