Artist Kristina Estell to speak

Artist Kristina Estell will speak from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, as a guest lecturer at the University Galleries.

U-Club to talk astronomy

The University Club (U-Club) will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in the Faculty/Staff Commons of the Bone Student Center. Lee Green from the Twin City Amateur Astronomers Association will present What’s Up in Astronomy for 2015. His talk will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Sec. of State mobile office here Jan. 29

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Illinois State University students, faculty and staff will be able to renew their Illinois driver’s licenses and purchase vehicle license plate stickers without leaving campus on Thursday, Jan. 29. Illinois Secretary of State’s Office staff will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bone Student Center Old Main Room.

Graduate Council noms due Jan. 30

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The Nominating Committee of the Graduate Council is seeking nominations or self-nominations of full graduate faculty members the Council’s committees.

Jazz Ensembles in concert Feb. 7

Illinois State University’s Jazz Ensembles I and II will perform in concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 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.

F.L.A.M.E. to hold LGBTQ Night

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The Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower (F.L.A.M.E.) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in the second floor lounge of Rachel Cooper Hall for an open conversation on LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) issues and feminist discussion.

Examining Francophone studies

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Jennifer Howell will present The Musings of a Francophoniste: Reevaluating French and Francophone Studies at American Public Universities Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Reactions: Is the euro in trouble?

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The Swiss National Bank’s decision to remove the cap on the Swiss franc could signal trouble for the euro, said Professor of Economics David Cleeton.