Dr. Charlotte Talkington ’61 is a loyal university supporter. She retired in 1994 after more than 30 years as faculty in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Talkington solidified her support for the department in 2001 by establishing the Charlotte E. Talkington Professional Development Fund in Family and Consumer Sciences.
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Not every engagement ends with a walk down the aisle: One FCS professor explores why
With his colleagues, Dr. Luke Russell, assistant professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, wanted to find out what would make someone call off an engagement.
Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection receives generous donation from Naomi Whiting Towner Estate
The Lois Jett Historical Costume Collection (LJHCC) in the department of Family and Consumer Sciences recently received one of its largest donations to date: a collection of items from the Naomi Whiting Towner Estate.
Applications now open for FCS accelerated master’s program for juniors
Juniors can now apply for the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences’ accelerated degree program with the opportunity to complete their master’s degree in only one additional year of study.
Family and Consumer Sciences welcomes two new faculty members
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is happy to welcome two new colleagues this fall semester.
Purdue researcher to present on partner aggression, September 11
The Illinois State University Interdisciplinary Research Group on Personal Relationships will present a research colloquium featuring Ximena Arriaga, Ph.D. from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, in room 145 of the Center for Visual Arts.
“I have a newfound confidence in myself”: CAST Washington, D.C., intern describes experience
Bailey Lushina is an interior design major in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. She was selected for the Washington, D.C., 2018 summer internship with living costs covered by College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST).
First Star Academy at Illinois State completes inaugural year
First Star Academy at Illinois State successfully completed its inaugural year on the campus of Illinois State University. First Star at Illinois State University is a college preparatory program for high school aged youth who receive foster care services. The program is administered through the Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies and led by
CAST to host Science and Technology Week, April 17-21
The College of Applied Science and Technology at Illinois State University will host annual Science and Technology Week, featuring actress and advocate Patricia Arquette.
A Day in the Life of a CAST Alum: Traci Kingdon, Family and Consumer Sciences
The College of Applied Science and Technology’s “A Day in the Life of a CAST Alum” series features Department of Family and Consumer Sciences alumna Traci (Pitsick) Kingdon ’14.