How do you beat the winter blues? We suggest a little warm, toasty professional development, courtesy of your colleagues here at the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology.
How do we, as teachers, find resonance with each student’s concept of his or her identity? How can we ensure that our approach to teaching is mindful of this?
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? is not just a book title. Self-segregation happens on campuses all across the country, as well as in our classrooms. So what can faculty do about it? That’s what Mayuko Nakamura and other faculty/staff are talking about as they discuss Beverly Daniel Tatum’s book in
A Campus Divided: Why We Segregate will be the topic of Tying All the LinKs (T.A.L.K.) at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Student Services Building, room 314. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to talk about why we self-segregate, and the impact it may have on students – both positive and negative. T.A.L.K.
Student Counseling Services (SCS) is once again offering students the opportunity to take part in a program to promote awareness of diversity and expand the opportunity for cross-cultural and inter-group interactions on campus. The program is called Voices of Discovery (VOD). SCS is currently in the process of recruiting participants for one VOD group that
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
Illinois State will be taking a lead role in this year’s annual YWCA’s Racial Justice Summit. The 5th Racial Justice Summit will begin at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the University’s Center for the Performing Arts (CPA). The event will feature Maura Cullen, author of 35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say! “We as a
Illinois State’s President Timothy Flanagan believes diversity is one of the cornerstones of a successful campus. Flanagan, who joined the University in August, said he has long been a proponent of the empowerment that comes with embracing diversity. “One of the critical characteristics of a great university is recognizing that diversity strengthens us,” he said.
Celebrating Diversity Through Dance will feature guest-artist-in-residence Gregory Patterson, a dancer, teacher and choreographer. Patterson, whose renowned work heightens awareness and encourages dialogue about diversity among artists, will choreograph an original work created for dance students at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in Centennial East, room 116. He will work with students throughout the week
The student organization Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower (FLAME) will host a discussion titled A Healthy Sexuality today at 7 p.m. in the second floor lounge of Rachel Cooper Hall. The event is free and open to all.
