Cannibalistic mating habits National Geographic – Scott Sakaluk, BIO, was quoted in an article about the cannibalistic mating habits of the hump-winged grig, a cricket-like insect. Biofuels a good investment Chicago Sun-Times – John Sedbrook, BIO, was invited to make the case for continued investment in biofuels. Climate change and African lakes Mother Jones – Catherine O’Reilly, GEO,
Susan Rankin, author of 2010 State of Higher Education for LGBT People, will present The State of Higher Education for LGBT People at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in room 336 of the State Farm Hall of Business. The talk is free and open to all University faculty and staff, but those interested must register as space is limited.
Daniel Cochece Davis, assistant professor of communication, will present a talk about the many beneficial effects of chocolate at the next University Club (U-Club) meeting on Friday, Feb. 13. in the Faculty/Staff Commons in the Bone Student Center.
In honor of Black History Month, Cedric Johnson will address the chaos that followed Hurricane Katrina with a talk on February 17.
Julia Jung and Larissa Castriotta Kennedy have been announced as the recipients of the Outstanding University Teaching Awards.
As the search process continues for Illinois State’s next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, dates have been announced for finalists to travel to campus.
Faculty and staff can drop off gently used business attire to support The Suits at Work event for students.
President Larry Dietz has appointed Jonathan Lackland as the new director of state government relations at Illinois State University, effective March 2.
Clint Smith has been named the recipient of the Outstanding New Undergraduate Advisor Award. He will be honored at Founders Day on Thursday, Feb. 19.
William “Bill” Shields of the Department of Geography-Geology is the recipient of the Stan and Sandy Rives Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award.
