With the passing of Andrew Purnell Jr. ’57, Redbirds share the impact he made on them and the ISU campus.
Farewell notes for an inspiring Redbird
Topic: Diversity
X-Men writer Chris Claremont joins ReggieCon panel about need for inclusive stories
Acclaimed X-Men comic book writer Chris Claremont spoke to over 100 members of the Redbird community about the importance of telling diverse stories on April 15 during a virtual ReggieCon event.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion update, April 16
This update includes the release of the updated comprehensive plan on DEI initiatives, a healing event on April 23, and resources to explore environmental justice in celebration of Earth Week.
ReggieCon: Eyes Unclouded by Hate: The Spirit of Hayao Miyazaki!, May 6
ReggieCon will host the panel “Eyes Unclouded by Hate: The Spirit of Hayao Miyazaki!” from 7-8:30 p.m. May 6, via Zoom.
Meet the 2021 CTLT Teaching Scholars-in-Residence
Dr. Allison Alcorn, Dr. Sarah Boesdorfer, and Dr. Ashley Hall will develop in-depth professional development for CTLT’s Summer Institute.
Alum Yohannes Yamassee, who launched animation studio, named to Forbes “30 Under 30” list
Yohannes Yamassee ’16 always dreamed of working with Walt Disney Co.
LALS talk: Why Do Hispanics Spend More Time in Local Jails Than Whites?
Illinois State University’s Latin American and Latino/a Studies will host a talk titled “Why Do Hispanics Spend More Time in Local Jails Than Whites?” from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, April 8 on Zoom.
Chef Sean Sherman shares insights on rebirth of Indigenous foods
Before he joins virtual audiences for events centered on “The (R)evolution of Indigenous Food Systems of North America,” Chef Sean Sherman, founder of the company The Sioux Chef, took part in a Q and A from Illinois State faculty members.
LALS student spotlight: Joanna Cardona
Joanna Cardona is a public relations major with a minor in Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS).
LALS faculty spotlight: Aramis Martinez
Aramis Martinez is an academic advisor with the Honors Program.
