Category: Colleges

Study Shows Illinois a Wind Energy Leader

Illinois is currently the seventh ranked state in the nation for wind generating capacity, but it could move into fourth place during 2011. That is the finding of a recent study published by the Center for Renewable Energy at Illinois State University.

Seminar – Carl Campbell

Wednesday, September 26 (3:30-4:30, STV 436) Carl Campbell , Northern Illinois University “Efficiency Wage Setting, Labor Demand, and Phillips Curve Microfoundations”

Editorship for ‘Action in Teacher Education’ awarded to C&I team

Faculty in Department of Curriculum and Instruction have been awarded the editorship of Action in Teacher Education, a national journal in the field of education. The editorial team, Tom Crumpler, Tom Lucey, Lara Handsfield, Kara Lycke, and Ryan Brown, will serve a three-year term as editors.

Fall 2012 Internship Opportunity – Local

Position Title: Computer Programmer Company: Fike & Fike, Inc. Location: Bloomington, IL Full time/Part time: Part time Internship /Temporary/Permanent: Internship Compensation: above $10.00/hr Description: Intern will gain experience programming business applications in ASP.Net and VB.Net. Will also be working with AJAX, SQL databases, CSS styling, and occasional APIs. Applicant should possess the following skills: effectively

Reuters: Jim Palmer on how recessions impact cost of higher education

Since their introduction in the United States, state universities have served as the foundation for higher and continuing education. However, economic downturns and state budgeting threaten the accessibility of these institutions. “In tough economic times, some people think it is easier to cut funding to higher education because it has a tuition revenue stream that

Students discover international teacher preparation

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” — St. Augustine Immersion into cultures and education systems outside the U.S. leaves a powerful and lasting impact on future teachers. Last month, 20 education students participated in one of the college’s several study abroad programs by visiting the University

UNITE student organization sponsors Stride for Students 5K run/walk

Stride For Students 5K Run/Walk Students, faculty, and other supporters participated in UNITE’s first Stride for Students 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 25, 2012.  The event tipped off on Constitution Trail in Normal near Linden and Vernon Streets. Organizers say they are always looking for new members and will be on-hand at Festival ISU (August

COE Open House and Scholarships Ceremony celebration

College of Education will celebrate Family weekend by hosting an Open House and Scholarships Ceremony on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Open House, 8:30-10 a.m., Bone Student Center If you are a current or prospective student, please join us at our annual Open House event, where you and your family can discuss academic opportunities with representatives

Part time employment opportunity – THIS POSITION IS FILLED

Position Title: IT Assistant Company: RE/MAX CHOICE Location: Bloomington, IL Full time/Part time: Part time Internship /Temporary/Permanent: Temporary student employment Description: RE/MAX CHOICE has a need for a “Tech-Savvy” student at our RE/MAX real estate office in Bloomington. This person should be able to effectively assist our selling Broker-Agents with various database and communication programs