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Topic: Diversity
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Change begins with a conversation. Let’s get started.
Multicultural Center opening bolsters campus community, student belonging
A campus Multicultural Center will open this summer, providing a supportive environment for students while furthering the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
New alumni award to honor trailblazer Andrew Purnell Jr.
The Illinois State University Alumni Association is honored to announce the newly established Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Alumni Award as a part of the Alumni Award program.
Anti-racism and equity: Protest, activism, and moving forward
An essay by Dr. Byron Craig about the renaissance of student activism and how the AntiBlackISU movement continues to spark change.
RSO of the month: The Association of Latinx American Students fosters an appreciation for diversity
The Association of Latinx American Students (ALAS) at Illinois State University provides programs and activities that foster a better understanding and appreciation for the cultural diversity of the Latinx community. ALAS President Mario Romero works with an executive board of peers to operate the RSO. The board worked with Romero to describe the registered student organization’s (RSO) main functions
Decades after education major denied a degree, granddaughter fulfills promise
You can hear the quiet resolve when Loralean Jordan ‘91 talks about Illinois State University attempting to “right a wrong” to the grandmother she never knew.
Life’s work leads to hall of fame
As an undergraduate student at Illinois State University, Karyn Aguirre ’86 was already headed for fame.
Farewell notes for an inspiring Redbird
With the passing of Andrew Purnell Jr. ’57, Redbirds share the impact he made on them and the ISU campus.
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.
