Mayuko Nakamura of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, has been named the recipient of the 2022 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Mayuko Nakamura honored with Strand Diversity Achievement Award
Topic: Diversity
Mark Wyman honored with Illinois State Historical Society Lifetime Achievement Award
The Illinois State Historical Society announced Distinguished Professor Emeritus History Mark Wyman as the winner of the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Indigenous Advocacy and Student Support Team film series to discuss The Seventh Fire
The Spring 2022 Film Series from the Indigenous Advocacy and Student Support Team will continue with a screening and discussion of The Seventh Fire at 5:30 p.m. February 22 via zoom.
Campus hero: Dr. Dawn Beichner
In each issue Redbird Impact highlights an Illinois State faculty or staff member who exemplifies the University’s core value of civic engagement. The spring 2022 Campus Hero is Dr. Dawn Beichner, a professor in the Criminal Justice Sciences Department and Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities Studies program.
A place of belonging
One of the most significant enhancements to EDI efforts at Illinois State has been the addition of a vibrant Multicultural Center, which opened to the campus community in fall 2021. The center provides students with an affirming campus environment where they can embrace their intersecting identities and learn to become a champion for antiracism, equity, and justice.
AsiaConnect to spotlight Dr. T.Y. Wang, February 25
Dr. T.Y. Wang will speak of his journey at the next AsiaConnect meeting on February 25.
YWCA McLean County offers racial justice resources
The YWCA McLean County, a long-time campus partner, is offering a variety of free racial justice resources, both in honor of Black History Month and beyond.
The Crossroads Project announces winner of the 2022 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative
Tidtaya Sinutoke’s play “Dear Mr. C” has been selected as the winner of the 2022 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative.
Black, Brown, Bruised: Looking at racialized STEM education, February 18
Dr. Ebony Omotola McGee will present “Black, Brown, Bruised: How Racialized STEM Education Stifles Innovation” via Zoom.
National Center for Urban Education shares the practice of listening circles across campus
Restorative practice is important to the classroom for educators to understand the benefits of relationships and community building with their students.
