The importance of cybersecurity with Dan Taube

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The most important lesson I’ve learned and accepted is that this is a marathon that doesn’t end. In terms of cybersecurity, there is no real endgame where we can consider everything online to be safe and secure. While there are certainly techniques that are most effective to reduce the likelihood and impact of a cyberattack, eliminating it is impossible because of technology and threat actors continuing to rapidly evolve. This ultimately requires cybersecurity to constantly adapt to different threats and attacks, which is all a part of the marathon we are currently in.

Nursing Student Ambassador: Chad Bianchi

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The student ambassadors of Mennonite College of Nursing offer prospective students a genuine look into a nursing student’s life at Illinois State University. Join Chad Bianchi as he shares his journey firsthand.

RSO Spotlight: Meet the Queer Ed Birds 

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“Be gay, do good” is the unofficial slogan of the Queer Ed Birds, a registered student organization (RSO) for teacher education majors who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.  
According to Dr. Christie Angleton (she/her), Assistant Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning and faculty advisor, this simple yet powerful slogan captures the essence of the organization.