Approximately 45 students, advisors, professional division members, and guests from Illinois State University traveled to the 2015 Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference (PBL NLC) in Chicago from June 24-27.
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Master’s International student begins Peace Corps service in Mozambique
Master’s International student Courtney Johnson just arrived in Mozambique to begin training as a secondary education English teacher with Peace Corps.
School of IT off to good start
Tornado watches, heavy downpours, thunder, and lightning could not dampen the spirits of School of Information Technology (IT) students as they attended the third annual Welcome Picnic for students in the School of IT. The picnic was moved inside Old Union to avoid the nasty weather.
Metcalf School to join National Bike to School Day, October 7
Metcalf Bike to School Day is Wednesday, October 7.
Study Abroad Fair announced with a twist
Each year the Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP) hosts an open-house-style Study Abroad Fair, which allows students the opportunity to explore study abroad opportunities. Representatives at the event generally include Illinois State study abroad alumni, representatives from partner universities, Illinois State faculty directors, and affiliated partner companies. The event always draws a large
Ebola warrior Ella Stryker to speak
Time Person of the Year Ella Stryker will give the Health Sciences Nolte Lecture on “The Health Educator’s Role in the Effort to Control Ebola” at 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 30.
School of Theatre and Dance presents August Wilson’s Fences
The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance will present August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Fences, directed by Assistant Professor Duane Boutté, opening October 2.
Author on American West speaker for the Ridgley geography lecture October 1
William Wyckoff, author of How to Read the American West: A Field Guide, will be the speaker for the Douglas C. Ridgley Distinguished Geography Lecture on Thursday, October 1.
Afternoon of Brass performance October 4
The Illinois State University School of Music will present its Afternoon of Brass Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 4, in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
Trying to understand today’s college student topic of talk
Rosemary Simmons, the director for the University of Washington Bothell Counseling Center, will explore changes that have influenced today’s college students and how students cope on October 5. RSVP due by October 1.