“Why Study Languages and How It Can Benefit Your Career”, organized by Dr. Elke Segelcke, professor of German, was held Wednesday evening. Each of the four panelists (all professors at Illinois State University) provided a background of the languages that they learned growing up and the reason(s) they took them, followed by how this prepared them for their future.
Unit: Communication
Tom Lamonica celebrates induction into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame
For more than 15 years, Tom Lamonica enjoyed ushering Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Famers through their induction weekend. This year, Lamonica was inducted as the winner of the Paul Morrison Award.
The School of Communication’s COM-versations podcast celebrates its one-year anniversary
COM-versations has covered a lot in its first year. From faculty and student interviews to re-connecting with alumni, the podcast has grown exponentially.
Dr. Touré Reed, history professor, to deliver Spring College Lecture, March 27
Dr. Touré Reed, professor of history, will deliver the Spring College Lecture on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 5 p.m., in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center. His talk, “Is it Race or Racism?: Why Binary Explanations for Inequality Have Failed Black Americans,” is free and open to the public.
Foxtail Film Festival to welcome Danielle Beverly, independent filmmaker of Qatar Stars
Danielle Beverly spent four years behind a camera in Qatar. Surrounded by young girls in a rhythmic gymnastics school in Doha, Beverly captured on film not just their growth, determination, and athletic prowess, but the evolving gendered world around them. She will join the 2024 Foxtail Film Festival.
Redbird Esports fuels collegiate coaching careers
Redbird Esports not only produces winning teams but also alumni who, as collegiate esports coaches, are building their own successful programs.
The Extending Empathy Project and The American Democracy Project collaborate on national-level colloquium series
The Extending Empathy Project is pleased to collaborate with The American Democracy Project to bring to you this series of colloquia geared toward examining just how thoroughly trust determines the course of our lives.
Save the Date for ReggieCon Live! April 27-30, 2024
ReggieCon LIVE! 2024: Ruins, Reflections, Creations, and Dreams will be held from Saturday, April 27 to Tuesday, April 30, at Bone Student Center, University Galleries, and other locations across the Illinois State University campus.
The Career COM-petency program celebrates first year of success
When the longstanding legacy of COM Week came to a close in April 2023, the School of Communication was forced to pivot and reimagine what professional development would look like for the future. Inspired by student feedback, invested alums, and faculty input, the Career COM-petency program was born—and is now ready to celebrate its one-year anniversary.
The School of Communication celebrates a record-setting Birds Give Back
On February 22, 2024, Illinois State University celebrated its sixth successful Birds Give Back. Redbirds across the nation donated funds in show of support—and the School of Communication saw a record-breaking number of gifts and dollars donated from alumni, faculty, friends, and students.