Dr. Joseph P. Zompetti, a professor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University, shared his thoughts about digital literacy as it relates to politics and contemporary American life.
Unit: Communication
Capturing history: New York Times photographer Todd Heisler ’94 has his lens on the election
Throughout a U.S. presidential race with more twists and turns than a Formula One road course, New York Times photographer Todd Heisler ’94 often reminds his colleagues to “keep (their) batteries charged.” Heisler’s cameras and batteries are always ready too.
International Seminar Series to focus on Global Perspectives: Democracy and Elections Around the World
The next event for the fall 2024 International Seminar Series will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.
International alum finds community, pursues passion for cross-cultural communication
Ebuka Okoli, M.S. ’24, has always been fascinated by cross-cultural communication and how diverse groups of people communicate in an organizational context. It’s for this reason he moved over 6,000 miles from Nigeria to Normal to pursue a master’s in communication at Illinois State University.
Dr. Cheri J. Simonds to present Distinguished Professor Lecture, November 4
Distinguished Professor Cheri Simonds will present “Cursed with Knowledge: Breaking the Spell” at 5 p.m. Monday, November 4, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University.
An invitation to the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Symposium
All members of the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to attend the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Symposium on Friday, October 11, 401 Stevenson Hall. The keynote address, “Advancing Environmental Justice Research through Community Partners,” will be delivered at 11:30 a.m. by Dr. Mariela Fernandez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
CAS welcomes new director of student success, retention, and recruitment
The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes Katie Raisner, its first full-time director of student success, retention, and recruitment.
CASNews going on hiatus
With the October 1 retirement of Debbie Fox, assistant dean for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), who has edited and published CASNews for the past 18 years, CASNews will take a brief hiatus from publication. Look for CASNews to resume weekly publication next semester.
Tom Lamonica reflects on 44 years at Illinois State on Redbird Buzz
Longtime Illinois State University sports information director and School of Communication Professor Tom Lamonica, M.S. ’88, joins Redbird Buzz ahead of his induction into the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame as the 2024 Campbell “Stretch” Miller Award recipient.
Meet the September 2024 GradBird Scholar: Alina Niftulaeva
The Graduate School has selected Alina Niftulaeva as its September 2024 GradBird Scholar recipient. GradBird Scholar is an initiative to recognize graduate students for their scholarly endeavors at Illinois State University.