Summer Institute Kickoff set for May 13

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Celebrate the start of summer with a preview of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology’s Summer Institute Workshops. We’re kicking off the season Tuesday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with snacks, door prizes, and a lot of great teaching ideas!

Get a tour of ReggieNet’s new features in just 20 minutes

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The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology is offering teachers on campus a chance to explore new features and tools recently added to ReggieNet. This is especially important for instructors who plan to use ReggieNet in the summer or fall.

Be a part of Umoja

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Illinois State University is hosting its annual pre-commencement celebration, Umoja: Celebration of Black Graduates, at 7 p.m. May 8, in the Center for Performing Arts.

Got papers? Grading tips from a pro

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This article first appeared in The LINK, the online newsletter from the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). Claire Lamonica, M.A. ’83, D.A. ’96, regularly shares her observations on student learning, instructional trends, and life in the academy. You can read past installments of “From the director’s desk” at CTLT.IllinoisState.edu/News/Director.

Strand Diversity Award turns 20

Strand Award

For 20 years the Strand Diversity Achievement Award has recognized faculty and staff for their efforts to heighten sensitivity about diversity.

The evolution of Safe Zone

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Since 1999, the Safe Zone program has worked to create a more inclusive environment at Illinois State by educating faculty and staff on issues that face lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.

Drag shows topic of T.A.L.K.

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Drag 101 will be the topic of Tying All the Links (T.A.L.K.) at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, at the Student Services Building, room 375.

ReggieNet gets major spring break update

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Illinois State University’s learning management system is getting a tune-up. Members of the ReggieNet team will install a major software update starting Monday, March 10. The upgrade improves some behind-the-scenes issues and introduces a number of exciting new features.