The Speaker Series of Illinois State University will tackle topics including nuclear disarmament, fighting Ebola, Civil War soldiers, conversations on rape, public health, and equity for public schools.
Fall 2015 Speaker Series announced
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Applications for MECCPAC funds available
Applications are now available for funding from the Multi-Ethnic Cultural and Co-Curricular Programming Advisory Committee (MECCPAC).
Classroom bias topic of September 18 talk
Professor of Psychology Eros DeSouza and Assistant Professor of Social Work Mark Olson will present, “Is Coming Out in the Classroom Still an Occupational Hazard?” at 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 18.
Grant aims to create resources for former foster youth
Illinois State University’s Center for Adoption Services received a $50,000 grant to better understand the needs of former foster youth as they maneuver through college.
Illinois State a home for NSF’s mathematical research program
Take a peek at ISU’s National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site, led by Saad El-Zanati.
Reactions: Expulsion rates higher for children of color
New data showing that suspension and expulsion rates are much higher for children of color are no surprise to Assistant Professor April Mustian, who suggests teachers can be walking into the classroom with unintentional biases.
Working moms chat n’ chew
Health Promotion and Wellness will host a chat ‘n chew for working moms in the Illinois State community. The event will be at noon Friday, September 18, in McAlister’s private dining room in the Bone Student Center.
Research and Honors
Performances, publications, presentations, and honors of Illinois State’s faculty and staff.
Illinois State makes national rankings in U.S. News & World Report
Illinois State University was ranked the 79th best public university in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Emergency Alert test on September 16
A test of ISU Emergency Alert will be conducted at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, September 16.
