In honor of Constitution Day and the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, there will be a screening of segment of the award-winning television series Eyes on the Prize at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17.
Publication: Report
The 19th amendment turns 95
The Department of History’s Kyle Ciani and Monica Noraian talk about the right to vote, and looking beyond the myth of the suffragette.
Reactions video: Riaz on Iran deal
Ali Riaz, professor and chair of the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University, calls the new Iran deal a good beginning, but with many roadblocks ahead.
Illinois State has record-breaking freshman class, increased enrollment
For the second consecutive year, Illinois State University has a record-breaking freshman class. The fall 2015 freshman class has 3,632 students, making it the University’s largest freshman class in the past 26 years.
Research and Honors
Publications, presentations, and honors of Illinois State University faculty and staff.
Academy of Seniors, Mornings with Professors classes begin
Senior Professionals will begin their Academy of Seniors and Mornings with the Professors programs that include topics on World War I, American music, the nature of evil, and Mark Twain.
Festival of India on September 13
Experience vast and varied cultures with the Festival of India on September 13.
Event celebrates new Literary Garden September 11
“A Literary Soiree,” a special event to debut the new Literary Garden at Illinois State University’s Horticulture Center, will be September 11. Tickets are available.
Paulson to speak on the Antarctic Rift September 11
Structural geologist and educator Tim Paulson will discuss stress on the West Antarctic Rift on September 11.
Screening of movie To Write Love on Her Arms slated September 9
As part of National Suicide Awareness Week, Illinois State University will host a screening of the film To Write Love on Her Arms at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 9