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Open forums on Multicultural Center, October 23-31

The Dean of Students Office will hold open forums to gather campus input on plans for a Multicultural Center at Illinois State University.

Schedule for CRCC Conference announced, October 30-31

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The conference will feature a Multicultural Gala; student and community presentations; and keynote talks from an author on the black power movement, the founder of Silent Voices Uganda, and a scholar on the intersection of race, place, and school.

Illinois State faculty, staff join the line-up for TEDxNormal, October 27

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Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum, Cecilia Montesdeoca, and Kristin Carlson join the line-up for this year’s TEDxNormal talks.

STEM social highlights research, scholarships, careers for underrepresented students

The fair aims to educate students about majors in the STEM fields. The event will include networking with faculty from STEM departments and meeting with successful students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Queering the Latinx Community, October 18

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Translatina organizer Juniperangelica Cordova will offer a talk and workshop on decolonizing activism and re-rooting community organizing.

Bringing goodwill back to Normal

Last April, more than 170 students spread out across Bloomington-Normal to lend a hand to residents and community organizations for the 10th annual Bring It Back to Normal. Students raking and do outside chores at a home.

You can’t say Illinois State students don’t give back to their college town.

Diversity Advocacy Homecoming Block Party, October 11

The Diversity Advocacy Homecoming Block Party, which is free and open to alumni and friends, will feature music, games, food, and prizes.

ISU/IWU Joint Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter receives State Farm grant

The ISU/IWU Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity has been awarded $10,000 from State Farm, and must raise a matching amount.

Jessica Lynn to bring message of transgender acceptance, September 26

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Transgender advocate and activist Jessica Lynn will bring her message of acceptance for gender non-conforming people to Illinois State University.

Strayhorn to present Race (Still) Matters…and So Do You, September 13

An internationally-recognized student success scholar, highly acclaimed public speaker, and award-winning writer, Strayhorn is the founding CEO of Do Good Work Educational Consulting.