Social Sciences Librarian Vanette Schwartz will speak at U-Clu on Friday, April 10.
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Dear White People actress Tessa Thompson to speak April 21
Actress Tessa Thompson, star of the new, critically acclaimed movie Dear White People, will lead a talk about race, diversity and inclusion in the arts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in Braden Auditorium. A showing of the film will be Monday, April 20.
Reactions: Indiana religious freedom law different in its intent
A national backlash erupted after the Indiana legislature recently passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA. Gov. Mike Pence has promised to clarify the act. Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Meghan Leonard explains the act, and what separates it from acts in other states.
Reversing the toxic talk of political discussions
Political discussions in the United States have been hijacked, said Professor of Communication Joseph Zompetti, who discusses solutions for taking the conversation back in his new book.
Research and Honors
Publications, presentations, performances and more from Illinois State faculty and staff.
Lacy to be interim AVP for Fiscal Management
Alan Lacy, associate dean in the College of Applied Science and Technology, has been named the interim associate vice president for fiscal management in the Division of the Academic Affairs for two years, effective May 15.
Reactions: Finding Cervantes’ tomb
With the likely discovery of the tomb of famed Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, Professor of Spanish and chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Bruce Burningham took a moment to reflect on what it means to find the tomb of the author of Don Quixote.
Harvard-Smithsonian Center scholar to speak March 31
Ryan Allured from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics will be the next speaker in the 2015 Physics Colloquium Series on March 31.
Social Work Day to tackle poverty
Poverty will be the focus of the 2015 Social Work Day on Friday, March 27, at Illinois State University’s Alumni Center. Under the theme Poverty: A Private Trouble or Public Issue?, social work advocates from across the state will have the opportunity to explore the larger issues that influence poverty.
University of Alabama Press editor to speak at Pub Unit
Vanessa Rusch, managing editor at the University of Alabama Press, will present From Trade House to University Press: Managing Editorial and the Ps of Publishing at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Publications Unit in Williams Hall Annex, room 103.
