Arts building community
Obsidian: Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora receives NEA grant
Illinois Congressman Oscar DePriest focus of talk by Dr. Calvin White
Oscar Stanton DePriest, who became a national political figure during his three terms in Congress, is the focus of the February 26 event.
12MonthsIn6words project looks to capture essence of pandemic for history
A new community project seeks to commemorate the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 invading McLean County. The #12MonthsIn6Words effort looks to record reflections from the community on the past year.
Chicago recognizes Juneteenth thanks to the efforts of Illinois State alum Torrence Gardner
Chicago made history this past fall when the city government officially recognized Juneteenth as a day of observance. The citywide acknowledgment of the official end of slavery in the United States was the result of a yearlong effort led by activists and Illinois State alum Torrence Gardner ’13.
Illinois State University launches third annual Birds Give Back event
Scheduled for February 25, the event encourages individuals to support their passion on campus. The goal is to raise 2,021 gifts to correspond with the start of 2021.
Sustainability and the Soul events explore wellness
“Sustainability and the Soul” will feature vegan cookbook author Afya Ibomu and yoga with alumna Radiance Campbell.
Three Minute Thesis Competition, February 25
The Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT) is an academic competition that challenges Illinois State University students to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience.
Athletics
Publications
Healing on a high note
Brett Gillan ’02, MBA ’08 talks about his experience at Illinois State and how it formed a unique path for his future.
Building up young minds
Dr. Brad Christensen—a STEM specialist with Illinois State’s Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology—has been collaborating with Rose Mabwa, a senior manager with The Community Builders, to engage Chicago youth in STEM projects.
Tweeting into the Golden Years
On the first day the #GoldenTweets program was offered, a man walked in saying he was there to learn about birdcalls.
