Here are the latest books and music recordings from our Redbird Scholars.
Redbird media: Redbird Scholars’ latest books and recordings
Unit: History
March 19 CAS Lecture canceled, alternate date to be announced
The Spring College of Arts and Sciences Lecture, which was originally scheduled to be delivered by Dr. Lisa Szczepura on March 19, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
Bike repair workshop offered, March 3
Get your bike in shape for the spring by joining Dijon Duncan and Dr. Ela Przybylo at this women and nonbinary event!
Scholar Adolph Reed Jr. offers answers to American tragedy at Black History Month event
Dr. Adolph Reed Jr., a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Pennsylvania, delivered Illinois State University’s Black History Month keynote address on the child murders that drove fear throughout Atlanta.
Award-winning author addresses controversy, importance of LGBTQ+ representation
Award-winning LGBTQ+ author Robin Stevenson spoke at Illinois State about a recent controversy.
On the Chocolate Trail: Tasting, lecture, February 9-10
Rabbi Deborah Prinz, author of On the Chocolate Trail: A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao, will give several local presentations on chocolate February 9-10.
Teacher education programs recognized for excellence in educator preparation
Illinois State University teacher education programs are being recognized for excellence in educator preparation.
Atlanta Child Murders focus of Adolph L. Reed Jr. talk for Black History Month, February 13
From 1979-1981 a serial killer abducted and killed two dozen black children, almost all of whom were boys. Scholar and author Adolph L. Reed will explore the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Child Murders, and the questions that linger.
Historical connections between parents, social reformers focus of book by Kyle Ciani
Kyle Ciani’s new book, Choosing to Care: A Century of Childcare and Social Reform in San Diego, 1850-1950, looks at the history of childcare through a new lens.
ISU student shines light on underrepresented archivists
Illinois State Archives used a grant to hire an intern to create at least 15 Wikipedia articles promoting the achievements of archivists from underrepresented groups.
