The elasticity of identity

Associate Professor of Management Mathew Sheep spent 10 years studying the controversy of the first openly gay bishop of a church as an example of the implications change has on an organization’s identity.

Trites to give distinguished lecture

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Professor of English Roberta Seelinger Trites will give Illinois State University’s Distinguished Professor Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center.

Developing a Foster Youth Scholars Program

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With the help of Illinois State students who lived in the foster care system, the Center for Adoption Studies is looking to build a Foster Youth Scholars program on campus.

OLE promoting for Latino/a and Hispanic culture

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The Organization of Latino/a Employees (OLE) has been in existence at Illinois State University since 1989. Formed as an affinity group for Latino/a and Hispanic faculty and staff, the group promotes cultural and social activities, supports student organizations; and assists with employee recruitment and retention.

Dealing with helicopter parents

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A shift in culture means more parents are taking an active – sometimes very active – role in their children’s lives. University Professor Ani Yazedjian offers some advice to University personnel when it comes to dealing with “helicopter parents” – educate before you react.

Reactions: Stonehenge in 3-D

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The recent discovery of underground caverns at Stonehenge have put new light on the advances 3-D mapping can bring to disciplines from archeology to city planning. Associate Professor of Geography John Kostelnick talks about the doors opening with 3-D mapping.