Dr. Valerie Wright was the first guest for MCN’s new podcast, MCN On Air. She sat down with podcast host, Noah Schlosser, on September 7, 2021, and shared her energy and insights around the Leadership Academy and CAUSE project. Here’s an excerpt of their conversation highlighting the unique elements of these offerings and their value to nursing students.
Topic: Academics
New graduate program in English education approved for summer 2022
Illinois State University’s Graduate School is excited to announce the implementation of a new graduate program.
Black, Brown, Bruised: Looking at racialized STEM education, February 18
Dr. Ebony Omotola McGee will present “Black, Brown, Bruised: How Racialized STEM Education Stifles Innovation” via Zoom.
President Terri Goss Kinzy named to National Academies committee
Illinois State University President Terri Goss Kinzy will chair a national committee examining the long-term impact of the pandemic on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) careers for women.
Ryan Gray honored with 2022 Rives award
The Office of the Provost named Director of Student Services Ryan Gray the winner of the Stan and Sandy Rives Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award.
Award-winning writer, editor Jennifer Givhan to visit ISU, February 16
Award-winning Mexican-American and Indigenous writer, editor Jennifer Givhan will talk about her literary journey, writing practices, and representation as part of an exclusive two-part online lecture and reading event on February 16.
New scholarship helps faculty find work-life balance
The Office of the Provost is partnering with departments to give faculty an intense, summer-long learning experience.
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.
Guest speaker stresses importance of mentorship for underrepresented students
Dr. Buffie Longmire-Avital, associate professor of psychology at Elon University, challenged the Redbird community to create and strongly support mentoring frameworks to help attract and retain underrepresented students during a January 27 virtual presentation.
Student spotlight: Sara Butcher
Sara Butcher is currently a student in the online RN to BSN dual enrollment program, graduating this year. This program allows students pursuing their associate degree in nursing at one of Mennonite College of Nursing’s partner colleges to begin working on their bachelor’s degree in nursing at Illinois State University before they graduate with their ADN.