Don’t turn away from chocolate, advises Assistant Professor of Communication Daniel Cochece Davis, because it can give the brain a natural boost.
Learning gets a boost from chocolate
Publication: Report
Black History Month speaker tackles Katrina
In honor of Black History Month, Cedric Johnson will address the chaos that followed Hurricane Katrina with a talk on February 17.
Teaching awards announced
Julia Jung and Larissa Castriotta Kennedy have been announced as the recipients of the Outstanding University Teaching Awards.
Search update: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
As the search process continues for Illinois State’s next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, dates have been announced for finalists to travel to campus.
Suits at Work needs donations
Faculty and staff can drop off gently used business attire to support The Suits at Work event for students.
Lackland named director of state government relations
President Larry Dietz has appointed Jonathan Lackland as the new director of state government relations at Illinois State University, effective March 2.
Shields to receive Rives award
William “Bill” Shields of the Department of Geography-Geology is the recipient of the Stan and Sandy Rives Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award.
Volunteers needed for Call Center
Volunteers are being sought for Illinois State University’s Emergency Call Center (ECC), an important component of the University’s emergency management plans. – See more at: http://mediarelations.illinoisstate.edu/report/1415/feb10/call.asp#sthash.vUR9Aq3P.dpuf
Juliano lab inspires grad student to NIH pre-doc fellowship
While working in the lab of Professor of Biology Steven Juliano, doctoral student Peter Brabant landed the University’s first-ever NIH pre-doc fellowship.
The freedom of play
Associate Professor Gregory Braswell says play is more than simply relaxation or a stress-reliever for children – it is the way they learn.
