The College of Education (COE) at Illinois State University will induct eight alumni into its Hall of Fame. Another two will be recognized as Outstanding Young Alumni for their contributions to education.
The Office of International Engagement (OIE) will host an International Faculty Cafe once a month during the fall semester.
Illinois State University has promoted 49 faculty members and approved tenure for 26.
Incoming freshman Summer Fields will study early childhood education at Illinois State University. She carries with her four years of experience helping preschoolers prepare for grade school, and the rest of their lives.
Ruben Ramirez dreaded going to school as an elementary student. Between the ages of 8 and 11, he moved back and forth between Mexico and Chicago, which not only made school difficult, but learning English as well. At 13, he could barely speak the language.
Growing up, Andrea Jamison couldn’t spend summers outside because of the neighborhood she lived in. There was no money for camp, but she had access to books and read a lot, which she calls her “saving grace.”
A chart on greenhouse gases probably isn’t going to draw children to your table. But stations where they can blow on a colorful anemometer to make the wind speed change, sink their hands into sand, or explore why a butterfly’s wings are blue are a game-changer. The Green STEMS Project is a sustainability outreach program for children and families.
The Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) program is a partnership between OSF HealthCare and Illinois State University aimed at developing solutions to health challenges in Central Illinois. The partners are looking for new tools, techniques, and processes that remove barriers to care, enhance health and wellness education, and leverage technology to improve training and community outreach.
As we begin a new school year, we are excited to welcome new faculty to the School of Teaching and Learning. In addition, during Teacher Appreciation Week, several faculty were recognized as Influential ISU Faculty/Staff Educators by the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center.
Dr. Robyn Seglem shared her thoughts about her new role, including possible new partnerships or initiatives, and a fall event that would bring a bilingual middle grades author to campus as a writer-in-residence.
