Award-winning Mexican-American and Indigenous writer, editor Jennifer Givhan will talk about her literary journey, writing practices, and representation as part of an exclusive two-part online lecture and reading event on February 16.
Topic: Diversity
Guest speaker stresses importance of mentorship for underrepresented students
Dr. Buffie Longmire-Avital, associate professor of psychology at Elon University, challenged the Redbird community to create and strongly support mentoring frameworks to help attract and retain underrepresented students during a January 27 virtual presentation.
Adaptapalooza gives look into inclusive, adapted recreation, February 23
Members of the Illinois State University community can experience inclusive recreation for people with physical disabilities at the annual Adaptapalooza in the Student Fitness Center.
Athletics to host annual Pride Night, February 4
Illinois State Athletics will hold the annual Pride Night on Friday, February 4, at the women’s basketball game.
EDI Leaders Circle Symposium, February 14
Illinois State faculty and staff working with equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist (EDI-A) efforts on campus are invited to the EDI Leaders Circle Symposium. Register by February 1.
Make a joyful noise: Interdenominational Youth Choir worships through song and outreach
It’s a Thursday night in December, and members of the Interdenominational Youth Choir (IYC) are huddled together in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. After a quick prayer and a scripture reading, the choir begins to sing in worship.
ReggieCon panel: Black Panther and Blackjack Team Up on February 24
ReggieCon will welcome Inkpot award-winning author Mr. Alexander Simmons to the panel “Black Panther and Blackjack Team Up” from 7-8:30 p.m., February 24 via Zoom.
Obsidian awarded $25,000 NEA grant to support GenderQueer/GenreQueer issue
Obsidian: Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora has been approved for a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Queer Coalition Quarterly Meeting, January 19
Queer Coalition will be holding an all-member informational meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, via Zoom.
Historically Underrepresented or Historically Excluded? January 27-28
Dr. Buffie Longmire-Avital will present a Zoom talk and workshop exploring how academic institutions can mitigate systemic injustices. Registration is needed to attend.