Languages, Literatures, and Cultures hosts panel on the value of languages for your career

Panelists speak at languages event

“Why Study Languages and How It Can Benefit Your Career”, organized by Dr. Elke Segelcke, professor of German, was held Wednesday evening. Each of the four panelists (all professors at Illinois State University) provided a background of the languages that they learned growing up and the reason(s) they took them, followed by how this prepared them for their future.

Asian Heritage Week April 25-27, 2024

Collage of six images featuring events for Asian Heritage Week

The diverse culture of Asia will be celebrated with Asian Heritage Week, April 25-27, 2024, at Illinois State University. 

AsiaConnect, working with the Normal Public Library and Illinois Art Station, will hold festivities throughout the week. All events are free and open to the public. 

AsiaConnect 2024 scholarship

watercolor of a mountainous landscape with flowering trees

AsiaConnect is proud to offer two scholarships for $300 each to support ISU undergraduate students studying or researching Asian and Asian American culture, language, experiences, and/or participating in study abroad programs in Asian countries.