There’s an exceptional amount of construction happening on Illinois State University’s campus according to David Gill, the director of Facilities, Planning, Design, and Construction.
Campus construction: As projects wrap up, new ones begin
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor Geeta Pasi talks to College of Business students
Drawing on her professional experience in the United States Foreign Service, retired Ambassador Geeta Pasi discussed with College of Business students the impact of changes in the workplace on women, both in the United States and overseas.
Ambassador Geeta Pasi delivers Donald F. McHenry Public Lecture
Retired Ambassador Geeta Pasi, the inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs, opened her November 13 lecture, “Representing America Abroad: Telling our story, advancing American interests, and serving Americans,” with a vivid description about her work as the head of the Afghanistan Desk at the State Department on September 11, 2001.
New master of public health program trains future leaders
Bella Ogurek ’23 is no stranger to hard work, and she thrives on a busy schedule. That’s a good thing given that she’s a licensed emergency medical technician, a graduate assistant for Safe Redbirds Ambassadors, and she teaches CPR through Environmental Health and Safety. She accomplishes all that while pursuing a master’s degree in the new fully online master of public health (M.P.H.) program, which prepares students to become leaders in the public health sector.
Riaz quoted in German and Swiss media
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has been quoted in the German newspaper Die Tageszeitung (TAZ) and the Swiss newsweekly Die WochenZeitung (WoZ) on Bangladeshi politics and the ongoing protests by the textile workers.
Civil Service November Spotlight: Jazmyn Thomas
The Civil Service Council will feature a Civil Service employee at Illinois State University each month to highlight an exceptional colleague and the outstanding work being done on campus. This month, learn about and applaud Department of Criminal Justice Sciences coordinator of undergraduate studies and student services, Jazmyn Thomas.
Visionary scholars in Latin American and Latinx studies: Dr. Marta Ascherio
Spotlight on Scholars in the Latin American and Latina/o/x Studies program at Illinois State University. This series celebrates the diverse and remarkable faculty, staff, and students at Illinois State University, highlighting their unique journeys, research, and teaching contributions.
Teaching at an academy in England
Three students, Jayda Lochner, Lindsey Knapp, and Cole Merkin from the Illinois State University’s history-social sciences education program headed to Eastbourne, England, to experience teaching at an English school.
Riaz quoted by The Guardian and Deutsche Welle
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz is quoted in a report in the Guardian on the political situation in Bangladesh.
Ambassador Geeta Pasi to deliver lecture on November 13
Ambassador Geeta Pasi (retired), Inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs, will deliver a lecture, “Representing America Abroad: Telling our story, advancing American interests, and serving Americans,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 13 in the Circus Room in the Bone Student Center. Her talk is free and open to the public.
