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Sign up now for the CTLT Spring Institute 2018

The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology will offer new learning opportunities for faculty, along with some old favorites, during Spring Institute 2018.

Early voting and registration information

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Get ready for the March 20 state and area elections with information on registration and early voting at Illinois State University.

Murphy named as vice president and provost

Illinois State University President Larry Dietz has named Jan Murphy as the permanent vice president for Academic Affairs and provost, effective March 1.

Peace Corps Volunteer experiencing life in Ukraine

Emily Blankenberger is using her interdisciplinary education from the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. Placed with an ecology nonprofit, Blankenberger is focusing on organizational development to make a lasting difference.

Immigration, Hamilton, and the future of the Twin Cities highlight Academy of Seniors

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Illinois State University’s Academy of Seniors will celebrate the history and future of Bloomington-Normal, explore what immigration means to the American dream, and delve into Alexander Hamilton—the man and the musical.

Focus on Fulbright: Q&A with Bob Fitzgerald

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University High School faculty member Bob Fitzgerald traveled to England in the spring of 2107 to study with the University College London’s Institute of Education on a Fulbright fellowship.

U-Club: Preparing the Qatar National Library for opening day, March 2

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Associate Dean of Milner Library Dallas Long will present, “Preparing the Qatar National Library for Opening Day: A Project Sponsored by the Fulbright Specialist Program” for University Club.

Improve your online course with two CTLT workshops in March

Learn about the Quality Matters Higher Education Rubric and how to use it to review an online course.

Million Dollar Club inductees announced from Research and Sponsored Programs

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced that six new members have joined Illinois State University’s Million Dollar Club.

Stevenson Center student reaching new heights in Montana

Molly Cook’s desire to help others led her to the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development. Cook is currently completing the professional practice portion of the program while earning a master’s degree in sociology.