History books often highlight prominent historical figures, yet ordinary individuals can also make an extraordinary impact that shapes the course of history. Dr. Kyle Ciani’s HIS 262: History of Women in the United States class is centered around this premise.
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Midwest Junto for the History of Science
The 65th annual meeting of the Midwest Junto for the History of Science will be held March 22-24, 2024, at Illinois State University.
History for tomorrow: Native American historian studies the past to secure a better future
Dr. R. David Edmunds, M.A. ’66, LL.D. ’02, is an authority on Native American history and culture who has gained the status through more than 50 years of teaching and scholarship. He’s equally adept at delivering a lecture or keynote address, offering commentary on a History Channel documentary, or providing expert testimony in a courtroom.
Reflections on my time student teaching in Texas
Isabella Lethbridge reflects on a student teaching experience in San Antonio, Texas.
Hands on the pulse: Professional drummer Andrew “Blaze” Thomas reverberates history
For more than two decades, professional blues drummer Andrew “Blaze” Thomas has given music a pulse through his precise percussion and rhythm. Now, as a history graduate student, Thomas is shifting his focus to amplifying history.
Milner Library announces Finding Hovey exhibit
Milner Library’s first exhibit of the spring 2022 semester highlights a vital figure in Redbird history, Charles E. Hovey. Available Feb. 1-20 on Floor 2 of the library.
Come one, come all: Help make circus wardrobe collection accessible
Milner Library is raising funds to help purchase mannequins and accessories to make its one of a kind Ueckert Wardrobe Collection more accessible on campus and beyond.
Coming Home exhibit celebrates 100 years of homecoming
Celebrate 100 years of Coming Home with a special exhibit from University Archives on display on Floor 2 of Milner Library through December 16.
New exhibit highlights rare books, children’s literature, historical textbooks in Milner Library’s special collections
The exhibit Drawing and Describing Plants: Highlights from the Rare Books and Children’s Literature & Historical Textbooks Collections is now available through December 22, 2021 in Milner Library’s Special Collections on floor 6.
Milner Library Digitization Center turns a new page with acquisition of state-of-the-art scanning system
Milner Library’s Digitization Center recently upgraded its large format scanning equipment which will benefit the ISU community and beyond.