Queer Coalition—a faculty, staff, and graduate student affinity group at Illinois State University—will celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility on Friday, March 29, with a sashay around campus.
Topic: Diversity
AsiaConnect 2024 scholarship
AsiaConnect is proud to offer two scholarships for $300 each to support ISU undergraduate students studying or researching Asian and Asian American culture, language, experiences, and/or participating in study abroad programs in Asian countries.
CAST Connections and CJS students attend College Leadership Summit in Chicago
In February, College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) students attended the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center’s annual College Leadership Summit in Chicago as part of an annual trip organized by CAST Connections in collaboration with the Department of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Dr. Byron Craig receives 2024 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award
Dr. Byron Craig was named the recipient of the 2024 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Ties that bind: College of Education alum teaches values with Tie Tuesday, Mr. Jackson University
Daniel R. Jackson ’18 teaches students important values through Tie Tuesday Foundation and Mr. Jackson University.
Crowning achievement: Toby Atkinson ’05 makes her mark as Mrs. United States
Toby Atkinson ’05 does it all. She’s a Fortune 500 executive, the chair of a regional Alzheimer’s association, and a wife and mother of two. Last October, she formally added “queen” to her list of responsibilities when she was crowned Mrs. United States.
Redbird Table Talk: Why is diversity and inclusion important to sustainability?
Join fellow alumni and friends this Earth Day for a webinar sharing insights on how sustainability and EDI can go hand-in-hand for organizations.
Redbird scholars celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Illinois State University asked women scholars to share what or who has inspired them to get where they are today and how they feel about teaching the next generation of researchers.
Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn to explore the life, loves and literature of Mercedes de Acosta
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.
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.