Olanna Pullen and the Mennonite College of Nursing are working to help increase nursing as a career for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
PROUD helping to create nurses from underrepresented backgrounds
Category: Media Relations
Social Justice Institute sign up due Jan. 23
Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend The Power of One: Awareness, Change, Responsibility Social Justice Institute taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center. Apply by Friday, Jan. 23.
Reactions: What it takes to make a saint
With the canonization of the first=ever Sri Lankan saint, Assistant Professor of History Kathryn Jasper, who specializes in Medieval history, takes a look at how the process of sainthood has changed, and one example of sainthood going to the dogs – literally.
Illinois State to host State of the Union Tweet-Up Jan. 20
Illinois State University’s American Democracy Project (ADP) will host a State of the Union Tweet-Up, a watch party and social media event around the State of the Union Address, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Schroeder Hall room 242. The event is free and open to the public.
Palmer gives idea of 2016 Presidential election
With the anticipated decision this week of Hillary Rodham Clinton on a presidential bid in 2016, Assistant Professor of Politics Carl Palmer weighs in on how this political season might shape up.
Welcome back from President Dietz
President Larry Dietz welcomes back faculty and staff for a new semester, talking football, university honors, Abu Dhabi and angels in warm coats.
250-year-old violin in performance
A 250-year-old Guarneri ‘Del Gesu’ violin will be part of a performance by Illinois State University School of Music faculty members and a guest harpsichordist on Jan. 18.
Lori Montoya retirement reception
A retirement reception honoring Lori Montoya will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the East Campus Eleanor Kong Conference Room. Remarks will be at 4 p.m.
Prior service may impact SURS retirement
Human Resources is encouraging faculty and staff members to contact the State University Retirement System (SURS), if they are interested in purchasing prior service.
Follow the Solar Car race in Abu Dhabi
Follow the ISU Solar Car Team as they compete in the Abu Dhabi Solar Car Challenge from Jan. 15 to 19.
