For most Chicago Public School students, Columbus Day is a day of leisure spent with family or friends. For a group of middle school students from East Garfield Park, the holiday was an opportunity for so much more.
Topic: Diversity
Morrell to keynote the 2017 Teaching & Learning Symposium
An award-winning author, teacher, and researcher, Ernest Morrell will lead Illinois State faculty in an exploration of cultural responsiveness in teaching at the January 12, 2017, event.
Cultural Dinner with Diane Guerrero sold out
University Housing Services welcomes “Orange is the New Black” and “Jane the Virgin” actress Diane Guerrero to the Latino Cultural Dinner at 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 9.
Screening of film Eva Hesse with director Q&A, October 27
A screening of the film Eva Hesse will take place on Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. in Schroeder Hall, room 138. Director and producer, Marcie Begleiter and Karen Shapiro will take part in a Q&A after the screening. On Friday morning, October 28, from 10 a.m.-noon at the University Galleries, there will be a presentation about the film by Begleiter
Counseling launching Students of Color Process Group in spring
Illinois State University’s Student Counseling Services is launching a new group for students of color to talk about stresses unique to their experience on campus.
Recreation management alumna plans events at White House, mentors girls
Delores Balogun ’08 shares her story of how paying attention to details and sharing her story has led her to where she is today.
Louis Stokes program aims to boost STEM diversity
The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation offers support for students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
WGS Student Spotlight: Emma Lynn
Meet Emma Lynn, a sociology major with a minor in women’s and gender studies (WGS). Lynn shares her experience in WGS and ISU Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower (FLAME).
Dean of Students Office calendar of events: October
The Dean of Students Office is pleased to announce numerous events happening in October.
Voices of Discovery allows honest discussions
Voices of Discovery pulls together students from diverse backgrounds to take part in frank discussions about their experiences in life and on campus.