Alumnus Donald Waddell will present “Foundations in Physics—Decades of Career Opportunity” for the next talk in the Department of Physics’ Fall Colloquium Series at 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, in Moulton Hall, room 214.
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Harvest Moon eclipse Irish harp concert at Planetarium September 27
In celebration of the total lunar eclipse, the Illinois State University Planetarium will host a unique Irish harp concert performed by harpist Ann McLaughlin.
Biology faculty member writes op-ed for Crain’s
School of Biological Sciences faculty member John Sedbrook, Ph.D., authored an opinion piece published last week in Crain’s, a Chicago-area circulation focusing on business matters.
ISU’s Paradiso named one of the top actuarial science students in the world
Michael Paradiso, an Illinois State University actuarial science student, has been identified as one of the top actuarial science students in the world by the Actuarial Foundation.
Fall 2015 Speaker Series announced
The Speaker Series of Illinois State University will tackle topics including nuclear disarmament, fighting Ebola, Civil War soldiers, conversations on rape, public health, and equity for public schools.
Classroom bias topic of September 18 talk
Professor of Psychology Eros DeSouza and Assistant Professor of Social Work Mark Olson will present, “Is Coming Out in the Classroom Still an Occupational Hazard?” at 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 18.
Grant aims to create resources for former foster youth
Illinois State University’s Center for Adoption Services received a $50,000 grant to better understand the needs of former foster youth as they maneuver through college.
Illinois State a home for NSF’s mathematical research program
Take a peek at ISU’s National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site, led by Saad El-Zanati.
Save the date: North American Prairie Conference at ISU, July 17–20
Faculty from the School of Biological Sciences are part of the organizing group bringing this conference to ISU next summer.
Fell Hall Call to Action launches Operation Santa campaign
The Fell Hall Call to Action is partnered with Operation Santa based out of Bloomington, which is collecting items for the troops.