Quick Hits 4/20 – 4/26

Here are the upcoming events from April 20 to April 26:

Sunday, April 20:

No events scheduled

Monday, April 21:

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 campus bookstore. University of Illinois Springfield 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 campus bookstore. Bradley University will have representatives there to answer any questions students may have about transferring there.
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, April 22:

Red Cross Blood Drive – This will occur from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donate blood to help save lives. You can schedule a time to donate here.
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.
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.
CRU Lifegroup Weekly Meetings – This will occur from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Coffee Lounge in the Technology Center, East Peoria Campus. An interdenominational space for Christian students to connect with each other.
Transfer 101 Student Workshop – This will occur from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Career Center 207, East Peoria campus. Students will be able to have their questions about transferring answered and learn tips about how to use the Transferology website, which shows how courses transfer. Prizes will be offered at the door.
ICC Hard Bop Jazz Band Spring Performance – This will start at 7:30 p.m., in the Lecture Recital Hall, Room 127F, at the Academic Building, East Peoria campus. The Hard Bop Jazz Band and its director, Larry Harms, will be performing. Admission is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 23:

The Bard’s Birthday Bash – This will occur from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Peoria campus. Students will be able to celebrate Shakespeare’s legacy through different activities. From 9 a.m. to noon, in the Academic Support Center, students will be able to make their own Elizabethan-era ruffle collar. Then from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Coffee Lounge, students will be able to wear their ruffles as they eat cake and listen to live readings of Shakespeare’s iconic sonnets and scenes.
Agri-Business Club Pork Shop Cookout and Sale – This will occur from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Student Services lobby, East Peoria campus library. Students will be able to buy a grilled pork chop sandwich, chips, and a drink for $8.
Red Cross Blood Drive – This will occur from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Room 203, at the AIT Building, East Peoria campus. Donate blood to help save lives. You can schedule a time to donate here.
Craft and Culture: The Strength Within – This will occur from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Student Lounge, East Peoria campus. Students will be able to create a silhouette that reflects their strengths and hopes through adversity.
Sip Smart, Live Smart: Think Before You Drink – This will occur from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the Student Lounge, East Peoria campus. Students will be able to learn more about responsible drinking.

Thursday, April 24:

University of Illinois Springfield Transfer Center Table Visit – This will occur from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Atrium outside the East Peoria campus bookstore. University of Illinois Springfield will have representatives there to answer any questions students may have about transferring there.
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.

Friday, April 25:

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.
Paint and Sip Mocktail Night – This will start at 6 p.m., in the Student Housing Clubhouse, East Peoria campus. Students will be able to learn about alcohol safety while drinking mocktails and painting.

Saturday, April 26:

Pink Pony Prom – This will occur from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the Student Center Dining Hall, at the Peoria campus. Students will be able to dress up in a Chappelle Roan-inspired look and enjoy dancing, live music and snacks. A Drag Karaoke showcase will also be performed at the prom, which students can sign up for here.