SAA at ISU has recognized and responded to calls for reflection about bias in organizational structures. This group was fortunate to have individuals as members who initiated actions in the Fall of 2019 and Spring of 2020 to contribute to needed conversations; it is important to note that these actions preceded the national conversations that occurred in response to the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others.
As a professor of early childhood education, Dr. Miranda Lin’s specialty is teaching future teachers. Her Cross Cultural Teaching and Learning course connects students with community efforts, like the YWCA.
Nakiya Simpson, a junior Early Childhood Education major, is a first-generation college student, but she has never let that hold her back.
As part of Latinx Heritage Month, a virtual tour of the public art in the cultural and commercial district in Chicago, known as Paseo Boricua, will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, with tour guide Eduardo Arocho.
Latin American and Latino/a Studies program celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Visiting Artist Dr. Alberto Ledesma’s series on the predicaments of undocumented Latino workers.
Student leaders and elected officials will join together in a virtual panel on Thursday, October 8, to share personal experiences and discuss the importance of elevating the voices of people of color within the community.
Best-selling author and associate professor Dr. Safiya Noble will give a virtual talk titled Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, over Zoom. Noble’s talk will be a part of Open Access Week 2020 activities held by Milner Library.
Join Milner Library for a variety of events and workshops that highlight the benefits of making information free, online, and open for all to use during Open Access Week 2020.
Latin American and Latino/a Studies program celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Visiting Artist Dr. Alberto Ledesma’s series on the predicaments of undocumented Latino workers.
Kantara Souffrant will present “Teaching Diaspora in Museums: A Haitian Art Case Study” to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month.
