Christian Arceo grew up in Berwyn with his mom and three younger siblings. He came to Illinois State University to study criminal justice sciences and political science. He was interested in finding an internship in Washington, D.C. as a student, to see if it was a place he’d like to work in the future.
Unit: Criminal Justice Sciences
Behind the needle: Professor explores the world of tattoo artists
Dr. David Lane’s new book, The Other End of the Needle: Continuity and Change among Tattoo Workers, focuses on how tattoo artists sustain their world.
CAST to host annual Homecoming tailgate, October 16
The College of Applied Science and Technology is excited to invite all alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends to the annual Homecoming tailgate. No registration is required.
Pair of Redbirds beat the Olympic odds
The odds of becoming an Olympian, according to past president and co-founder of the International Society of Olympic Historians Bill Mallon, is roughly 1 in 500,000.
CAST 2021 Hall of Fame inductees announced
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is pleased to recognize some of its most successful alumni by induction into the CAST Hall of Fame.
Tattooing finds you: Sociology and Anthropology Research Series, August 27
The series will kick off with Dr. David Lane of the Department of Criminal Justice Sciences exploring the complex social world of tattooing.
Schroeder Hall Commons grand opening, August 23
Thanks to some creative thinking within the College of Arts and Sciences, the students in the departments of History, Politics and Government, Criminal Justice, and Sociology and Anthropology have a new place to settle, study, relax, digest, and collaborate. Funds were secured from Academic Enhancement Fees to recreate and update a former underutilized computer lab.
University Police’s Creamean receives Life Saving Medal
Only on the job for six months, Officer Tyler Creamean embodies the values and goals of the Illinois State University Police Department.
Graduating Redbirds: Veteran and family man maintained perfect GPA at age 48
Nontraditional student. Definitions of that term vary, but most interpretations include factors like age, work and family commitments, among others. Illinois State University even offers orientation days tailored for those who fit the category. Maybe the real defining characteristic is that nontraditional students have multiple, interesting layers that add to campus life. That could be said of Walter Reeves, who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice sciences at the age of 48.
Students with career interest and passion for common good connect with alumni
Students explore how alumni are making an impact in their communities, learn about their careers, and identify career paths.