Whether it’s a family member commenting on how “she doesn’t have the body to be wearing that,” listening to a friend go on and on about her latest diet so she can lose weight to go on vacation, or the media encouraging us to get “bikini ready,” I’m tired of all of the body shaming and fat talk I hear on a daily basis.
Publication: Identity
Latin@ Alumni Network winter social set for January 28
Join the network to discuss 2017 plans and enjoy a potluck social.
Tunnel of Oppression set for February 7-8
The Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive theatre that challenges the way students think of marginalized groups.
Power to the People: Activism workshops from Diversity Advocacy
Diversity Advocacy has partnered with Educational Administration and Foundations’ Associate Professor Pamela Twyman Hoff and Associate Professor Beth Hatt to offer a new exclusive series of interactive workshops for a limited number of students.
Standing up to microaggressions
Gain an understanding of microaggressions with Student Counseling Services’ Jason Vasquez.
New military affinity group on campus
A new military affinity group for faculty and staff will be joining the campus this fall.
New Reda book explores forgotten diversity in Midwest history
John Reda explores the commerce and culture of interactions between Native Americans and European settlers in his new book.
Black Student Union a resource for all
The Black Student Union combines educational, social, and cultural events to provide insight and resources for all of campus.
Series to encourage careers in economics begins November 30
The Department of Economics at Illinois State University is organizing a monthly speaker series to help students learn about the opportunities and career paths available to economics majors, especially undergraduate women.
Campus Climate Task Force work continues
The Campus Climate Task Force continues the work of addressing the Illinois State University Campus Climate Assessment.