In the face of unprecedented events, graduate recognition ceremonies are finding new ways to celebrate.
Recognition ceremonies evolve for 2020
Unit: Diversity Advocacy
LGBTQ+ Student Support Fund encourages students in need
The LGBTQ+ Student Support Fund was created in 2009 to provide emergency financial assistance to students who have lost the financial support of their family due to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
New mosaic: Professor Venus Evans-Winters’ new book examines black women’s role in the qualitative research process
Professor Venus Evans-Winters pieces together the identities and experiences of black women to offer a more ethical, authentic way to share their lives.
CANCELLED: Charity Drag Show, March 28
In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the annual Charity Drag Show has been cancelled.
Naming opportunities available for new multicultural center
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is now actively seeking donors who may be interested in naming spaces within the new multicultural center.
Lunch n’ Unlearn, March 26
Lunch n’ Unlearns are discussions surrounding relevant diversity and social justice topics.
Maura Toro-Morn named David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award recipient
Dr. Maura Toro-Morn has been named the recipient of the 2020 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.
Black Heritage Ball to celebrate African diaspora, February 29
Tickets are available for the ball, which is a celebration of community, culture, and performance.
The Vidette’s first African American sports writer brought new perspective to newspaper
The Vidette’s first African American sports writer, Ray Richardson, brought a new perspective to Illinois State University’s student newspaper.
Artist Akiva K. Segan to present talk for Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 30
A talk by artist and human rights educator Akiva K. Segan will help mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
