CASNews – News from the College of Arts and Sciences

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CASNews going on hiatus

With the October 1 retirement of Debbie Fox, assistant dean for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), who has edited and published CASNews for the past 18 years, CASNews will take a brief hiatus from publication. Look for CASNews to resume weekly publication next semester.

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Dr. Lisa Szczepura named Distinguished Professor

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that Dr. Lisa Szczepura has been named Distinguished Professor at Illinois State University.

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An invitation to the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Symposium

All members of the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to attend the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Symposium on Friday, October 11, 401 Stevenson Hall. The keynote address, “Advancing Environmental Justice Research through Community Partners,” will be delivered at 11:30 a.m. by Dr. Mariela Fernandez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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CAS welcomes new director of student success, retention, and recruitment

The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes Katie Raisner, its first full-time director of student success, retention, and recruitment.

From scholarship to community: How the Skibo Scholars Fund is transforming lives

The Sociology and Anthropology Department (SOA) at Illinois State University launched a fundraising campaign in August 2023 with one goal: honoring the legacy of Dr. Jim Skibo by awarding scholarships to first-generation and/or underrepresented students who are interested in anthropology, sociology, or a related major at Illinois State University.

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Artists face intersectionality in new exhibit at the WGSS Program’s Rachel Cooper Art Gallery

There are many ways to put a face on intersectionality, and Pamela Moriearty’s curated exhibition from the University Galleries permanent collection does a wonderful job of bringing the popular concept to life.

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