The AsiaConnect March meeting will present the art and game of mahjong. RSVP by March 26.
Publication: Identity
Global human rights advocate Nasreen Sheikh to speak at Earth Day Breakfast, April 20
Global human rights advocate Nasreen Sheikh will address the annual Earth Day Breakfast at Illinois State University on April 20. Tickets are available.
Indian Cultural Dinner with Emmy-nominated Vir Das, tickets on sale until April 4
Vir Das, the Emmy-nominated actor and comedian, will headline the Indian Cultural Dinner. Tickets are on sale until April 4.
Obsidian Editor Duriel E. Harris receives George Garrett Award for service in literature
Obsidian Editor Duriel E. Harris was recognized by the Association of Writers and Writing Programs with the 2023 George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature.
CRCC Spring 2023 Conference registration due March 22
The 2023 Culturally Responsive Campus Community conference will be March 29 with the theme Advocacy, Solidarity, and Empowerment: “The Struggle is Real!”
The Untold Supernova Story of Dr. Titus Pankey, April 21
The work of Dr. Titus Pankey, whose pioneering work in astrophysics went unnoticed for decades, is the topic of an African American Studies talk by Dr. Matt Caplan.
Reading by celebrated poet Kim Shuck, March 1
The Department of English’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee and TRIBE@ISU will bring a virtual poetry and essay reading by Kim Shuck from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.
Milner Library LGBTQIA2S+ book display responds to campus need
Illinois State senior Noah Virklan worked with Milner Library to create a book display reaching out to LGBTQIA2S+ members of the Illinois State community.
Introduction to Queer Allyship, Spring 2023 sessions
Formerly called Safe Zone, Intro to Queer Allyship is a workshop, focusing on using terminology appropriately, understanding the relationship between sex, gender, and sexuality, and finding the resources.
Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum to discuss walking as methodology at Milner Library, March 8
Illinois State Professor of Ethnomusicology Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum will give a presentation about her new book on Wednesday, March 8 at Milner Library. A Q-and-A, a reception, and a book signing will follow the presentation.