Illinois State University will have a part in a presentation to the United Nations later this month. A graphic novel produced by the University’s Publications Unit will be key to a UN presentation.
Unit: English
Redbird media: Books and recordings by ISU scholars
The following is a list of books and audio and video recordings released by Illinois State University faculty in the second half of 2014 and the first half of 2015:
Alice In Wonderland turns 150
Jan Susina spoke with Judith Valente of WGLT on the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland.
Latino Studies Brown Bag Series Talk #1, October 2
Illinois State graduate student Ana Roncero-Bellido’s lecture, “Latinas Anónimas: Articulating a Transnational Feminist Rhetorics of Solidarity Through Testimonio,” will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, October 2, in 314 Williams Hall.
College Girl author to confront stigmas for sexual assault survivors
College Girl author Laura Gray-Rosendale will talk about the importance of having conversations about sexual assault at 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, as part of the Speaker Series.
McLaughlin talks David Foster Wallace at next U-Club
Professor of English Robert McLaughlin will discuss author and former Illinois State professor David Foster Wallace, his widely acclaimed books, and his deep connections with ISU at the University Club meeting Friday, September 18.
Illinois State plays key role in David Foster Wallace biopic
A new biopic’s portrayal of author David Foster Wallace is winning praise from two of his former colleagues at Illinois State, even if the University itself is a little lost in translation.
Professors help alum rebuild school after Nepal quake
Faculty members of the Children’s Literature Program are helping an alumnus raise funds for a school demolished in Nepal during the recent earthquakes.
David Foster Wallace Conference begins May 28
The work of famed author David Foster Wallace will be celebrated at Illinois State University with the second annual David Foster Wallace Conference, running May 28 to 30, at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal.
Obsidian offers a platform for globalization and diversity
This May, the Publications Unit is officially releasing a journal dedicated to African and diasporic African literature, art and scholarship.