Dr. Adolph Reed Jr., a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Pennsylvania, delivered Illinois State University’s Black History Month keynote address on the child murders that drove fear throughout Atlanta.
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Founding Celebration, February 19-20; Purnell investiture moved to next year
Illinois State University will celebrate its 163 years during the Founding Celebration, February 19-20. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Andrew Purnell’s investiture will be postponed until next year.
International Fair: Performances, food, displays, February 22
The 50th annual International Fair at Illinois State University will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, February 22, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Hit the Wall immerses audience in iconic Stonewall riots, February 14-22
Illinois State University’s School of Theatre and Dance will bring to life the days before the Stonewall riots—and smash the myths surrounding it—with the play Hit the Wall.
Campus-wide effort provides microaggression training for faculty
This spring, Illinois State University faculty and staff members have the chance to advance their teaching through microaggression trainings.
Women doctors in the Syrian war focus of documentary The Cave, free screening, February 20
Oscar nominee Feras Fayyad (“Last Men in Aleppo”) delivers an unflinching story of women doctors in the Syrian war with his powerful new documentary, The Cave.
FLAME seeking works for The Monologues
Illinois State University’s student group Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower (FLAME) is sending out a call for pieces for a performance of The Monologues.
A new type of collaboration with China: Typography class explores culture with Shanghai university
Students in China and in Normal are taking part in Designing Authenticity: Shanghai–Normal, which aims to raise awareness of heritage and cultural identity through the design of letter forms.
The Alchemy of Black Women in Folklore: Nancy Tolson talk, March 30
Dr. Nancy Tolson will discuss the cultural, social, political, and historical images of black women characters found in folklore.
Call for equity: Angela Rye pushes for progress at Martin Luther King Jr. event
Nationally prominent political strategist and commentator Angela Rye delivered the headlining speech at Illinois State University’s annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.