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.
Topic: Diversity
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.
Writing Out of the Closet: New book elevates voices of LGBTQ high school students
Co-edited by Kyle O’Daniel and Dr. Erin Mikulec, the work provides a means of expression and a validation of the value of LGBTQ voices.
Let’s Talk About Race discussion series
A series from University College aims to provide a brave space for respectful dialogue about race, racism, and race-related topics.
Academic Affairs staff members join professional development through FISSE
More than 650 staff members took part in professional development under the Framework for Inclusive Support and Service Excellence.
Health inequalities exposed by COVID-19, March 30
A talk by scholars Javier M. Rodríguez and Dean Robinson will explore “What COVID 19 Reveals about Politics, Policy and Racial Health Inequalities in the United States” at 3 p.m. March 30, via Zoom.
WGSS Research Symposium to explore Reconcile, Rebuild, and Recover, April 12-16
The annual symposium, virtual this year, will include a combination of live and recorded performances, panel discussions, readings, and presentations, along with three keynote speakers in the evenings.
Dr. Shamaine Bertrand named David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award recipient
Dr. Shamaine Bertrand is honored for her work on professional development for schools across the nation that focus on social and racial justice and culturally responsive teaching.
ISU scholars show how kids of underrepresented communities have unequal access and opportunities in school
Through their research, Assistant Professors of Elementary Education Dr. Shamaine Bertrand and Dr. Erin Quast; Assistant Psychology Professor Dr. Brea Banks ’10, Ph.D. ’15; and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Sciences Dr. Charles Bell have shown that there is a chasm between the American dream and American reality.
Pride Charity Drag Show, March 26
Chicago favorite Bambi Banks-Couleé will headline the evening with performances from local drag talent and newcomers to the virtual stage.