Illinois State University’s Eta Upsilon chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named an “Honor Chapter” for its exceptional activities.
Sigma Delta Pi named Honor Chapter
Unit: Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Illinois State University announces third Fulbright Student Award for 2018-2019
Illinois State University students Benicia Colon, Kylie Ashton Maurer, and Sydney Velez received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2018-2019 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Roommates accepted into Peace Corps
Peace Corps Prep students Max Plonczynski and Brad Christin were accepted into the Peace Corps and will begin their service later this year. Peace Corps Prep is an undergraduate program offered by the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development that helps students develop and document core competencies valued by Peace Corps and other employers.
German faculty members Weeks and van der Laan to retire
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures announces the retirement of two esteemed German faculty members. Professors van der Laan and Weeks will both begin retirement after the end of this 2017-2018 academic year.
Transfer student inspired by Latin program
Allison Madura talks about her choice to study Latin, and her work on an illustrated manuscript form Milner Library.
Latin American and Latinx Studies faculty spotlight: Alejandro Enriquez
Professor Alejandro Enriquez has been part of the Latin American and Latino studies program since he began his teaching career at Illinois State University, offering courses in Spanish on Latin American literary and cultural history.
No longer lost in translation
Although her mother kept insisting her son had a learning disability, teachers didn’t believe her, feeling the boy was just struggling because English wasn’t his first language.
An invitation to celebrate Dean Greg Simpson
A retirement reception for Dean Gregory Simpson will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center.
Fiesta Latina celebration, April 27
The Spanish Club of Illinois State University will host the annual Fiesta Latina celebration from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, April 27, in the Brown Ballroom of the Bone Student Center.
Commitment to Diversity Award winners announced
Winners for the 30th annual Commitment to Diversity Awards were announced at a ceremony in the Bone Student Center.
