Illinois State University will welcome diplomats from Greece and Poland at its first-ever European Studies Symposium, which will run April 2 to 3, and April 16 to 17.
Consuls from Greece, Poland to address ISU European Studies Symposium
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Talk explores Palestine as a ‘domestic place’
The U.S. once viewed Palestine as a domestic place. That will be the focus of the next Geography/Geology/Geohydrology Explorations and Observations (GGGEO) series at 3 p.m. Friday, April 10 with Molly Robey.
Reactions: Indiana religious freedom law different in its intent
A national backlash erupted after the Indiana legislature recently passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA. Gov. Mike Pence has promised to clarify the act. Assistant Professor of Politics and Government Meghan Leonard explains the act, and what separates it from acts in other states.
Illinois State alum Mark Grote joins Cubs radio team
Starting April 5, Illinois State alum Mark Grote’s relationship with the Cubs will come full circle when he joins the Cubs radio broadcasting team on Chicago’s WBBM.
Reversing the toxic talk of political discussions
Political discussions in the United States have been hijacked, said Professor of Communication Joseph Zompetti, who discusses solutions for taking the conversation back in his new book.
Research and Honors
Publications, presentations, performances and more from Illinois State faculty and staff.
Reactions: Finding Cervantes’ tomb
With the likely discovery of the tomb of famed Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, Professor of Spanish and chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Bruce Burningham took a moment to reflect on what it means to find the tomb of the author of Don Quixote.
Harvard-Smithsonian Center scholar to speak March 31
Ryan Allured from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics will be the next speaker in the 2015 Physics Colloquium Series on March 31.
Social Work Day to tackle poverty
Poverty will be the focus of the 2015 Social Work Day on Friday, March 27, at Illinois State University’s Alumni Center. Under the theme Poverty: A Private Trouble or Public Issue?, social work advocates from across the state will have the opportunity to explore the larger issues that influence poverty.
University of Alabama Press editor to speak at Pub Unit
Vanessa Rusch, managing editor at the University of Alabama Press, will present From Trade House to University Press: Managing Editorial and the Ps of Publishing at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Publications Unit in Williams Hall Annex, room 103.
