Reactions: Indiana religious freedom law different in its intent

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A national backlash erupted after the Indiana legislature recently passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA. Gov. Mike Pence has promised to clarify the act. Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Meghan Leonard explains the act, and what separates it from acts in other states.

Research and Honors

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Publications, presentations, performances and more from Illinois State faculty and staff.

Lacy to be interim AVP for Fiscal Management

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Alan Lacy, associate dean in the College of Applied Science and Technology, has been named the interim associate vice president for fiscal management in the Division of the Academic Affairs for two years, effective May 15.

Reactions: Finding Cervantes’ tomb

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With the likely discovery of the tomb of famed Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, Professor of Spanish and chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Bruce Burningham took a moment to reflect on what it means to find the tomb of the author of Don Quixote.

Milner forums on monograph collections

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Milner Library will hold two open forums March 31 and April 6 to gather input from the campus community on the collection of monographs in the basement storage area.

University of Alabama Press editor to speak at Pub Unit

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Vanessa Rusch, managing editor at the University of Alabama Press, will present From Trade House to University Press: Managing Editorial and the Ps of Publishing at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Publications Unit in Williams Hall Annex, room 103.

In the News

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Hear the latest on pension reform, learn why 1,000 Illinois State students gathered on the Quad for solidarity, and read about a special Pi Day celebration and the upcoming Pride and Prejudice play.