Professor Emeritus Richard Youngs from the School of Teaching and Learning will speak about medical education in Cuba at University Club (U-Club) September 25.
U-Club to hear about medical education in Cuba
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Harvest Moon eclipse Irish harp concert at Planetarium September 27
In celebration of the total lunar eclipse, the Illinois State University Planetarium will host a unique Irish harp concert performed by harpist Ann McLaughlin.
Secretary of State mobile office on campus September 29
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 Tuesday, September 29.
Mini SoTL grants to help build global/international curriculum
The Cross Endowed Chair in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning requests proposals for a SoTL Mini-Grant program for FY16.
Nominations for Rives excellence award sought
Nominations are being sought for the Stan and Sandy Rives Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award. The deadline is Oct. 30.
Fall 2015 Speaker Series announced
The Speaker Series of Illinois State University will tackle topics including nuclear disarmament, fighting Ebola, Civil War soldiers, conversations on rape, public health, and equity for public schools.
Classroom bias topic of September 18 talk
Professor of Psychology Eros DeSouza and Assistant Professor of Social Work Mark Olson will present, “Is Coming Out in the Classroom Still an Occupational Hazard?” at 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 18.
Grant aims to create resources for former foster youth
Illinois State University’s Center for Adoption Services received a $50,000 grant to better understand the needs of former foster youth as they maneuver through college.
Illinois State a home for NSF’s mathematical research program
Take a peek at ISU’s National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site, led by Saad El-Zanati.
Reactions: Expulsion rates higher for children of color
New data showing that suspension and expulsion rates are much higher for children of color are no surprise to Assistant Professor April Mustian, who suggests teachers can be walking into the classroom with unintentional biases.
