Provost Ani Yazedjian will host the 2026 Academic Affairs Convocation on Thursday, September 3, at 9:30 a.m. in 130 Schroeder Hall. Faculty and staff in the Division of Academic Affairs are invited to join colleagues to learn more about divisional priorities for the year. To showcase your Redbird pride, attendees are encouraged to wear red (full regalia is not needed). Registration for this event is appreciated. If you need special accommodations to participate in this event, please email Provost@IllinoisState.edu.