Dr. Dakesa Piña has been named the inaugural winner of the Higher Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award from the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.
Topic: Diversity
Rainbow Bingo at the Multicultural Center, April 18, 2023
Rainbow Bingo will cover trivia from queer history, famous actors, and historical media moments.
West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, April 20
The Illinois State University West African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, directed by Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum, will present the end-of-semester concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20.
Graduate student’s passion fuels development of video game Occentatia
Ian Cooper followed their passion to the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, developing Occentatia, a video game that combines queer theory, escapism, community, and exploration.
Seriously funny: Comedian Vir Das explores the intersection of comedy and culture at Indian Cultural Dinner
Comedian Vir Das headlined Illinois State University’s Indian Cultural Dinner at the Bone Student Center’s Brown Ballroom.
Meet the Artists: Pink Man, or, The Only Indian in the Room
Crossroads Project Chair Kee-Yoon Nahm spoke with playwright Marty Strenczewilk and director Dr. Shannon Epplett about the upcoming staged reading of PINK MAN, OR THE ONLY INDIAN IN THE ROOM, winner of the 2023 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative.
Dr. Khalid el-Hakim to present Hip Hop at 50 exhibit, April 26
Hip Hop at 50 is the newest exhibit from the archive of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum. The artifacts reflect a broad spectrum of cultural and historical material spanning over five decades of hip hop culture.
Bilingual Advocacy Week to feature Dr. González Ybarra speaking on Latinx youth and communities
As part of the weeklong celebration of Bilingual Advocacy Week, Dr. González Ybarra will give a talk at 7 p.m. April 20, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
Illinois State receives $800,000 IBHE grant to support teacher education
Illinois State University was awarded a grant of more than $800,000 by the Illinois Board of Higher Education to support the ongoing education of early childhood teachers.
Drag Royalty: Finale Drag Show, April 16, 2023
Drag Royalty will host the Finale Drag Show, celebrating their first year as a registered student organization at Illinois State University.