Illinois State University’s Latin America and Latino/a Studies program and Universidad Autonoma de la Ciudad de Mexico will host a transnational, transborder, and translingual conference.
Topic: Diversity
2023 Civic Engagement Fellows named
Philosophy professor Dr. Tom Buller has been awarded the 2023 Civic Engagement Fellowship for faculty/staff by the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). Sophomore Aubrey Richter was named the Student Civic Engagement Fellow.
The Vixen to headline 24th annual Charity Drag Show, April 8
The Vixen will headline the 24th Annual Charity Drag Show: A Galactic Performance on Saturday, April 8. Proceeds from the event will go to the LGBTQIA+ Support Fund.
Asian Heritage Week, April 19-22
The diverse culture of Asia will be celebrated with Asian Heritage Week, April 19-22, 2023, with demonstrations, lantern making, and a film. Attendance is limited for some events. Register today.
David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award recipients to take part in panel, April 18
The panel will include honorees of the David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award. Panelists will reflect on the institutional changes since the inception of the award.
Understanding Intersectionality and the Asian/Asian American Community: Past, Present, and Future, April 17
AsiaConnect’s anti-racism working group will host Dr. Jacob Chacko speaking on intersectionality, his katha (story), and moving the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community forward.
Staged reading of Pink Man, or The Only Indian in the Room, April 14
A journey of self-discovery, battling tradition, stereotypes, and oneself, comes to life with the free, staged reading of Pink Man, or The Only Indian in the Room on April 14.
Women in Tech series: Manju Varghese
This March, Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions of women in society, which are often overlooked. This year’s series commemorates Women in Technology at Illinois State University beginning with Manju Varghese.
Black Hawk Performance Company to perform at Illinois State, April 1
The Black Hawk Performance Company will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University.
International students explore St. Louis
International students went to St. Louis for the day to visit the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Galleria mall, and the Gateway Arch.