Invest Aurora helps Stevenson Center Fellows strengthen their skills and gain real world understanding of local economic development. For the third year, this public-private partnership has benefited from a Fellow’s graduate training to advance its mission while providing a rich professional development experience in return.
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
Local Redbirds host Thanksgiving meals for international students
Redbird families open their homes to host international students on Thanksgiving.
Study abroad in Angers, France
For students interested in studying international agriculture, agribusiness, or horticulture, the Department of Agriculture offers a four week study abroad program in Angers, France.
Getting prepared for finals week
Attend Finals Blitz Finals Blitz is free course review sessions facilitated by tutors of the Julia N. Visor Academic Center. Sessions will run from November 30-December 10, and are open to all students. No appointments are required and students are welcome to attend even if you have never attended tutoring before. Writing assistance is also available for
Schoon named to global education, online initiatives position
Perry Schoon has been named interim associate vice president for global education and online initiatives, beginning June 1, 2018.
Ward honored as Lincoln Laureate
Illinois State University’s Wesley Ward has been named one of this year’s outstanding college students by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
A new look at the age-old problem of corruption
A new book by Nancy Lind and Cara Rabe-Hemp is breaking ground on corruption research.
Faculty, staff Apple sale at TechZone, November 15
TechZone, located inside the Bone Student Center, will hold a faculty and staff appreciation sale on November 15.
First student to complete Prep program accepted into Peace Corps
Senior elementary education major Sabrina Jaffer was just accepted into Peace Corps to teach English in Malawi. Passionate about volunteering, Jaffer is the first student to finish the Peace Corps Prep program, which launched in September 2016.
Make a child’s wish come true with Holiday Helper at ISU
It seems a little early to be thinking about holidays, but sponsorship for Holiday Helper starts early.