Before becoming the voice for iconic brands such as Wendy’s, Miller Lite, McDonald’s and more, Dandrell Lance Scott ’08 was just a kid with big dreams.
A Redbird voice behind the brand
Topic: Diversity
Pop Cultural Scripts: The Wisdom of Trauma, October 7
The Putting a Pause on Pop Cultural Scripts series is an interactive “pause and discuss” deconstruction of popular movies and shows in today’s culture.
Dr. Tina Williams named new chairperson of the Department of Management and Quantitative Methods
Improving people’s work experiences and sense of belonging has always been Dr. Tina Williams’ passion, be it in the business setting or in academic research. That’s also the approach she’s taking in her latest role, as chairperson of the Department of Management and Quantitative Methods (MQM) in Illinois State University’s College of Business (COB).
Film series discussion of The Peyote Road, November 11
The Fall 2021 Film Series from the Indigenous Advocacy and Student Support Team film discussions continue.
Queer Talks: The future of queer archives, October 18
Travis L. Wagner will present “The Algorithm Led Me Here: Using Contemporary LGBTQIA+ to Understand the Future of Queer Archives” on October 18.
ReggieCon: My Favorite Thing is Monsters author Emil Ferris, comic scholar Dr. Rachel Miller, October 28
ReggieCon is a series of virtual panels with experts in comic and popular media, focusing on issues of race and diversity. October will celebrate LGBTQ History Month.
Leadership for Liberation Pop-up Library Series
Join LEADS from the Dean of Students office and Milner Library for the Leadership for Liberation Pop-up Library Series in October and November.
New RSOs focus on inclusion, empowerment, and community
With over 400 registered student organizations (RSOs) on campus, Illinois State offers students a multitude of opportunities to explore their interests, develop new hobbies, and build a community. As new Redbirds with their own unique passions enroll every year, that number only continues to grow.
View the 2021 State of the University Address
President Terri Goss Kinzy delivered the annual State of the University Address on September 21. View the address.
TRIBE: Vigil for victims and survivors of Indigenous residential schools, September 30
Honoring Life: Vigil for Residential and Boarding School Victims and Survivors will be an evening of healing, solidarity, and community building.
