Information Technology professionals from throughout Illinois State University gathered in the State Farm Hall of Business on November 17 for the Continuous Improvement in Technology Extension (CITx) conference.
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
NSF grant to develop one-handed smartphone authentication
Illinois State University’s Jianwei Lai is part of a team awarded with a $718,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a way to log into and use smartphones with one hand.
Graham Foundation announces Production and Presentation Grants for fine arts
The Graham Foundation plans to release its Production and Presentation Grant guidelines early January 2018.
International Seminar Series: Terra Brockman to discuss eating locally
Terra Brockman, founder of The Land Connection, will discuss eating locally for the International Seminar Series. She will present “Slow Food: Act Globally, Eat Locally.”
Spring career fair dates announced
Students, alumni, faculty, and organizations interested in hiring Illinois State talent are encouraged to save the dates…
Invest Aurora provides opportunities for graduate students
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.
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.