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.
Class privilege will be the topic of Tying All the LinKs (T.A.L.K.) at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in room 314 of the Student Services Building.
Nominations are being sought for the Strand Diversity Achievement Award. This award recognizes a current Illinois State University faculty or staff member who is instrumental in extraordinary curricular or program activities that assist the University in responding to its commitment to diversity. Nominations will be accepted from now through Friday, Nov. 15. The award recipient
The Career Center will host the Nursing and Health Professions Fair October 29 for employers from hospitals, social service agencies, and other companies seeking to hire candidates in nursing, health care, social work and related fields for full-time openings or externships/internships.
The Illinois State University Career Center is hosting several programs to assist students and alumni who are considering or planning on attending graduate school.
One of the goals in Educating Illinois is for Illinois State University to recruit a diverse group of students. An initiative, launched in 2008 by the Office of Admissions, does just that.
The Career Center at Illinois State University is hosting the Part-Time Job Fair for students from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Two women from different areas of the nation ended up at the same University with one common goal – to stress the importance of diversity to the students of Illinois State University. Diversity Specialists for the Dean of Students Office Ashley Taylor and Brittany Stokes work together to provide diversity support for the campus community.
