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Street dogs of Bhutan subject of talk, November 10

dogs walking together across a street with small, parked cars in the background

Marion Willetts will present “The influence of Buddhism and Gross National Happiness in promoting the well-being of Bhutan’s street dogs” for the Sociology and Anthropology Research Series.

Maria Ostendorf Smith to deliver College of Arts and Sciences Lecture, November 7

Anthropology Professor Maria Smith is working with students like Katharine Woollen to study remains unearthed from the Schroeder Mounds in order to answer questions about a mysterious pre-Columbian people. (Editor’s note: The bones in this photograph are replica skeletal remains.)

Professor of Anthropology Maria Ostendorf Smith will deliver the Fall College of Arts and Sciences Lecture on Tuesday, November 7, at 7 p.m. in the Old Main Room in the Bone Student Center.

CAS Dean Simpson announces retirement

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Gregory Simpson

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Gregory Simpson has announced he will retire June 30.

Value of nonprofits the topic of economics speaker, November 9

Dot org - non-profit organization internet domain extension in vintage wooden letterpress printing blocks, stained by color inks, isolated on white

Professor Ellen Szarleta of Indiana University Northwest will present her research on “Social Impact Analysis: A Theory of Change and the Value of Nonprofits” at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, November 9, at Stevenson Hall, room 401.

Professor Parodi wins Internationalization Award

Professor Carlos Parodi received a Faculty/Staff Internationalization Award from the Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP).

Politics and Government hosts Lawfair for prospective law students

On October 27 students gathered to learn about the law school application process.

Graduate students support domestic violence awareness month

students gathered in three lines for a photo

Fellow speech pathology graduate students donned purple to support Elizabeth Rice, who lost her mother to domestic violence.

Focus on Fulbright: Q&A with Kathryn Jasper

image of Kathryn Jasper lecturing students at Assisi in Italy.

Please describe your project. My project combined cutting-edge archeological mapping techniques with new archival documentation to examine a “grassroots” reform movement in the Italian Marches, the monastic congregation of Fonte Avellana, how it functioned as a communications network during the eleventh century, and how interactions between individuals and with the landscape produced a compelling and

Latin American and Latino/a Studies Faculty Spotlight: Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski

Photo of faculty member Dr. Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski

This semester Illinois State University (ISU) welcomed Tanya Diaz-Kozlowski to campus as an Instructional Assistant Professor in Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS), but her impact has already gone beyond the program. Check out these highlights from our conversation to get a peek inside her mind on a variety of topics related to higher education and why she wants students to join the Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor!

Volunteers needed for Culturally Responsive Campus Community Conference

Internationally known speakers will highlight the Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC) Fall 2017 Conference, November 6-7. Registration is open now.