For more than two decades, professional blues drummer Andrew “Blaze” Thomas has given music a pulse through his precise percussion and rhythm. Now, as a history graduate student, Thomas is shifting his focus to amplifying history.
Topic: Diversity
Milner Library LGBTQIA2S+ book display responds to campus need
Illinois State senior Noah Virklan worked with Milner Library to create a book display reaching out to LGBTQIA2S+ members of the Illinois State community.
Introduction to Queer Allyship, Spring 2023 sessions
Formerly called Safe Zone, Intro to Queer Allyship is a workshop, focusing on using terminology appropriately, understanding the relationship between sex, gender, and sexuality, and finding the resources.
Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum to discuss walking as methodology at Milner Library, March 8
Illinois State Professor of Ethnomusicology Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum will give a presentation about her new book on Wednesday, March 8 at Milner Library. A Q-and-A, a reception, and a book signing will follow the presentation.
Coffee with alumni
ISU alum (2015) Diana Steakley-Freeman from The Barack Obama Foundation presents: “Creating Digital Experiences in Civic Storytelling” on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 11:00am-1:00pm.
Dr. Christa Platt receives 2023 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award
Dr. Christa Platt has been named the recipient of the 2023 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Sten Joddi, Bill Buchholtz Allison to launch NDN Musica Showcase, February 20
TRIBE@ISU will host the NDN Music Showcase with performers Sten Joddi and Bill Buchholtz Allison at the Multicultural Center.
#ObsidianVoices to feature poets Aurielle Marie, Jennifer Bartell, L. Renée, February 23
Obsidian: Literature & Arts in the African Diaspora will host a conversation with cultural poets Aurielle Marie, Jennifer Bartell, and L. Renée.
Readings in honor of Dr. Kass Fleisher: The Adventurous: Radical Nonfiction
An online memorial in honor of the late Dr. Kass Fleisher on February 24 will include readings from guest authors Tonya M. Foster, Erica Hunt, Bhanu Kapil, and Laura Mullen.
Trailblazing professor influenced and empowered hundreds on campus and in the community
Dr. Mildred Pratt, professor emeritus of social work, fought racism, segregation, sexism, and generational poverty—among countless other obstacles—to achieve a better life and help others do the same.