Professor of Politics and Government Lane Crothers will serve as the Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies at the University of Helsinki.
Crothers named Fulbright chair
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Making it work: Maureen Brunsdale
Maureen Brunsdale oversees a treasure. She protects its more than half a million pieces shelved in Special Collections of Milner Library. And, more than anything, she wants to share that treasure with the world.
Research and Honors
Honors Angela Davenport, Diversity Advocacy, has been chosen for Leadership Illinois, a cohort of emerging female leaders across the state. Presentations Leslie Manfredo, MUS, presented the lecture demonstration session Singing with Beauty, Singing with Energy – Using Gesture to Teach These Pedagogical Concepts to Your Choir with Illinois State’s auditioned women’s choir, Belle Voix, at the recent Illinois
A/P, Civil Service awards announced
The winners of the Administrative/Professional Council (A/P) and Civil Service Council awards were announced at this year’s Founders Day.
Reactions: Reviving the study of Cuba
Professor of History Patrice Olsen looks at opening ties between Cuba and the U.S., and the connection Illinois has with the island nation.
Diversity in the classroom talk from Kahn
Hilary Kahn, assistant dean for strategic collaborations and director of the Center for the Study of Global Change in the School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University, will present Diversity in the Classroom at noon Wednesday, Feb. 25.
ISU in the News
Culture wars continue Chronicle of Higher Ed – Andrew Hartman, HIS, talked about the conservative and liberal culture wars. MBLGTACC The Pantagraph – Dave Bentlin, Office of the President, talked about the importance of the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference. Proposed budget The Pantagraph – President Dietz commented on the proposed state budget that suggested cutting
Graduate Council ballot slate released
The slate of candidates for the spring 2015 Graduate Council ballot has been announced. Additional nominations will be taken until Tuesday, March 3.
Symphonic Winds in concert Feb. 22
Illinois State University’s Symphonic Winds ensemble will perform in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for faculty/staff and $6 for students and seniors.
Black Heritage Ball Feb. 22
Tickets for the 31st annual Black Heritage Ball are available.
