Dr. Juliet Lynd, Dr. James Pancrazio, and Dr. Maura Toro-Morn were selected for the Illinois State University Living Our Values Award for October 2023 for embodying the core value of Collaboration.
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, together with the School of Theatre and Dance, hosted a three-day visit from the Dragoncillo Puppet Troupe to share their unique craft with ISU students, faculty, the Unity Community Center, the Western Avenue Community Center, and the Illinois Art Station.
The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures welcomed two new non-tenure track faculty members this fall. Francesco Ferrari earned his undergrad and master’s from the University of Bologna (Italy), and his PhD in Italian Studies at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His research examines the notion of nostalgia in Italian culture and literature between 19th and 20th centuries. Francesco taught Italian
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures welcomed Paul Rebeiz as the special Homecoming guest this year at an informal gathering where Rebeiz answered questions from current students about being a student at Illinois State, life and work abroad, world languages and ESL studies, and the career search. Mr. Rebeiz graduated with an MA in French Literature and
World language teacher education program hosts area teachers for a professional development event.
The upcoming event for the fall 2023 International Seminar Series is now open for registration.
Greg Cameron ’80 discusses his journey from Illinois State University to becoming the president and chief executive officer at the internationally renowned Joffrey Ballet in Chicago.
Illinois State University’s Eta Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named an Honor Chapter for 2022-23.
Retired faculty members Willard and Anita Bohn live in the San Francisco Bay Area now, but fond memories of their time at Illinois State live on.
Greg Cameron ’80 is the president and chief executive officer of the Joffrey, an internationally renowned, Chicago-based ballet company and dance education organization.
