Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) senior Alison Dungca attended the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention in November as a member of the Minority Student Leadership Program (MSLP).
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Law enforcement train with transgender, Muslim, and Sikh communities
The Illinois State University Police Department recently joined with the Prairie Pride Coalition to host a community awareness training for leaders to help engage and build partnerships.
Nominations for Strand Diversity Achievement Award due December 14
Members of the Illinois State University community are encouraged to nominate a deserving colleague for the Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
CSD professor investigates swallowing disorders in infants and children
Taeok Park, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Illinois State University, initiated a study of swallowing disorders in infants and children using X-ray swallowing examination.
FLAME requesting submissions for revamped Monologues
Illinois State University’s Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower (FLAME) is seeking submissions for an open-mic-style performance night in February. Contributions can include monologues, poems, short narratives, or other pieces of writing in any style.
ISU offers gender-affirming communication services
Lisa Vinney, Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) assistant professor; Tricia Larkin, CSD clinical educator; and Jordee Yanez, School of Social Work (SWK) graduate student and CSD graduate assistant actively worked within the local community to build awareness about gender-affirming communication services.
International Seminar Series: Resisting silence for undocumented immigrants
Professional translator José Ángel N. will present “Resisting Silence: The Narrative of an Undocumented Mexican Immigrant” at the next International Seminar Series at noon Wednesday, November 28, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center.
University Club: Oforiwaa Aduonum and African drumming, November 30
Oforiwaa Aduonum has created performances based on her travels and research in Ghana. A TEDx speaker, she explores how kinesthetic empathy and music is useful for deepened dialogue about the effects of slavery, moving us towards compassion and emotional justice.