Drawing attendance from four continents, #ObsidianVoices provides a space to gather online in celebration of Black literature and arts.
#ObsidianVoices celebrates artistic excellence in the African diaspora, December 10
Unit: English
Black Women Rising: From the Classroom to the Boardroom, January 24
Illinois State University’s African American studies program will host “Black Women Rising: From the Classroom to the Boardroom” on January 24, 2022 in the Rosa Parks Room of Watterson Towers.
Artist Fidencio Fifield-Perez to open Latinx Heritage Month, September 15
Fidencio Fifield-Perez will present the talk “Legalities of Being.” His current work examines borders, edges, and the people who must traverse them.
Redbird legacy: Family’s ISU connection stretches back 110 years
Dr. Mary Ryder, M.A. ’81, has a unique bond to the University. Her family connection began 110 years ago and spans four generations.
Szczepura to deliver Fall College Lecture on September 2
Dr. Lisa Szczepura, University Professor of Chemistry, will deliver the Fall College of Arts and Sciences Lecture at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center.
Rivadeneyra appointed associate dean for Academic Programs and Student Success
Dr. Rocio Rivadeneyra has been appointed associate dean for Academic Programs and Student Success, effective July 1, 2021.
Obsidian awarded Amazon Literary Partnership Grant
Obsidian: Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora is the recipient of a grant awarded by the Amazon Literary Partnership Literary Magazine Fund and the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses.
Pause for applause
Pause to applaud these accomplished Illinois State University alumni.
Dr. Sally E. Parry, professor of English and associate dean, to retire June 30, 2021
Professor of English and Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Affairs Dr. Sally E. Parry will retire after 33 years of service to Illinois State University. A retirement reception will be June 23.
Critical thinker: Doctoral candidate will translate his academic skills as an Army intelligence officer
Department of English doctoral candidate, Department of Mathematics master’s graduate will be a junior intelligence officer in the U.S. Army.
