The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures welcomed two new non-tenure track faculty members this fall. Francesco Ferrari earned his undergrad and master’s from the University of Bologna (Italy), and his PhD in Italian Studies at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His research examines the notion of nostalgia in Italian culture and literature between 19th and 20th centuries. Francesco taught Italian
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures welcomed Paul Rebeiz as the special Homecoming guest this year at an informal gathering where Rebeiz answered questions from current students about being a student at Illinois State, life and work abroad, world languages and ESL studies, and the career search. Mr. Rebeiz graduated with an MA in French Literature and
Nominations for the 2024 Grabill-Homan Community Peace Prize are currently being accepted. Please consider nominating someone you know who’s doing great work in our community!
If you are Redbird student or alum seeking career opportunities or to connect with other professionals in your field, don’t miss out on the last few career fairs this fall.
World language teacher education program hosts area teachers for a professional development event.
Ricky King’s unexpected journey to becoming an award-winning bilingual teacher began during a study abroad trip as a freshman at Illinois State University. King ’20 knew he wanted to be a teacher, but he didn’t know what subject to specialize in until a transformative experience in Panama.
Misinformation versus disinformation. Digital literacy resides at the intersection of the two and can be crucial to a democratic society, so says Dr. Joseph Zompetti, professor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University.
On September 29, Professor Jason Cieslik presented an ongoing research project titled “Usurping Authority—Illinois Sheriffs Declare Law Unconstitutional.”
Book launch featuring a bilingual reading and conversation to celebrate the latest book in the open-access series Undiscovered Americas.
On April 25-28, 2024, the School of Communication, in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the School of Theatre and Dance, and the Woonsook Kim School of Art, will host the second annual Foxtail Film Festival at the Normal Theatre.
