The Power of One: 2014 Social Justice Institute

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Illinois State students, faculty and staff are invited to attend The Power of One: Awareness, Change, Responsibility Social Justice Institute from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center.   Sponsored by Diversity Advocacy, the event is a free one-day conference. Participants will explore personal identities and

Diversity at STATE

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Diversity is one of the values at Illinois State University, where we encourage community and a respect for differences by fostering an inclusive environment characterized by cultural understanding, ethical behavior, and social justice.

Winter commencement 2013

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Winter commencement is just around the corner and is an exciting time for upcoming graduates. This is a time of celebration to honor the future alumni of Illinois State University.

End of semester tips

Students in a Study Jam

As the end of the semester approaches, college students can become more stressed. Here are some helpful tips to deal with the end of semester stress.

Diversity Council enhancing cultural competency

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On some level, everyone has biases or pre-conceived cultural notions. People may not always be aware of them, but they certainly influence communication and social interaction. Understanding those issues and learning to effectively interact with people from different backgrounds are at the heart of ongoing cultural competency training coordinated by the Diversity Council in the