United States Ambassador (retired) Geeta Pasi, the inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs in the Department of Politics and Government, hosted the visit of Michael Ahrens, Consul General, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Chicago, to Illinois State University on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Topic: Civic Engagement
Senator Koehler visits Pi Sigma Alpha
On March 25, Pi Sigma Alpha, in collaboration with the Department of Politics and Government, the Stevenson Center, and the Center for Civic Engagement, hosted an event featuring Senator Koehler, who represents the 46th District and serves as the Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois Senate.
Myra Gordon featured by WGLT in ’21 Women Who Shaped Bloomington-Normal’
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, WGLT is spotlighting 21 remarkable women who have left an indelible impact on Bloomington-Normal. Among these trailblazers is Myra Gordon, whose unwavering dedication has been instrumental in raising environmental awareness in the Twin Cities.
Students make #RedbirdImpact over Alternative Spring Break collecting 23 tons of trash
The power of teamwork was on full display during Illinois State’s Alternative Spring Break trip to Memphis, Tennessee, where students worked with Living Lands & Waters to collect 46,032 pounds of trash in four days.
Partner perspective: Promoting public health
Throughout the years, the McLean County Health Department and Illinois State University have established a mutually beneficial relationship, collaborating on many projects.
Day in the Life with Living Lands & Waters: Faith Breausche
Helping remove 11,384 pounds of trash from McKellar Lake in Memphis, Tennessee, is part of a day in the life of Illinois State University senior biochemistry major Faith Breausche.
School of IT faculty, staff, student awards announced
Over the past 12 months School of Information Technology faculty, staff, and students have distinguished themselves in the areas of research, academics, and civic engagement.
IT professor to use satellite technology to track neighborhood inequality
Dr. Will Lewis’ innovative use of satellites to investigate inequality was awarded funding from Illinois State’s new Advancing Research and Creative Scholarship program. He and his students have also been working to establish a cube satellites program at Illinois State.
Save the Date for ReggieCon Live! April 27-30, 2024
ReggieCon LIVE! 2024: Ruins, Reflections, Creations, and Dreams will be held from Saturday, April 27 to Tuesday, April 30, at Bone Student Center, University Galleries, and other locations across the Illinois State University campus.
Milner Library celebrates the women of Illinois State Normal University
March is Women’s History Month, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program. To commemorate, this is the first in a series of articles honoring the women of Illinois State Normal University.