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.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion update, April 16
Topic: Diversity
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.
Illinois State University Greek community engages in anti-racism training
Students from the College Panhellenic Council (CPC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and United Greek Council (UGC) joined together to support Sorority and Fraternity Life, a unit of the Dean of Students Office, in the community-wide initiative to establish anti-racism training for sorority and fraternity members campus-wide.
Body image, eating disorders, and the LGBTQ+ population
Eating disorders can affect anyone and it is important for treatment specialists to educate themselves on how sexuality and gender identity can play a role in eating disorder development or a negative body image in order to provide the best care possible.
