Don’t turn away from chocolate, advises Assistant Professor of Communication Daniel Cochece Davis, because it can give the brain a natural boost.
Learning gets a boost from chocolate
Category: Report
ISU in the News
Cannibalistic mating habits National Geographic – Scott Sakaluk, BIO, was quoted in an article about the cannibalistic mating habits of the hump-winged grig, a cricket-like insect. Biofuels a good investment Chicago Sun-Times – John Sedbrook, BIO, was invited to make the case for continued investment in biofuels. Climate change and African lakes Mother Jones – Catherine O’Reilly, GEO,
Black History Month speaker tackles Katrina
In honor of Black History Month, Cedric Johnson will address the chaos that followed Hurricane Katrina with a talk on February 17.
Teaching awards announced
Julia Jung and Larissa Castriotta Kennedy have been announced as the recipients of the Outstanding University Teaching Awards.
Search update: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
As the search process continues for Illinois State’s next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, dates have been announced for finalists to travel to campus.
Suits at Work needs donations
Faculty and staff can drop off gently used business attire to support The Suits at Work event for students.
Lackland named director of state government relations
President Larry Dietz has appointed Jonathan Lackland as the new director of state government relations at Illinois State University, effective March 2.
Smith honored with advising award
Clint Smith has been named the recipient of the Outstanding New Undergraduate Advisor Award. He will be honored at Founders Day on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Shields to receive Rives award
William “Bill” Shields of the Department of Geography-Geology is the recipient of the Stan and Sandy Rives Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award.
Volunteers needed for Call Center
Volunteers are being sought for Illinois State University’s Emergency Call Center (ECC), an important component of the University’s emergency management plans. – See more at: http://mediarelations.illinoisstate.edu/report/1415/feb10/call.asp#sthash.vUR9Aq3P.dpuf
