Updates on fall break, upcoming on-campus vaccination clinics, access to COVID-19 vaccinations on-campus, and general Fall 2021 Illinois State University health and safety standards.
Coronavirus Update, November 4, 2021
Month: November 2021
Illinois State art students create documentary for local nonprofit
Students in Assistant Professor Ruth Burke’s special topics course created a video documentary to spread awareness about Sunnyside Community Garden’s mission to help people have access to healthy and organic produce. The documentary is approximately 15 minutes and will be followed by a question and answer session with the students.
The Larry and Barbara Efaw College of Education Student Success Center Fund inspires academic excellence
A $500,000 gift to Illinois State University from Barbara Efaw ’59 and family will help establish a new success center for education students. The center, which will be named the Barbara and Larry Efaw Center for Educator Excellence, is scheduled to open in the spring in DeGarmo Hall.
Career assistance available for graduating Redbirds and alumni
Career Services provides support to assist Redbirds in their job search and careers.
Construction management students participate in ASC Preconstruction Competition
Illinois State University construction management students competed in the 2021 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Preconstruction Competition in Downers Grove October 20-23, 2021.
World languages education majors attend professional conference
Most students in this fall’s LAN 320 (World Language Teaching in the K-12 Setting) are in their final semester before student teaching.
Spring career fairs offer students employment options
Career Services is pleased to connect Illinois State students and alumni with employers at its annual spring career fairs. Recruiters from all industries, including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and others will be attending to recruit Illinois State talent for their open positions.
Construction management team places second in ASC Commercial Construction Competition
Construction management students placed second in the 2021 Associated Schools of Construction Region III Commercial Construction Competition held in Downers Grove October 20-23, 2021.
Art installation on ISU Quad celebrates, commemorates immigrants
A thousand 4-by-6-inch flags lined Illinois State University’s Quad for 24 hours, beginning November 1, for a striking art installation honoring National Immigrants Day.
Dedication to equity helps ISU alum land role at Nike
Dr. Robert Shorty has drawn inspiration from all of his experiences to become a leader at one of the world’s largest corporations. He is a director of Nike Inc.’s Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team.
