While working on a project on hurricane evacuation and sheltering, as a graduate student at the University of Delaware’s Disaster Research Center, Ashley Farmer, currently a criminal justice science professor at Illinois State, discovered the gap in research on pet preparedness in the face of disasters.
Year: 2020
Sociology and Anthropology Research Series: Bridging sociology and ecology, January 24
Professor Paul Van Auken, of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, will be presenting a talk, “Fusing Two Lines of Thought: A Proposed Bridge Between Leopold and Sociological Community,” at noon Friday, January 24, in 206 Schroeder Hall.
Retirement reception for Chuck Scott, January 31
The campus community is invited to an open house reception celebrating the retirement of Chuck Scott, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 31, in the Hancock Stadium Club.
ISU alum steps into the batter’s box
When John O’Donnell ’90 learned about an opportunity to step into the batter’s box at Busch Stadium and swing for the fences, he knew he had to take action.
Notice to employees of election not to withhold income tax on personal use of employer vehicles
Under IRS regulations, employees are subject to Federal and State income and withholding taxes on the value of their personal use of an employer-provided vehicle.
2020 Form W-4 needed to continue tax exemption
To continue your exemption from tax withholding for 2020, you must provide a new Form W-4 to the University Payroll Office by February 15, 2020.
IRS announces start date for tax filing season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that tax season will open on Monday, January 27, 2020. The IRS will begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns that day.
IRS extends due date for employers to issue 2019 health coverage forms
The IRS announced that it has extended the 2020 due date for certain entities to provide 2019 health coverage information forms to individuals.
Illinois State recognized in U.S. News Best Online Programs rankings
Illinois State University has once again been recognized for academic excellence in the U.S. News Best Online Programs rankings, published by U.S. News & World Report.
CESL relaunches civic engagement listserv
The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) is relaunching a civic engagement listserv for Illinois State University faculty and staff.