In honor of the holidays celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 18 and National Day of Racial Healing on January 19, Illinois State University scholars share works on racial and social justice.
Publication: Identity
ReggieCon panel: Wakanda for all, February 25
In celebration of Black History Month, the panel will focus on the Black Panther comics on February 25.
Dreams of humanity woven through mathematics
A history of mathematics course challenged students to examine how math reflected the beliefs of past civilizations and continues to reflect social and economic factors today.
Nominations for Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize due January 31
The Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Program at Illinois State University is accepting nominations and self-nominations for the Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize until January 31, 2021.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion update, November 30
This update includes a call for business names to be added to the University’s Supplier Diversity initiative, a Milner Library resource guide on systemic racism, and Deliberate Dialogues through the Center for Civic Engagement.
Safe(ish) session offered February 18
Safe(ish) is a 90-minute interactive program that helps individuals understand the personal narratives and experiences of gender expansive and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Association of Latinx American Students offers welcoming community
When Ximena Sanchez-Ramirez arrived at Illinois State, she felt homesick until coming across the Association of Latinx American Students (ALAS). Just one year later, she is thriving as the secretary of the registered student organization.
Connecting the DOTS brings national expertise to help navigate online teaching
Designed to promote an equitable education, the Connecting the DOTS series will provide guidance in areas where instructors, parents, and students may be struggling.
First-generation professionals recognized
In honor of the 2020 First Generation Celebration, organizers recognized 20 first-generation professionals at Illinois State with a LEGACY Award.
CCE encourages conversation skills through new Deliberative Dialogue programming
A new program through the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) encourages students to voice their perspectives while actively listening to others.