Earth Week 2021
Marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson highlights week of events
X-Men writer Chris Claremont joins ReggieCon panel about need for inclusive stories
Acclaimed X-Men comic book writer Chris Claremont spoke to over 100 members of the Redbird community about the importance of telling diverse stories on April 15 during a virtual ReggieCon event.
ISU nursing professor to share Community Response in COVID-19 Times
On Wednesday, April 21, the Illinois State University International Seminar Series will focus on Community Response, COVID-19 Times, presented by Dr. Carla Pohl of the Mennonite College of Nursing. This free online webinar is open to the public with advance registration.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with award-winning poet Naudia Williams
Join Milner Library on April 22 as they host ISU’s very own award-winning student poet Naudia Williams.
Illinois State geology students gain field experience on course trips
This spring, students in the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment have gained hands-on experience in the field, safely embarking on faculty-led trips across the Midwest.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion update, April 16
This update includes the release of the updated comprehensive plan on DEI initiatives, a healing event on April 23, and resources to explore environmental justice in celebration of Earth Week.
2021 Civic Engagement Award recipients announced
Individuals and groups across the campus and community were honored with 2021 Civic Engagement Awards on April 13, 2021, as part of Illinois State University’s virtual Civic Engagement Celebration.
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Redbird Trivia
Kierston Farley-Sepe was the 2020 Missouri Valley Conference swimmer of the year, the first Redbird student-athlete to earn the award since 2004.
Holiday Helper program serves local children amid the pandemic
For decades, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff have provided holiday gifts for local children through the University’s Holiday Helper program. In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and struggling economy, the program became more important than ever for families in Bloomington-Normal.
ISU scholars show how kids of underrepresented communities have unequal access and opportunities in school
Through their research, Assistant Professors of Elementary Education Dr. Shamaine Bertrand and Dr. Erin Quast; Assistant Psychology Professor Dr. Brea Banks ’10, Ph.D. ’15; and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Sciences Dr. Charles Bell have shown that there is a chasm between the American dream and American reality.
