The Office of International Engagement hosted a Thanksgiving Celebration November 17 for international students at Illinois State University.
Introducing Thanksgiving to international students
Unit: English
Obsidian’s Playground Issue launch: Reading and conversation, December 5
Obsidian: Literature and Arts in the African Diaspora has partnered with the Poetry Project to celebrate the launch of Obsidian’s LGBTQIA+ GenderQueer/ GenreQueer Playground Special Issue.
Drs. Katherine Ellison and Susan M. Kim publish new book
How did two English professors influence the outcome of World War I? What does literary studies have to do with 20th century military intelligence and cryptanalysis?
A Redbird alum brings the stage to the classroom
When Karen L. Erickson ’70, M.S. ’77, received a tuition-covered scholarship to Illinois State University during her senior year of high school, it came with the stipulation that she had to teach for at least three years following graduation. Although her first desire and passion were not teaching, she would soon find herself making a lifelong career and an innovative impact in the world of education.
Ethics and aesthetics of war photography, November 15
Cultural historian Dr. Anna Topolska will give the lecture “The Ethics and Aesthetics of War Photography: From the 19th-Century Wars to the War in Ukraine” at the University Galleries.
Dr. Cheri J. Simonds to deliver Fall College Lecture, October 27
Dr. Cheri J. Simonds, professor of communication, will deliver the second College of Arts and Sciences Fall Lecture on Thursday, October 27 with the talk, “Designing General Education Curriculum with Assessment in Mind.”
CAS conducting food drive for School Street Food Pantry
The College of Arts and Sciences will conduct a food drive to benefit the School Street Food Pantry, October 10–21. Collection boxes will be available in the College office and in all school/department offices.
Dr. Amy Wood to deliver fall College Lecture, September 29
Dr. Amy Wood will deliver the fall College of Arts and Sciences Lecture at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 29 in the Old Main Room in the Bone Student Center.
Essays of Langston Hughes celebrated in new book
A collection of interviews, speeches, and essays from Langston Hughes, edited by Professor Christopher De Santis, is available in a new book.
Poetry Foundation awards Obsidian a Renewal and Recovery Grant
Obsidian is the recipient of a $12,500 Renewal and Recovery Grant from the Poetry Foundation.
