The pandemic can’t keep the Forensics Union quiet

Members from both the speech and debate teams gather for a group photo at a tournament last November.

Dating to 1857, the Forensics Union is Illinois State’s oldest registered student organization (RSO). And this school year, the public-speaking and debate group has continued to compete and further its legacy by adapting to the restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

CAST new faculty profile series: Lauren Nelson, Family and Consumer Sciences

staff member headshot on grey background

Some of CAST’s newest faculty and staff members took the time to answer a series of questions that share some insight into their background, research interests, hobbies, and more. Wrapping up our final group of profiles is Lauren Nelson, an academic advisor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.