The World Languages program at the Unity Community Center in Normal, Illinois, developed out of a partnership with the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Illinois State University.
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
Friends for Peace RSO helps students prep for Peace Corps
Friends for Peace became a registered student organization (RSO) last year to connect students interested Peace Corps and similar service opportunities. The founding members were all part of the new Peace Corps Prep program and wanted to support each other in meeting the requirements.
$4.6 million NSF grant to fund collaborative NexSTEM Program
The National Science Foundation has awarded $4.6 million to fund NexSTEM: A Community Assets Program that Fosters the Next Generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Leaders.
A 5,000 mile flight: no big deal, right? Brooklyn Scharwark’s summer in Italy
Brooklyn Scharwark recaps her experience studying abroad in Italy during the summer of 2018, learning about the culture and history of the country, and also learning about herself.
Research and Honors, November 13, 2018
Publications and presentations of Illinois State faculty and staff.
Let’s Talk Teaching: Critical Thinking
We move beyond the buzzwords and get to the core of critical thinking. It’s a skill vital not only to learning but to life.
Veterans Day Ceremony November 9
Illinois State University will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony from noon-1 p.m. on Friday, November 9, in the Bone Student Center’s Prairie Room North.
Redbird presents research at congressional briefing
On July 17, 2018, ISU senior Alison Myers presented before Congress on her research on the expansion of requirements for extended care for foster youth.
International Seminar Series: The ‘First Peoples’ of Mexico: Indigeneity and Migratory Exchanges
Yuridia Ramirez will give a presentation titled ” The ‘First Peoples’ of Mexico: Indigeneity and Migratory Exchanges” at noon Wednesday, November 14, in the Prairie Room of the Bone Student Center.
Focus on Fulbright: Q&A with Lea Cline
Assistant Professor of Art Le Cline traveled to Italy from 2008-2009. To celebrate Fulbright alumni at Illinois State, she recounts her days in the program and the impact it made.