Artist and writer Dr. Alberto Ledesma of the University of California, Berkeley, is a virtual visiting artist to open this year’s Latin Heritage Month.
Latinx Heritage Month at Illinois State: Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer
Year: 2020
Nominations sought for Stan and Sandy Rives Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award
The Rives award is given to a member of the Illinois State University community who holds a faculty, academic professional, or civil service position to recognize their outstanding teaching or significant contribution to the undergraduate experience.
Staff, team award nominations due November 6
Nominations are being sought for the Administrative Professional and Civil Service Distinguished Service Awards, Administrative Professional Emerging Leader Award, the Team Excellence Award, and the David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
President’s Virtual Open House for faculty-staff affinity groups, interdisciplinary programs
President Larry Dietz will host a virtual open house for Illinois State University faculty and staff to celebrate diversity-focused affinity groups and interdisciplinary programs.
ReggieCon panels focus on diversity in popular media: September 24, Hispanic Heritage Month
Members of the Illinois State University community can get in touch with their inner “geek” during this year’s inaugural ReggieCon events.
Virtual career fairs connect Redbirds and employers remotely
As Redbirds continue to thrive during the pandemic, Career Services is offering virtual career fairs, and information on how to navigate them effectively.
Planetarium presents Big Astronomy on Facebook, September 26
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Big Astronomy or Astronomia a Gran Escala beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 26, on the ISU Planetarium Facebook page.
Virtual events and activities for the whole Redbird family
The school year may look a little different for current students, alumni, and their Redbird families, but there are still many ways to stay connected to Illinois State from near or far with any mobile device, computer, or tablet.
Engineering master plan open forums scheduled
Two open forums will provide opportunities for campus input on the proposed Engineering Master Plan.
They rock: Students update Horticulture Center garden
Looking at the bright yellow fist-sized blooms of marigolds, Katie Robinson said she was happy. Happy? She was in the second week of classes kneeling in the dirt, in the middle of a heat wave. But the senior horticulture major was right where she wanted to be.
