Join Queer Coalition and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies on Wednesday, February 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century writer Mercedes de Acosta. This most recent iteration of the ongoing Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn series will be held in Milner Library Room 213C.
Topic: Diversity
CSD goes to Belize
Twenty students and four CSD faculty—Amy Yacucci, Trish Larkin, Kim Adelman, and Lindsay Diekhoff—traveled to Belize, visiting San Ignacio, Belmopan, and Caye Caulker. While in the country, students engaged in clinical experiences under the direct supervision of their licensed speech-language pathology faculty.
This month in Illinois State University history: February
From decades of celebrating Black History Month on Illinois State University’s campus to the University’s birthday 167 years ago, historian Tom Emery explores this month in Illinois State University history.
Black History Month speaker: Is Race Identity?, February 28
Dr. Barbara Fields, professor of history at Columbia University in New York, will deliver the lecture “Is Race Identity?” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Prairie Room III, Bone Student Center, as part of events for Black History Month at Illinois State University.
The Crossroads Project announces winner of the 2024 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative
Novid Parsi’s “The Life You Gave Me” has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative.
AsiaConnect February event: Lunar New Year celebration
AsiaConnect is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration at the Multicultural Center from noon to 1 p.m. February 9.
Civil Rights scholar Sherrilyn Ifill: ‘Dream something better for our country’
The U.S. is facing a democratic crisis, according to civil rights lawyer and scholar Sherrilyn Ifill. She shared her dire concerns, with hope for the future, Friday, January 26, during the sold-out Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Dinner in the Bone Student Center’s Brown Ballroom.
Division of Student Affairs to host public forum to discuss the NPHC Plaza
The Division of Student Affairs will host a virtual public forum on February 8 at 7 p.m. to discuss the forthcoming construction of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Plaza on campus.
AsiaConnect January event: Study abroad student presentation
Join AsiaConnect on Friday, January 26 from noon-1 p.m. at DeGarmo Hall for a study abroad presentation.
Dr. Kim Fisher receives grant to advocate for better technological education for students with disabilities
Dr. Kim Fisher, associate professor in SED and interim coordinator for the Special Education Assistive Technology Center (SEAT), is applying her research about technology use to SED course curriculum, working to bridge the gap between people with disabilities and the digital age.