COM-versations has covered a lot in its first year. From faculty and student interviews to re-connecting with alumni, the podcast has grown exponentially.
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Katherine Ellison discusses secret writing and ciphers with Redbird Buzz
Professor and chair of the Department of English at Illinois State University Dr. Katherine Ellison joins Redbird Buzz to share her knowledge of ciphers and secret writing.
National Book Award-winning poet to read at SRPR Lucia Getsi Poetry Reading, April 10
Award-winning poets John Keene and Marissa Davis will visit campus for two events on Wednesday, April 10, including a 7 p.m. poetry reading at the Normal Theatre and a 3 p.m. conversation in Bloomington.
Riaz publishes two book chapters
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has recently published two new book chapters.
Myra Gordon featured by WGLT in ’21 Women Who Shaped Bloomington-Normal’
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, WGLT is spotlighting 21 remarkable women who have left an indelible impact on Bloomington-Normal. Among these trailblazers is Myra Gordon, whose unwavering dedication has been instrumental in raising environmental awareness in the Twin Cities.
ISU Planetarium presents Phantom of the Universe
The Illinois State University Planetarium is pleased to offer “Phantom of the Universe,” running weekends March 22 through May 11, 2024. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Students, alumni get career support with Hire-A-Redbird
Hire-A-Redbird actively assists students and alumni with their career development and professional readiness.
Dr. Touré Reed, history professor, to deliver Spring College Lecture, March 27
Dr. Touré Reed, professor of history, will deliver the Spring College Lecture on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 5 p.m., in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. His talk, “Is it Race or Racism?: Why Binary Explanations for Inequality Have Failed Black Americans,” is free and open to the public.
Foxtail Film Festival to welcome Danielle Beverly, independent filmmaker of Qatar Stars
Danielle Beverly spent four years behind a camera in Qatar. Surrounded by young girls in a rhythmic gymnastics school in Doha, Beverly captured on film not just their growth, determination, and athletic prowess, but the evolving gendered world around them. She will join the 2024 Foxtail Film Festival.
Ashley Delhotal ’20: A Redbird in flight
Usually, children follow in their parents’ footsteps, but Ashley Delhotal ’20 decided to follow her mom’s flight path.