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ReggieCon Live presents Our Monsters, Ourselves: Societal Concerns through a Pop Culture Lens
Monster studies often intersect with literature, psychology, anthropology, history, and cultural studies. It explores how monsters reflect societal fears, moral issues, and psychological conflicts, making it a multidimensional field that’s intellectually stimulating.
Brittney Vietti receives Extraordinary Experiential Learning Coordinator award
Brittney Vietti, director of Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Politics and Government has been recognized as the 2023-2024 recipient of the Extraordinary Experiential Learning Coordinator award.
College of Engineering announces Dr. Matthew Aldeman as founding associate dean
Illinois State University College of Engineering has announced Dr. Matthew Aldeman as its founding associate dean of engineering, effective June 1, 2024.
ReggieCon Live presents Apocalyptic Reimaginings: A Generative Flash Fiction Experiment
On Saturday, April 27, from 5-6 p.m., the English Department will sponsor the session titled Apocalyptic Reimaginings: A Generative Flash Fiction Experiment in the Circus Room at Bone Student Center.
Tuition waiver requests for each academic year (fall/spring/summer) are to be submitted starting June 1
Faculty and staff who have a dependent child attending Illinois State University should start submitting a tuition waiver application to Human Resources on June 1st. This will ensure that a credit is received on the first tuition bill.
Nominations for honorary degrees open, due September 15
Illinois State University is requesting nominations for candidates for the Honorary Degree. Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, fine arts, or other professions.
Dr. Natalie Shaheen wins $1.5 million NSF CAREER grant
Dr. Natalie L. Shaheen, assistant professor in the Department of Special Education (SED) is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant of just over $1.5 million.
Illinois State celebrates successful launch of and transition to Canvas
On Monday, April 15, faculty and staff members from across campus gathered for a celebratory luncheon to close out the formal project of bringing Canvas, the new learning management system, to Illinois State University.
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies marks 50th anniversary with historic exhibit
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this spring with a retrospective exhibit from Illinois State University’s archives.