Keep up with what fellow alumni are doing in our class notes for the fall 2024 alumni magazine issue.
Class notes: Fall 2024
Topic: Diversity
Homelessness to hope: Social work alum forms nonprofit to lift people out of poverty
Inspired by her own experience, a School of Social Work alum formed a nonprofit to help lift people out of poverty.
Queer Coalition sponsoring blood drive September 27
Queer Coalition, Illinois State University’s sponsored affinity group for LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff, and graduate students, is partnering with the American Red Cross to help meet hospitals’ urgent need for blood and blood products. The blood drive, which is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 11 a.m.-4p.m., will be held in the Rosa Parks Room in Watterson Towers.
Acclaimed poet, translator, editor Chloe García Roberts to visit Illinois State for two events, October 24
Mexican-American writer, translator, and editor Chloe García Roberts will visit Illinois State University on October 24 for two events at University Galleries.
2024 Latinx Heritage Month Celebration: Cultures in Conversation
Join us for the Latinx Heritage Month celebration, September 17 through November 1.
Dr. Vivian Presiado named the College of Education’s 2023 Teacher of the Year
Dr. Vivian Presiado was recently named the College of Education Teacher of the Year for 2023. This award recognizes an educator who has demonstrated exceptional teaching abilities, innovative practices, and a deep commitment to student success.
Chloé Vicente arrives from Chile as Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence
Chloé Vicente has joined the School of Teaching and Learning and Milner Library as a Fulbright scholar-in-residence. The librarian is the first Chilean to receive a Fulbright award in library science, and the first Chilean to be a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence.
STEM Fellows making substantial positive impact on STEM degree programs
The Inclusive Excellence STEM Fellowship is a program funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute that supports STEM faculty in making the introductory STEM experience at ISU welcoming and supportive.
Redbird media: Check out the latest books and recordings by #RedbirdScholars (Fall 2024)
Here are some of the latest books and recordings by Illinois State University faculty.
Office of Equity and Inclusion launches new “ISU in Conversation” events for Faculty, Staff, and Students
The Illinois State University Office of Equity and Inclusion is proud to launch a new program for the ISU community called “ISU in Conversation.” These open forums will give Redbird faculty, staff, and students the opportunity to discuss themes relevant to campus and to share concerns and suggestions with peers and ISU leadership.
